Dental implants require a surgical procedure, implanting a titanium screw into the jawbone to replace and act as an alternative tooth root.
Of course, this titanium screw takes time to root itself and fuse into the jawbone, with the screw not ready or stable enough for the long-term replacement tooth until 4-6 months after the surgery.
Patients who don’t want to live with a gap in their smile for upwards of 4 months can opt for same-day smile treatment, which sees a temporary replacement tooth fitted over the titanium screw to conceal the gap. Permanent teeth are then fitted once the bone has fused successfully to the implant.
The alternative is living with an exposed screw for a few months, allowing it to heal before reinstating your smile.
The stories behind missing teeth vary from one patient to the next, with our Ilford dentists tackling everything from missing teeth as a result of gum disease, to teeth knocked out in a fall, playing sport, and through other accidents and incidents.
Dental implants represent the solution that’s long-lasting but discreet, boasting natural results that give patients confidence and a sense of normality. Dental implants in Ilford can be offered as part of a same-day package or via the All-on-4 package, which replaces a number of missing teeth as part of a single solution.
Other options include bridges and veneers, though neither is as long-lasting nor as seamless as dental implants from a patient experience viewpoint.
If you’re missing one or more teeth and find it’s affecting your confidence and your ability to comfortably carry out everyday tasks, then dental implants could be the ideal solution for you.
Starting with a consultation at our dental studio in Ilford, dentists will work to assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This could involve the temporary stand-in teeth fixed atop your implant until it’s ready, or a longer process.
Whatever your preference, it’s the initial consultation that proves invaluable in matching you with the treatment and schedule that’s best for you.
