Dental Implants
Dental implants can be life changing. Implants are titanium replacements for a tooth’s roots. They are placed gently and precisely into healthy bone which can give a very similar result to the original tooth.
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Psychologically, patients may forget they ever lost a tooth. At Oakmount Dental Care we work with you to ensure that your implants look natural, feel secure and last for many years.
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You may not need to place an implant for every single tooth that is missing, which can make the treatment more economical. Implants can also be used instead of teeth to support bridges to cover longer rows of missing teeth and implants can also be used to anchor dentures securely, making them stay in place and feel more comfortable, again meaning that a smaller number of implants can be used. At Oakmount Dental Care, we have experience and knowledge of what works and can advise you where more economical alternatives are possible.
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We also know how to keep your implants healthy and protect your investment for years to come, which is why many dentists refer their patients to us for implants and long term implant maintenance.
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Meet our Dental Surgeon
Your Journey:
At Oakmount Dental Care, we understand that you’re placing great trust in us to deliver you one of the most important gifts in life- a confident smile. We are proud to set out your journey with us so you have a clear understanding of the best implant processes available.
CONSULTATION
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At your consultation, we offer general advice about implants and an idea of what’s possible in your mouth. We also provide an investment guide specific to your situation, so you can be sure the treatment you are considering is within a manageable budget.
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Dental implant treatment represents one of most important investments you will ever make. However, the results possible with dental implants really are great value for money. You may also decide at this stage to look into our finance options to decide on a comfortable budget for your investment.
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The Oakmount Dental Care team has experts in all areas of tooth replacement; therefore, you will be assessed for implants still with all other the options in mind, allowing you to weigh up and compare the alternatives for yourself.
CBCT SCAN
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A CBCT Scan is a 3D x-ray, but is not always clinically necessary in every case. If a scan is necessary, we can carry this out on the day of your consultation here at Oakmount.
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It’s important to choose the best strategic location for the implant so we’ll carefully go through this with you and help you make an informed choice. We also involve you in design decision-making, providing a truly bespoke solution to your problem.
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We may use wax models of the proposed implant tooth to show you what we think can be achieved, and we take time to explain every aspect of your investment with you. We have many years of expertise to draw on and can provide testimonials from patients who have completed similar treatments.
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Once we have completed our assessment, we sit down with you and carefully show you your report to ensure you have fully understood the treatment plan and all your options. You take away the report and can return for further discussion if you wish.
PLACING IMPLANTS
We will place a titanium implant gently and precisely into healthy bone. An artificial tooth can be attached the same day if you want to disguise your gap, as you will need to wait three months to allow your bone to fuse to the titanium before the durable tooth is fitted to the implant.
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The whole process is comfortable and surprisingly few patients suffer discomfort afterwards, with most patients returning to work within one day.
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Implants are placed using local anaesthetic but if you are very nervous your dentist may suggest conscious sedation. You will not feel any pain at the time but you may experience slight swelling or bruising in the week following surgery. Most patients who follow our care regime experience few postoperative problems, but we do call you the next day to see how you are and we review you 1-2 weeks later
GIVING YOU TEETH AGAIN
The following 3 months is the time your bone grows onto your implant and the implant actually becomes part of you.
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We monitor this carefully and when everything looks right, and we can see bone on the surface of the implant, the durable tooth is fitted onto the implant.
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You will be asked to attend for regular check-ups to ensure the implant is secure and functioning well. When properly looked after, implant crowns and bridges can last for years, although just like natural teeth these crowns and bridges are designed for chewing, biting and the wear and tear of normal life, so they will require maintenance and replacement
