Dental implants are permanent solutions to one or more missing teeth. Although commonly described as “replacement teeth”, dental implants are more accurately replacement tooth roots. Implants are small, titanium screws that are placed directly in to the jaw bone to support replacement teeth in the form of crowns and bridges, in the same way, that… Read More
In cases of advanced gum disease and tooth decay, teeth may need to be extracted. Some patients may also develop impacted wisdom teeth, which can cause intense pain. This is alleviated by having them removed surgically. Tooth extractions typically involve the following: Before the procedure you may require an x-ray or CT scan of your… Read More
Some patients who have missing teeth and require dental implants, particularly those who have worn dentures for a long time, do not have enough existing jawbone for the procedure to be successful. Fortunately, this does not mean the end of the road for these patients; most can have what is known as a bone graft… Read More
Before an implant can be placed in the upper jaw, some patients will require a sinus lift to ensure there is enough bone tissue into which the implant can be secured. When the upper jaw has had no teeth for some time, the bone and surrounding tissues begin to disappear. If this occurs, there may… Read More
If you have loose or ill-fitting dentures, your ability to eat and speak may become affected. Due to advances in dentistry, there is now a procedure whereby your denture can be fixed to your jaw with dental implants. This treatment, known as implant overdentures or denture stabilisation, offers patients with dentures a more permanent solution… Read More
At Centre for Aesthetic Periodontics and Implantology Ltd we understand that many patients are nervous about dental treatment, particularly if you are coming in for a large procedure. Fear of the dentist is the single main reason people give for putting off visiting a dental practice, with many neglecting their dental health for many years… Read More