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Whether you are young or old, just missing one tooth or have no teeth at all, dental implants could make a very dramatic difference to the way that your mouth feels, looks and functions.
Treatment with dental implants could give a tremendous boost to your comfort and self-confidence. Implants are not prone to decay and are considered to be the "Rolls Royce standard" of treatment for missing teeth in many situations.
Data available on early implant systems has now shown cases functioning successfully for over 25 years and the technology involved in implants has continued to develop and improve even further. Unlike conventional bridgework, dental implant treatment does not involve destructive procedures to adjoining teeth. Additional stress to neighbouring teeth is avoided.
Reasons to have your Implant treatment performed at our Surgery
- Our team is fully experienced in single and multiple tooth replacements as well as overdenture cases.
- We only employ modern main-line implant systems backed by good clinical data.
- We always issue a written treatment plan before your treatment proceeds to ensure that you fully understand your treatment options together with the full cost implications.
- We offer quality treatment with competitive fees.
- We are an established friendly local practice - an important consideration for any aftercare requirements.
What is an Implant?
A dental implant is usually a small metal screw which is placed in the upper or lower jawbone where the natural teeth have been lost. Implants are made from pure titanium which "integrates" with the surrounding bone to provide a firm foundation for the replacement of missing teeth.
Once the implant is integrated with the bone (a process known as osseointegration) it is ready to carry a tooth or other structure. Implants can replace teeth individually or help stabilise poorly retained dentures.
How many Implants do I need?
This depends on the problems you are experiencing. Implants can be used to replace each individual tooth, to replace several teeth supporting a bridge, or they can be used to anchor your denture.
Treatment with Intra-Venous Sedation
There is no need to worry about the surgical phase of your implant treatment, as this can be provided with the aid of Intra-Venous sedation for an additional fee. Intra-Venous sedation is an extremely successful, popular and safe procedure for the treatment of nervous patients. It is particularly useful for patients undergoing a one-off surgical procedure, as in implantology. Of course, some patients prefer to undergo treatment with a local anaesthetic alone.
Cost
As each individual's requirements are different, the cost will vary depending on complexity and the number of implants required. After a consultation, a written report detailing the treatment plan with all estimated costs will be prepared for you to consider before treatment begins. We will be delighted to talk through some options with you. 0% Interest-Free Credit is also available* and we are pleased to accept major credit and debit cards for all forms of treatment.
* Subject to status
Getting Started
1. The first stage is a full examination of your mouth including taking X-rays.
2. A report detailing suggested treatments is discussed with you.
3. Implants are placed and allowed to heal for 3 to 6 months (maximum).
4. Implants are uncovered and left for a further 2 weeks.
5. Impressions are taken.
6. Your final crown, bridge or denture is fitted.
This whole process is carried out by Sam Mohamed in conjunction with Bjorn Fornander and Shanti Srinivasan.