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The long-term solution to missing teeth
Dental implants are the most predictable long-term solution to missing teeth. This is true whether you are missing one, two, or have no teeth left. Tooth implants fuse with the bone under your gums to form a strong and reliable foundation onto which we can build natural –looking crowns, bridges or dentures as a replacement tooth/teeth.
Missing teeth can be heartbreaking, whether they have been lost young in an accident, or when older through wear and tear. Implant treatment can bring back the ability to chew you may have lost, as well as the confidence to smile.
If you would like the best dental treatment that is a permanent solution to missing teeth in the West Lothian area, then this could be the ideal treatment for you. Book an appointment with No 9 Dental Practice in Uphall and we’ll be happy to carry out the treatment for you.
Why do dentists like dental implants?
Dentists like tooth implants as they are often the closest thing to natural teeth. Removable dentures/false teeth can often be problematic for standing teeth and gums, even though they cost less at the beginning. Implants tend to support the bone at the implant site, this is particularly useful when replacing a single tooth as it keeps the natural contour of the gum line. Successful implants can be made to look and feel like natural teeth, assuming you take care of them and maintain your oral health.
By using the most modern dental equipment and techniques it is possible to have relatively minimally invasive implant surgery. The private dental care at our practice is provided by Dr Peter Buchan, a multi-award-winning dentist in a multi-award-winning practice.
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Full mouth implants
To restore a full mouth of failing teeth, implants were placed in the upper and lower arches. The implants in each arch were then joined with a milled titanium bar for strength. A removable bridge was connected to the bar.
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This allows natural looking and stable teeth which give support to the lips and face and can also be removed to make cleaning easier.
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Full arch implants
Dental implants require a certain amount of bone to be secure. In this case the patient did not have enough bone. We were able to regenerate more bone by lifting the sinus floors.
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We could then place 4 implants and restore them with a fixed bridge.
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Upper arch implants
This patient had failing teeth and a partial denture in her upper arch, which she desperately wanted to look, function, and feel better.
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After talking through various options, we agreed on placing 4 implants and restored them with a fixed upper bridge. Some patients prefer a fixed bridge, which cannot be removed.
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Implant bridge
Many people with missing teeth hate having a denture because it interrupts speech, taste and can be uncomfortable. Implants can be a great long-term solution.
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These are placed into the bone and then used as a foundation for teeth.
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Dental implants FAQs
How much do dental implants cost?
Dental Implants are a long-term investment and so cost more than many of our other treatments. Statistics show that because they last for so long, they are often more cost-effective than a mixture of root canal treatments, crowns, bridges and dentures. We will let you know the cost of your individual treatment, as well as any alternatives.
How do we complete the treatment?
Implants are placed in the surgery and then usually left for around 8 weeks so that your healthy bone can grow around them to keep them securely in place. We can then build your new teeth on top of them.
What would it be like to have a smile like that?
Missing teeth can be heartbreaking, whether they have been lost young in an accident, or when older through wear and tear. Implant treatment can bring back the ability to chew you may have lost, as well as the confidence to smile.
How long will getting dental implants take?
You can have same day dental implants when the implants are placed and immediately afterwards a tooth or teeth are placed. For many people, this is incredibly attractive. It can be the best way for some. It is still more predictable if there is time between the implant placement and the restoration being attached on top. Done this way the time taken will be around 12-weeks. The dentist will discuss the best way forward for you depending on your health, commitments, and circumstances. If you need to have some form of implant surgery, for example bone grafting, then the process can take a little longer.
How long will same day implants take?
This will vary a lot depending on what exactly you are having done. You will not be in the surgery all the time. Some work will be done while you are relaxing in the patient lounge. So, although you may be at the practice for a good number of hours you will not be lying with your mouth open all this time!
Will dental implants hurt?
While placing implants is a surgical procedure none of our patients have experienced any pain during treatment. They will often expect pain afterwards, like having a tooth removed. However very few have any pain afterwards. We usually call patients the day after surgery to follow up how they are doing. Nearly all of them comment how little discomfort they have felt.
Will getting same day implants hurt?
While placing implants is a surgical procedure none of our patients has experienced any pain during treatment. You may have some swelling and tenderness afterwards. Peter, who places our implants, is a gentle and neat surgeon, who will work in a way to minimise any discomfort afterwards as much as possible.
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Book an appointment today
Find out more about how dental implants could help you by getting in touch with the reception team at No 9 Dental Practice in Uphall today.
01506 857717
