Dental Implants, Whilst Restorative, are Cosmetic Dental implants are treatments for missing teeth. They were originally conceived to replace teeth lost due to decay, infection, or damage. Their main purpose was to restore the patient’s chewing ability and proper tooth function. Dental implants also prevent the other neighbouring and opposing teeth from tilting and moving … Read more
Missing Teeth Options That Don’t Include Dental Implants Dental implants will likely be your best option if you’re looking to replace missing teeth, as they actually replace the tooth root itself and are not just a superficial fix. However, for some patients, they’re simply not an option, whether that be because of the surgery they … Read more
1 Dental Implant Can Replace 2 Teeth Dental implants are traditionally designed to replace individual tooth roots, aka individual teeth. However, modern dentistry has shown that as few as three to four implants can be used to replace an entire mouth of missing teeth. If two teeth are missing, one dental implant can replace them. … Read more
What is All on 4? Four dental implants that hold a bridge of up to 14 teeth Replaces a full jaw of missing or failing teeth Offers the least degree of movement compared to other prosthetics All-on-4 dental implants, also called Teeth in a Day or Smile in a Day, is a full-arch rehabilitation solution … Read more
What are Mini Dental Implants, How Do They Work & How They’re Used Do you have missing teeth? Do you currently wear dentures? Do you wish your dentures were more secure? Do you have insufficient bone mass in your jaw to hold conventional implants? If you’ve answered “yes” to the above, mini dental implants might … Read more
Dental Implant Types, Options & Costs Have one or missing teeth? Exploring dental implants as a treatment option. Well, there are plenty of types and brands to explore – and the world of implant dentistry can get confusing, especially as several implant systems are dedicated to certain missing teeth cases. We’ll explain and walk you … Read more
Dentures That Do Not Cover the Upper Palate Palateless dentures, also called palate-free dentures, involve prosthetics supported by devices like dental implants to provide patients with a better quality of life. For example, implant-supported overdentures not only replace missing teeth and restore oral function and design, but they feature an open palate design, unlike traditional … Read more
What is the Best Option for False Teeth? Fake Teeth Options Missing a tooth or a whole jaw of teeth? Dentures are not your only option – and certainly not the conventional kind. To help you find the right prosthetic for your lifestyle and budget, we’ve created an ordered list below, from best to worst … Read more
Implants on the NHS: Criteria, Costs & Availability If you’ve researched well, you’ll know dental professionals consider dental implants the best tooth replacement method worldwide. You’ll also likely know that dental implants are the only long-lasting, permanent option for replacing missing teeth. But you’ll also likely know that the cost of dental implants in the … Read more
The Truth About The All-on-4 Experience Patient and guest blogger – Miranda Wheeler. I sat in a dental reception this time last year, eagerly awaiting my All-on-four restoration. Nine months on, I must say that my new permanent teeth have been great – an improvement compared to my experience with dentures. A non-existent lisp and … Read more
