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When you make an appointment to meet our implant dentist at Gentle Dental Practice in Crowborough, East Sussex, you will be taken through a step-by-step process where you will get a better understanding of how the dental implant procedure is conducted.
During your first consultation with us, our dental implant specialist will proceed with an in-depth examination to determine how the treatment should be done. Rest assured that when you are with us, we only have your best interest in mind and we will conduct the surgery with absolute care so that you have a pain-free dental implant experience.
A dental implant is a great permanent solution for missing teeth. A titanium rod is inserted into the jaw bone with a replacement tooth or teeth mounted on top. After an initial consultation, we will advise the best treatment for you and advise payment options.
Sometimes there is a need for additional or alternative procedures to support your implant. Bone grafting and gum grafting can be used to achieve the best results in some circumstances.
We use only high quality dental implants in Crowborough, East Sussex from world-renowned artificial implant manufacturers such as Megagen and Straumann.
You may think that dental implants are expensive especially considering we only use top quality products. In reality, we can offer you competitive and affordable prices that you might not be able to find anywhere else in East Sussex!
On top of that, our dental implant experts are all members of the British Dental Association, and we will treat you with absolute care, respect and professionalism. So, you can trust that we have what it takes to help you make the decision to go ahead with dental implants. We aim to do only one thing for you, improve your quality of life so that you can go out into the world with absolute confidence.
A dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jawbone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. The dental implant acts as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth.
Ultimately, this “artificial tooth root” serves to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.
Most people who are in good general health and have enough bone in their jaw to support an implant can be candidates for dental implants. It’s important that you have healthy gums and are committed to good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Certain chronic diseases, heavy smoking, or alcohol abuse may compromise the success of the implant and need to be evaluated on an individual basis.
Most people who have received dental implants say that there is very little discomfort involved in the procedure. Local anesthesia can be used during the surgery, and most patients report that implants involve less pain than a tooth extraction. After the dental implant, mild soreness can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications, such as Tylenol or ibuprofen.
The success rate of dental implants varies, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 95%. With proper care (see Q6), implants can last a lifetime.
Dental implants require the same care as real teeth, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent infections around the implant.
Dental implants can fail for a variety of reasons, but the most common reasons are poor oral hygiene and a lack of regular follow-up care with your dentist.
Other risks include infection, implant rejection, or mechanical problems with the implant itself. Patients with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or osteoporosis, may have a higher risk of complications.
The process of getting a dental implant can vary. The typical process includes several steps — the initial consultation, the placement of the implant, the bone healing and integration period (osseointegration), and the placement of the prosthetic tooth or teeth.
This process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on individual circumstances, such as the need for bone grafting or the healing time required.
Alternatives to dental implants include dentures (removable false teeth) and bridges (a set of crowns for teeth on either side of the gap, with a false tooth or teeth between them).
Each option has its pros and cons, and your dentist can help you decide which is best for you based on your specific needs and situation.
The cost of dental implants can vary widely depending on several factors, including the number of teeth being replaced and the need for any additional procedures such as extra bone graft, temporary crown etc.
