Dental implants and replacing teeth

Dental implants are changing the way people live!

A dental implant is a fixed solution for one or more missing teeth and can help restore both your smile and your quality of life.
An implant is made up of an artificial titanium root that is fixed to the jawbone, with a crown or bridge fitted on top. They can be made to look and feel just like natural teeth. If you are concerned about your replacement teeth looking realistic or coming loose, implants are an ideal option.
Implants also safeguard your overall dental health. Replacing missing teeth is extremely important, as missing teeth cause bone loss which can age your face could potentially cause adjacent teeth to become loose too.

The benefits of implants

Implants look and feel just like natural teeth – you shouldn’t notice any difference.
Implants provide permanent stability and comfort without affecting healthy teeth.
Implants won’t come loose or fall out.
Implants can last for many years if you maintain good oral hygiene.
Implants prevent ageing bone loss, by stimulating your bone structure and stabilising the surrounding teeth.

We also do bone grafts or sinus lifts if required for the adequate placement of an implant.

dentures

Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. They fit snugly over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps. Gaps left by missing teeth can cause problems with eating and speech, and teeth either side of the gap may grow into the space at an angle.

bridges

Teeth can be replaced with a fixed bridge if there are teeth in the area that are adequate in number and sufficiently healthy and strong to support the artificial teeth. In order to fabricate a bridge, the adjacent teeth are prepared by reducing their size (or cut down) to remove all the enamel, making room for the prosthetic tooth restoration. Alternatively, resin bonded bridges can be made where possible without the extensive removal of tooth tissue of the adjacent teeth.

Tooth Removal

Although permanent teeth can last a lifetime, teeth that have become damaged or decayed may need to be removed.

Other reasons include:

A crowded mouth. Sometimes dentists extract teeth to prepare the mouth for orthodontics. The goal of orthodontics is to properly align the teeth, which may not be possible if your teeth are too big for your mouth. Likewise, if a tooth cannot break through the gum (erupt) because there is not room in the mouth for it, your dentist may recommend extraction.
Infection. If tooth decay or damage extends to the pulp — the centre of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels — bacteria in the mouth can enter the pulp, leading to infection. If infection is so severe that antibiotics do not cure it, extraction may be needed to prevent the spread of infection.
Risk of infection. If your immune system is compromised (for example, if you are receiving chemotherapy or are having an organ transplant) even the risk of infection in a particular tooth may be reason to remove the tooth.
Gum disease. If periodontal disease — an infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth — have caused loosening of the teeth, it may be necessary to extract the tooth or teeth.

Dental implants and replacing teeth​

Dental implants are changing the way people live!​

The benefits of implants​

dentures​