Dental Implants are often the ideal treatment to replace missing teeth or spaces within the mouth. They can restore quality of life, comfort and aesthetics with artificial teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth that have been lost. They are small biocompatible titanium cylinders which are placed as an artificial root into missing tooth area and surgically guided into the bone for strength and stability.
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Dental implants serve as long-term, often discreet fixtures to replace missing teeth.
They are designed so that they match your surrounding dental environment, meaning that they are not visible.
In many instances it is possible to remove a tooth and place an implant immediately into the extraction socket (an ‘instant implant’). This is often the case near the front of the mouth, and the procedure can be applied to a single tooth or multiple teeth being replaced all at once.
Same day smile can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or to anchor a complete set with denture stabilisation.
The treatment is simple, fast and there is no need to wear a temporary denture.
A failed dental implant is easily removed with local anesthesia. If an implant needs to be replaced, they will take it out and gently clean the area. If the bone is intact around the area of the removed implant, no bone graft will be necessary.
Reliable long term results - Dental Implants are one of the most permanent treatment options we have when compared to dentures and bridges. With good hygiene and regular maintenance, implants can last as long as natural teeth
Eat,speak and laugh - with dentures and removable appliances, patients often fear these activities that dislodge the denture. Implants being a fixed solution, patients don’t have to worry about removing dentures to eat and sleep, more importantly no more embarrassing situations when speaking and laughing. And patients can return to eating all there favourite foods
Protect neighbouring teeth - neighbouring teeth are often prepared or ground down to facilitate other treatments, such a bridges to replace these spaces
Preserve facial structure and bone loss - Losing a tooth begins the process of bone loss which can affect the shape of your face. Dental implants like teeth stimulate the jaw and prevent bone loss, helping to prevent these changes.
Beginning your dental implant journey, starts with a consultation at 1 Smile. Every patients implants and treatments are bespoke, the consultation allows you the patient to discuss your goals and desired treatment.
During the consultation, the implantologist or treatment coordinator will discuss your treatment goals, the next steps and estimated costs.More importantly allows you time to ask any queries regarding treatment
Diagnosis and Treatment planning
After the initial consultation, you will have a clinical examination to assess your suitability for dental implants. We will take x rays, CBCT scan and a 3D scan of your existing teeth, giving the team all the information and requirements for your dental implant. Once all the information has been recorded, the dentist can then accurately plan your case. We will then walk you through the procedure, time line and cost, ask should you wish to go ahead we will get a signed treatment plan and begin the treatment phase.
Placing an implant is simple procedure often completed under local anaethestic. Once the implant area is fully numb, the dentist will lift some gum and place the implant in the planned area. Then sutures will be placed close the gum.
We will review the implant in 2 weeks to ensure adequate healing and maintenance. Then once the implant has fully healed and integrated we can plan your crown, deciding the size, shape and shade. We have temporary teeth to fill these implant spaces until your permanent implant teeth are ready.In select cases we can restore the implant on the same day as the implant placement.
Once you’ve had the implant placed, it’s normal to wait between four and eight months for the implant to fully bond with your jawbone.
Once it’s healed, your permanent replacement tooth or teeth can be fitted. This includes the abutment (a small post attached to the top of the implant, which in turn supports the false tooth) and crowns, which are custom-made to fit the size, shape and colour of the teeth they’re replacing.
During and after the treatment, we’ll give you all the advice you need to help you look after your implants. It’s important to follow the aftercare instructions carefully. Your dentist will also advise when they need to see you for follow-up appointments, so they can make sure your implant is secure and healthy
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Smoking.
Poor oral hygiene.
Lack of bone.
Infections.
Poor health.
Poor blood supply.
Certain medications.
Allergic reactions to titanium alloy.
Some of the symptoms of a dental implant failure are not always easy to spot, but they include:
Loose or shifting implants.
Severe pain or discomfort.
Inflammation or swelling of the gums.
Gum recession around the dental implants.
Difficulties chewing or biting.
Dean Shum is the Principal Dentist of 1 Smile and one half of the Shum Brothers.
Dean’s main areas of focus are; digital dentistry, digitally guided implants and Smile Design. With the use of technology and modern clinical techniques he ensures precision and accuracy while delivering his patients’ dream smiles.
Dean cares about each of his patients and believes in the importance of the patient journey which is at the heart of the 1Smile ethos. From initial consultations, during treatment and aftercare Dr Dean prioritises patient care and satisfaction exceeding expectations at every corner. Dean also realises that visiting the dentist can be daunting for some patients so his reassuring and thorough approach to delivering the highest quality, patient cantered care allows even his most nervous patients to feel at ease. He is about to undergo further professional training in sedation to provide even more options for his patients in the practice and further serve their needs.
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