Replace your missing teeth with dental implants
It is important that at all stages of life you visit the dentist on a regular basis and undergo regular hygienist appointments so that you can maintain healthy teeth and gums. At Abbey Road Dental we recommend that you and your family visit us at least once every six months for your check-up and a professional clean. If you avoid the dentist then dental health complications cannot be detected or treated and they can cause irreversible damage which can result in losing your teeth. If you have lost a tooth, whatever the reason, here at Abbey Road Dental we are here to help. You need to speak to us and find out about replacing your missing teeth sooner rather than later. Even if you have avoided the dentist for many years, we will put together a restorative treatment plan for you.
Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants in St John’s Wood are an excellent method of replacing your missing teeth. You need to undergo dental implant surgery once and you can have replacement teeth for life. This is an excellent alternative to removable replacement options and provides an excellent solution for patients of all ages, especially those who have lost their teeth earlier in life.
Dental implants in St John’s Wood can be used for patients who have previously replaced missing teeth with dentures and act as a strong and sturdy alternative restoring the full function of your mouth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or they can be used to replace all of your teeth depending on your individual needs. You do not need a separate implant for each tooth; rather a full arch of teeth can be replaced with just four implants. Our dentist will put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. We will assess the health of your remaining teeth, deciding whether or not you need any further extractions and we will also assess your gum health and bone health to make sure that there is sufficient healthy gum and bone to support the dental implant. An X-ray of your mouth will be able to show where the implant needs to be placed and what size implant is necessary.
Dental implant surgery
You will then be booked in for the surgery. This procedure can take a few hours and it involves drilling a small titanium screw into the bone socket of your missing tooth. Your gum is stitched over the implant to allow it to heal. The next part of the procedure is allowing a natural healing process, which can take between four and six months depending on your overall health and wellbeing. Once the implant is secured in place an abutment will be fitted to the implant to which a crown or set of dentures can be firmly screwed on to replace your missing teeth for many years to come. The implant itself is designed to last for the rest of your life, whilst the crown or dentures may need to be replaced accordingly. Speak to us at Abbey Road Dental today to find out more about dental implants in St John’s Wood.