In the world of modern dentistry, tooth loss has been remedied in many different ways. Since the days of wooden tooth replacements treatments have come a long way.
There are now treatments that can provide stable, usable false teeth for the rest of your lifetime. Here at Harley Street Dental Clinic, tooth replacement comes in a few different forms. Everyone’s needs are different when it comes to something as personal as their teeth, so for advice about which solution might fit your lifestyle, visit our W1 dental clinic for an appointment.
Bridges
Bridges can replace more than just one missing tooth. At the W1 dental clinic, bridges are usually made with a precious metal base. This gives them a solid structure and makes them very durable.
Teeth usually have to be prepared either side of the gap in your smile to create a suitable surface for the bridge to be fitted. Once the bridge is fitted it will look very natural and fit in with your smile, giving you your confidence back.
Dental implants
Dental implants are generally the preferred method of tooth replacement today. Implants can replace any number of missing teeth and have the potential to last for the rest of a patient’s life.
This is because dental implants act as artificial tooth roots. They behave like a natural tooth, providing stimulation to the jawbone. The only difference is that implants don’t have the same sensitivity as natural teeth.
An implant is a metal screw that is inserted directly into the patient’s jawbone. To have the implant fitted, a small surgical procedure needs to take place. A small hole needs to be created in your jawbone to allow the screw to fit.
Over time the bone will integrate with the metal of the screw providing a stable foundation for a crown or a bridge to be attached.
Dentures can even be supported by multiple dental implants. This can bring some practicality back to worn-out dentures and improve the patient’s quality of life. For more information on dental implants and other tooth replacements, call or visit us at the W1 dental clinic.