Important facts of Dental Implants or Teeth Implants

If you are considering implant dentistry or Teeth implant treatment the following information highlights important facts to consider.

What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium replacements for a tooth root that is placed in the jaw bone. On top of the dental implants are placed crowns, bridges or dentures depending on what’s best for your mouth.

How are Dental Implants placed?
Usually under local anaesthetic the dental implant is placed into the jaw bone and left to heal for 3-6 months. Once healed the implant can be restored.

Are Teeth Implants successful?
Yes, a teeth implants are more than 90% successful over a 10 year period.

What if there is not enough bone for the Dental Implant?
If there is not sufficient bone then a bone graft can be done and then dental implants placed.

Who places Dental Implants?
A dental implantologist or a dentist who specialises in dental implants places dental implants. They have undergone specific training to do this procedure.

What are the alternatives to Dental Implants?
Cosmetic dentures or dental bridges can also be used to replace teeth. It is best to have an assessment with an implant dentist to decide what is best for you.

Check all the risks and benefits of Teeth implants
Ask the implant dentist about what problems may occur with the teeth implant procedure. The main 2 issues with teeth implants are rejection or failure.

Do you have any medical contraindication to the Teeth Implant procedures?
Check with the implant dentist that your medical health is ok with the dental procedures you are considering. For example diabetics have a longer healing time; certain heart conditions require antibiotic cover before dental procedures.

Check the implant dentist is registered with the General Dental Council
Do your research on the implant dentist. Make sure they are registered with the General Dental Council.

Do you feel comfortable with the Implant dentist or at the dental Implant clinic?
Are you being appropriately treated, and do you feel comfortable with the implant dentist? Ask to see similar cases and testimonials. Recommendation is normally the best referral to a good implant dentist.

Make sure you are aware of the fees
Is the implant dental practice transparent with their fees for the treatment? Make sure there are no hidden costs!

If you are considering Dental Implants then contact Perfect Smile Spa, one of London’s and Essex leading dental implant clinic, on 01708 442 114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk