Are Dental Implants Safe?

Last Updated on April 4, 2019

A SAFE SOLUTION FOR THE ‘PERFECT SMILE’

Implant treatment has been used to successfully restore spaces left by missing teeth for over 40 years.

However, in order to keep the treatment as safe as possible, there are some important considerations to be made before the commencement of treatment and after surgical placement.

To keep implant treatment as safe and successful as possible, each case needs to be meticulously studied and assessed in detail before any treatment is carried out. See replacement options.

This often includes advanced treatment planning techniques, use of a CT Scanner to assess the bone and 3D digital planning that helps the clinician to choose the best implant design possible.

A customised approach: this is necessary so that the resulting Treatment Plan is as tailor-made for you as possible.

It is also important that you understand all the implications of this treatment in your situation. Book online today.

Any of our implantologists’ will be happy to discuss your choices

In general, Implants are safe but this safety level is dependent upon the necessary steps taken to ensure that there is absolutely minimal discomfort in any way to the patient.

“Our practices have over 25 years of experience in dealing with patients. We’ll ensure you’re in good care. “ Dr Gurs Sehmi

Safety Protocols for Implants

Correct Treatment Planning beforehand to ensure the treatment is the most suitable for each case.
Regular review appointments during and after any implant treatment.
Use of the best quality of implants.
Choosing the correct design and type of implant system. This is not the place to cut costs, however, if you wish, we can make your treatment as cost-effective as possible. We would need to take all the evaluation and diagnostic information into consideration before we do this.
Our clinicians are highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable about the field of Implants. This is a treatment they carry out every day and have now placed thousands of implants in surgery. They have a huge amount of experience in creating successful outcomes, so you can rest assured that you will be in safe hands.
Ensuring an aseptic surgery set up. Implants are a surgical procedure and the clinical environment where the treatment is to take place must be set up accordingly to minimise postoperative infections.
We provide antibiotic cover beforehand to minimise the risk of infections.
We follow good practice protocols that have a great track record to keep treatment safe.
We use premium sutures to close up the surgery. These are designed not to attract infection and allow proper healing to occur.
It is important that we assess each case on how we propose to carry out the surgery but we try not to do too much surgery in one go. This limits postoperative complications.
Attention to detail is the way forward.

Dental Implants can be an important solution when correcting missing teeth problems.

Missing teeth have many consequences that are functional, structural and aesthetic. Dental implants are a popular choice with many benefits, for replacing teeth and restoring your natural look.

“Thousands of people get dental implants each month in the UK.“

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Simple Dental Finance Plans

Dental finance made simple by the Perfect Smile Studios

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.

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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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.

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.

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.