Are Dental Implants a Good Idea?

Last Updated on May 21, 2019

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants form a great solution to missing teeth. They simply replace the root of any tooth you may have lost in the past. They can then be used to support a wide range of restorations such as crowns, bridges and dentures.

It is important to replace missing teeth to prevent all the negative effects of losing teeth. There is a cascade of biological, physiological and psychological events that occur in the mouth as a direct consequence of losing teeth. More.

There are numerous benefits to Dental Implants:

Greater confidence. Losing teeth can have an undesirable effect on a person’s self-esteem. Replacing your missing teeth easily restores that confidence to eat, chew and speak to others.
Durable. Dental implants are part of a long-term solution since they are extremely durable. It is important that we carry out implant surgery with long term success in mind.
Fixed. They form a great fixed solution which means that you no longer have to take unsightly dentures out when cleaning or at nighttime. Dentures are notoriously known to become ill-fitting and loose over time.
Better chewing ability. Since dental implants are fixed it means that you are able to eat, chew and speak without any moving dentures. Dentures are notorious for becoming loose over time. This is due to the bone resorption that occurs as a result of having no teeth. This also improves your nutritional health by proper chewing.
Enhanced aesthetics. Innovative techniques mean that dental implants can provide a great cosmetic result of natural looking teeth.
Improved speech. Due to the fact that the teeth are fixed into the correct place, your speech is also unhindered by non-moving teeth. This is especially true when the front teeth are missing.
Conservative. A great benefit of dental implants is that you do not have to file down neighbouring natural teeth as is done so in other treatments like bridges. Implants stand independently. They do not impact any other tooth in the mouth.
Improvement in quality of life. Implants look and feel just like your own natural teeth. Implants have the ability to make a person feel like their own teeth are back. Implant supported teeth of whichever nature makes a person feel like everything has been restored back to the way it should be with great aesthetics that don’t change, ease of chewing and restored speaking ability.
Retains Bone. Since dental implants are embedded into your jawbone, the bone function is restored. This means that it is less likely for the bone to continuously resorb away since it now has a purpose of holding the implant. When the jawbone has no teeth or implants in it, then it simply tends to resorb away. It is a similar concept to unused muscles wasting away.
Facial Support. When you have lost teeth for some time the bone that used to support the tooth and the facial form is often lost and this ends up giving you an aged appearance. You can restore any lost support for your facial form with dental implant treatment.
Proven Success. The recommended implant systems are clinically safe as proven with long term studies. We use only the most worldwide leading brands that have proven to be optimal. Dental advancements mean that implants are now easy to have done, safer and with faster healing capabilities. They also provide easier usability for dentists so that they can accurately place implants in the correct positions with minimal impact to either other teeth or associated structures.

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We can help establish monthly payment plans.

We provide 0% finance for up to 24 month term plans. Many patients find our payment plan option very useful.

Terms over 24 months will be low-interest bearing.

If you would like to consider this option we will need to carry out a few credit checks.

We can discuss payment plans at both the Hertfordshire & the London clinic

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Pain free

At The Perfect Smile, we understand that patients may be naturally nervous when thinking of undergoing dental implant surgery.

We would like to reassure you that the dental implant treatment is not painful at all due to proper use of local anesthetics to deeply numb the bone and gum.

We can also use sedation techniques that also contribute to no pain or discomfort. More.

Treatment Planning

Single Dental Implant Timeline

Step 1: We will start the process with a highly detailed and thorough comprehensive examination and assessment. We will then construct a customised treatment plan and design your implant treatment.
Step 2: Your new implant(s) will be surgically placed in your mouth.
Step 3: On this review appointment we will assess your healing and make sure everything is going as planned.
Step 4: Records and impression will be taken to construct the top part (post and crown) of the implant.
Step 5: The final part of the implant (post and crown) will be fitted.
Step 6: This appointment gives you the opportunity to have any further refining cosmetic enhancements or minor adjustments.

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Bone Grafts

Insufficient Bone

When a tooth is removed from the mouth, the surrounding bone that holds the tooth in place will diminish in height and width and volume. This may have an effect on the immediate and final appearance of the gum tissue in this area and possibly the surrounding teeth as well.
The larger the width of bone or the height of the bone, the wider and longer implant can be. A wider and longer implant increases implant stability and thus success. We asses the bone height and width by taking digital radiographs or by taking a CT Scan. More.

Prices

Competitive Costs

The price of a dental implant can depend if any further treatments are needed to make sure your implant is a success.

Our inclusive single dental implant treatment costs £2995 and includes the abutment and crown. More.

FAQ

Will dental implants last a lifetime?

Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root. The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.

Does a dental implant hurt?

When we place the implant, we make sure the procedure is pain-free. We offer a range of sedation and techniques suitable for nervous patients. You can find out more here.

How old do I have to be for a dental implant?

There isn’t an age limit for dental implants. However, it’s typically recommended that dental implants aren’t placed for under 18 years old. Read on.

Is a dental implant treatment safe?

We also use extensive planning systems to make sure the implant treatment is a success. Find out more.

Are dental implants worth it?

A dental implant offers a wealth of oral health benefits. Not only can an implant improve your smile, but it can also realign neighbouring teeth, protect your mouth from gum disease etc. Read the benefits.

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Oral health benefits

When we implant a titanium implant into the jawbone, it becomes part of your oral foundation.

This offers a number of health benefits that include preventing any bone loss whilst supporting the jawbone structure and reduces the risk of gum disease. More.

Successful Dental Implants can last a lifetime

“If treated correctly, dental implants can last from ten to twenty five years or more.”

Fast Process

Minimal Appointments. Unlike traditional dental implant surgery, you will need fewer appointments
No Lengthy Treatment Time. The healing time is fast and effective, though individual to each person.

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Competitive Costs

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? The price of a dental implant can depend if any further treatments are needed to make sure your implant is a success.

Our inclusive single dental implant treatment costs £2995 and includes the abutment and crown. More.

Minimal pain

Is the process painful? You can expect to feel some pain when having a new implant, however with modern anesthetics the discomfort is kept to a minimum. Post process there can be some swelling and aching for 5 -10 days.

Many patients have multiple implants in a single day without undue pain or distress. More.

Natural-looking

Will my implants match the colour of my existing teeth? Implants are colour matched and then shaped to blend in with your existing teeth. To the naked eye an implant is very hard to spot.