Tooth loss doesn’t just make it harder to eat or speak. Long-term tooth loss can actually lead to the loss of jawbone tissue. This can cause the remaining teeth to move around your mouth, and even lead to further tooth loss. Undoubtedly, one of the best treatments to prevent bone loss associated with missing teeth are dental implants.
Unlike conventional tooth replacement options, dental implants in Harley Street offer a permanent solution to tooth loss, while also improving oral health and averting bone loss. At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we use dental implants to replace single and multiple missing teeth as well as to stabilise other restorations, such as dental bridges and dentures.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small posts that are surgically embedded into your jawbone. Dental implants are made of titanium, a very strong and light metal, which is well accepted by the body. Once the implants come into contact with the bone tissue, a process known as osseointegration begins. During this process, the dental implants mesh with the bone tissue and form a strong and sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Once the healing period has passed, your dentist can mount the replacement teeth on top of your dental implants. These can be single crowns, dentures or bridges.
Missing teeth and bone loss
The jawbone needs constant stimulation in order to preserve its health, shape and density. Our teeth provide this stimulation through chewing and biting. This regular movement of the teeth encourages the jawbone to grow and rebuild bone tissue. Once a tooth is lost, the jawbone no longer receives stimulation via the tooth roots, causing the jawbone to deteriorate. As the jawbone withers, the structure of the face can change.
How can dental implants help?
Unlike conventional bridges and dentures that simply sit on the gums, dental implants in Harley Street are embedded in the jawbone. Because they act like natural tooth roots, the jawbone will once again receive stimulation and respond by restoring its strength and volume.
Contact us
For more information about dental implants in Harley Street, give us a call and we will book a consultation appointment for you.