What are dental implants?
Dental implants Harley Street are an efficient form of tooth replacement first introduced in the mid 1960s. The last few decades have seen a surge in popularity concerning cosmetic dentistry, and where previous generations accepted tooth loss as a natural part of life, demands have changed and this method of tooth replacement therapy here at Harley Street Dental Clinic is a popular treatment option amongst patients and dentists alike.
Dental implants Harley Street are small titanium components which have been designed to replace the roots of missing teeth. If you have experienced tooth loss, whether this may be as a result of poor oral hygiene, or you have been in an accident or had injury which has resulted in losing your teeth, speak to us at Harley Street Dental Clinic. You will find out more about how dental implants can help you restore the functioning of your mouth and aesthetics of your teeth, effectively and comfortably. We can help you smile confidently and happily again very soon.
How do dental implants work?
First you will need to book an appointment with one of our dentists who will carry out a full examination of your mouth ,to make sure that the rest of your teeth are clean and that your gums are strong and healthy. To be eligible for dental implants Harley Street you need to have a certain extent of healthy bone where your tooth has fallen out for the implant to be inserted into. To help make sure that this is the case, it is important to visit your dentist as soon as possible following the loss of your tooth, because when tooth loss is left untreated it can result in bone decay and unless you have sufficient healthy bone then the dentist will be unable to carry out this procedure.
When the dentist is happy that dental implants are the right treatment option for you then the titanium implant will be inserted into the bone socket of your missing tooth. The titanium of the implant begins a natural process known as osseointegration. This is where osteoblasts, which are bone producing cells, form new bone cells around the implant, allowing it to be firmly embedded into the alveolar bone of the jaw. This process often takes up to 12 weeks as it is a natural body process, during healing time you can visit your dentist to make sure that it is progressing well. Once your dentist is happy that successful osseointegration has occurred and that the implant has fused properly into your jaw, then they can attach an abutment to the implant which works as a connector to your prosthetic of choice. You may choose to have a crown, multiple crowns if you have lost more than one tooth, or you may choose to have a set of dentures instead according to your requirements and your personal preference.
Speak to us here at Harley Street Dental Clinic today and find out more about how dental implants work and the many advantages that they deliver by becoming a permanent fixture in your mouth.
