Dentures have served the human race well. Evidence of their use up to 3000 years ago has been found. From the 16th century onwards, the introduction of sugar into the western diet saw a boon for tooth decay. The cheaper the sticky substance became, the greater the need for replacement teeth.
In the 18th century, dentures were made of ivory and human or animal teeth. The first porcelain dentures were also created then but were viewed as too white to be convincing as real teeth. In the early 19th century, porcelain was mounted on gold plates to provide replacement teeth, which was then superseded by vulcanite rubber. Our modern-day dentures are made of acrylic resin, nylon or metal.
Dentures are still the most affordable choice for replacing an entire set of teeth. However, they aren’t the most effective.
Dental implants in Harley Street provide stable and long-lasting restorations that re-establish the function of your lost teeth, as well as the look. Dentures rely on suction to the gums for their stability. Over time, the gums recede, especially without any natural teeth in them. This is why dentures become loose. No matter how well designed they are, eventually dentures will lose their grip.
This isn’t an issue for dental implants in Harley Street. The implants are fixed into the jawbone and replace the root as well as the crown of the tooth. This is what gives them their stability, and as long as the jawbone remains healthy and the gums free of disease, the implants are anchored in place. Because the implants are made from titanium, a material that the body accepts as natural tissue, the jawbone grows blood vessels and bone tissue around the implant, securing it in place as if it were a natural tooth.
No more worry about your teeth accidentally falling out or wobbling around in your mouth, causing speech difficulties. And no need to take them out to clean.
And dental implants in Harley Street maybe more affordable than you think. A whole set of dentures can be stabilised on just 8-10 implants.
Talk to our implant surgeons at Harley Street Dental Clinic today and consign your loose dentures to the history books.