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Q: I wear dentures. Can implants help me?
A: Most definitely! Advanced technology means implant dentures can be permanently fixed or the teeth can be snapped on and off their fixings by the patient. The advantages of either procedure include: a harmonious fit with your gums, the possibility of improved speech and taste, natural chewing function and bite, no more tilting and the end of pressure spot discomfort, restored chewing ability, improved diet, no more jaw bone erosion and . . . the smile of your dreams.

Q: What can I do about loose dentures?
A: The clinically preferred solution is to have implant-retained dentures. These teeth are guaranteed to resolve any stabilisation problems. They will look and function like your own teeth and offer huge efficiencies over traditional dentures. Findings at a symposium at the McGill University in Quebec, Canada, suggested the first choice option of dental professionals for people who had no lower jaw teeth, was a prosthetic fixed by two implants. Patients reported that implant-retained dentures were significantly more stable, comfortable, and chewing and speaking was easier.

Q: What is a dental implant?
A: Dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth and can be used to replace a single or several teeth. They are a permanent feature, enjoy a very high success rate and are a good alternative to traditional dentures, crowns and bridges.

Q: Am I a suitable candidate?
A: Yes, but you need to have a healthy mouth. If there are oral issues we will address them before implant surgery. A good candidate for treatment is one who is healthy and prepared to look after their teeth. Some health conditions and medical treatments will preclude some candidates.

Q: What is an abutment?
A: The abutment is mechanism used to connect the implant to crowns, bridges or dentures.


Q: What do implants look like?
A: Titanium dental implants are small screw-like mechanisms that are inserted into the jaw bond.
**They are between 8 to 14mm long and between 3.3 and 4.8mm diameter.

Q: Why is bone grafting necessary?
A: Synthetic bone grafting, known as guided bone regeneration, is frequently necessary at the time of implant placement.
**If bone that once supported teeth has been eroded it needs to be replaced to support the implant and gum around the restoration.

Q: What is a periodontist?
A: A periodontist is a dentist with a specialism in periodontology – a discipline which focuses on the supporting structures of teeth and the treatment of conditions that affect them.
**Typically, work involves the treatment of gums and procedures include addressing ‘gummy smiles’ using micro surgery, and bone grafting.