Gaps or cracked teeth can be something quite bothersome to people as they can ruin smile. But luckily there are a number of different treatments available from our cosmetic dentist to help you get that gorgeous grin you deserve. One particular procedure popular with patients is having implants.
What are they?
If you are unfamiliar with this treatment then here’s a brief summary.
It basically involves the insertion of a prosthetic tooth into your jawbone that’s fixed in place with a titanium screw. Then over time the surrounding bone will grow over it to create a stable and secure platform for the implant.
How the process works
When you come in for dental implants in Harley Street, we will usually explain what’s going to happen first, then a scan and thorough inspection of the area will be carried out to ascertain the best plan of attack before the implant is fitted. Your medical history may also be checked to make sure you don’t have a reaction to the local anaesthetic or any other medication you may require afterwards.
From there the implantation procedure occurs and afterwards you will be allowed to make your way home. At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we will make sure the process of implantation is smooth, fast and will leave you with a more natural looking smile.
Types of implants available
There are a number of different techniques for fitting your prosthetic tooth, but generally there tends to be two types of implants. There’s the endosteal and the subperiosteal. The first is the most commonly used and involves, as we mentioned, fitting your implant into your jawbone. The second though is different because it’s placed under the gum line but above the jawline. This is normally used when there’s not enough healthy bone to graft to or if a patient is unable to go through with reconstructive surgery to create a platform for the implant to bond to.
The type of dental implants in Harley Street you can expect depends on what your dentist decides is the correct option for you.
How to care for your implant
To keep your implant looking good just brush it as you would any tooth in your mouth, you can also floss normally too if that’s part of your oral hygiene routine. Although, we do recommend that you take care when you’re cleaning it. If you brush too hard you could potentially damage the implant.
The same goes for flossing, avoid pulling too deep into your gums as you could damage your mouth’s healing process. Also, we recommend that you try to be careful when eating or drinking anything hot or cold as your mouth is going to be pretty sensitive for a while.
Hopefully this has helped clear up a few things about implants. They’re a great way to improve your smile as they blend right in with the surrounding teeth. If you want to see what this kind of treatment can do for you then book an appointment at our practice and find out.