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Dental Implants in Kent
Nothing drains your confidence quite like a failing smile. When gaps start to appear, day-to-day things such as eating, speaking and smiling can become a challenge. If you would love to put your favourite foods back on the menu and that confident smile back on your face, dental implants may be the answer.
A dental implant is the ultimate solution to replace missing teeth and has shown high levels of success for millions of patients. As well as replacing single teeth, they can be used to replace all of your teeth and are also great at securing your dentures – say goodbye to that messy glue!
The design of dental implants is based on that of a natural tooth which is commonly described as having two main parts: the crown that sits above the gums and the root that sits securely below the gum.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a long-term, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth. With proper care and attention, they can last 15 years, helping you avoid issues caused by missing teeth such as a sunken facial appearance, difficulty eating and tooth movement.
The dental implant is a titanium screw that replaces the root of the missing tooth. A crown is then fitted on top of the implant, leaving you with a natural looking result. This is a fixed option that does not need to be removed at night! It looks and feels like a real tooth.
Am I Suitable For Dental Implants?
If you’ve lost one or more teeth, you’ll likely be a good candidate for dental implants. Maintaining good oral health, such as addressing any tooth decay or gum disease, helps ensure the best possible outcome. Quitting smoking can also significantly boost the success of your treatment.
During your consultation, the implantologist will review your medical history to confirm that tooth implants are the right choice for you, ensuring a safe and successful treatment.
The Benefits of Dental Implants Treatment
Dental implants offer a range of fantastic benefits:
- Long-lasting: With proper care, dental implants can serve you well for 15 years, making them a durable solution unlike other options.
- Strong and reliable: Once fully integrated, your dental implant functions just like a natural tooth, allowing you to eat and speak with confidence.
- Comfortable: Dental implants are incredibly comfortable, acting as a natural, healthy tooth. Once you’re used to it, you’ll hardly notice it’s there.
- Natural appearance: Designed to look natural, dental implants blend seamlessly into your smile. They are expertly crafted to match the colour and appearance of your natural teeth.
Stages of Dental Implants Treatment
- Consultation – During your initial consultation, the implantologist will carry out a comprehensive assessment and a 3D scan.
- Treatment Plan – You will be provided with a bespoke treatment plan that prioritises your needs.
- Treatment – Your dental implant is fitted. This takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Follow Up – 8-12 weeks later, moulds and measurements are taken for your crown or bridge.
- Final Fitting – Your crown or bridge will be fitted two weeks later.
What If I Have Multiple Missing Teeth?
Dental implants are the ideal solution for replacing multiple missing teeth. In these circumstances, there are a few options:
- Implant-Supported Bridges: This involves the placement of a few dental implants to support multiple teeth.
- Implant-Supported Dentures: Dental implants anchor the dentures in place, preventing slippage and enhancing stability. This is a great option for those with extensive tooth loss.
How Do I Care For My Cosmetic Dental Implants?
Dental implants should be cared for just like natural teeth with some additional considerations. These include:
- Daily Brushing and Interdental Cleaning: It’s easy for plaque to build up around implants. We recommend cleaning twice a day to remove food particles and plaque that may accumulate between the teeth
- Quit Smoking: Smoking can dramatically slow down the implant healing process and weaken the gums around the implant. Quitting smoking can avoid these issues becoming long-term problems.
Implant Packages and Costs
At Pennypot Dental, we’re pleased to provide high-quality dental implants. Browse our Fee Guide to find out more.
To help you spread the cost, we’re delighted to offer our valued patients interest-free finance for up to two years. We also have payment plans for 3, 4 and 5 years. To apply for finance, please get in touch with your practice.
Why Choose Us For Private Dental Implants?
Using the latest techniques and advanced technology, at Pennypot Dental, we’re dedicated to delivering natural-looking, durable results. Our experienced implantologists have placed thousands of implants and have high levels of success.
If you’re searching for a reputable provider of dental implants in Kent, you’ve come to the right place. With a strong commitment to safety, precision and excellence, we ensure that your journey to the smile of your dreams is swift, efficient and stress-free!
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Dr Manoj Patel, our specialist in prosthetics and implantology, has completed advanced training in dental implant placement. He only uses the latest clinically proven implant systems and has successfully placed and restored over 700 dental implants. Dr Patel is based at our Hythe Practice, he accepts referrals from other dentists for dental implants in Kent.
Dr Stephen Franks is our dental implantologist and graduated from University College Hospital London in 1990. Stephen completed extensive implant training under the International Team for Implantology and achieved a Master’s Degree in Dental Implantology at Bristol University. Dr Franks has over ten years’ experience in placing dental implants and has placed well over 2,000 implants. His treatment protocols follow evidence-based research to ensure a high success rate. As well as single implants, Dr Franks also provides same-day and All-on-Four dental implants, bone grafting and sinus lifts.
- They look, feel and function like your natural teeth
- Healthy teeth do not need to be drilled down to support dental implants
- They have anti-ageing benefits as they help to maintain bone density which reverses the sunken facial appearance caused by tooth loss
- They are a fixed option and eliminate the discomfort and insecurity of loose, ill-fitting dentures
The life expectancy of dental implants can vary. If well cared for, it is not unreasonable to expect them to last twenty years or more; however, if not properly maintained, dental implants have been known to start to fail within a few years.
A typical dental implant treatment would consist of the following appointments:
- Consultation and CBCT scan
- Placement of the dental implant (approximately 30 minutes)
- Removal of stitches two weeks later
- Impressions 8-12 weeks later
- Fit of crown or bridge two weeks later
Dental implant placements are carried out as comfortably as possible. We ensure that the treatment area is completely numb using local anaesthesia. Following treatment, you may experience mild or moderate discomfort for the first few days. This is normal and can be easily controlled with over-the-counter medication. Bruising and swelling can sometimes occur, which usually resolves within a week.
The All-On-4 Teeth treatment protocol allows us to remove your remaining teeth, place the dental implants and fit a provisional bridge all on the same day.
This therefore reduces treatment times, normally avoids the need for complex sinus bone grafting, and reduces the cost of treatment. This is a fixed and secure solution, so there is no need to worry about your teeth moving about or dropping.
With this technique, you can visit the practice in the morning and leave with your new teeth in time for lunch.
We see excellent success rates for our All-On-4 dental implants in Kent.
A single implant will support a single crown and is the ideal solution when compared to conventional alternatives as it does not compromise adjacent teeth.
A fixed implant bridge involves the placement of two or more dental implants. Crowns are then fabricated and connected to the implants with a centre crown that sits over the gums.
Dental implants can be used to support a fixed bridge. This means nothing is covering the roof of your mouth and they do not need to be removed at night. This is the ultimate solution to kickstarting your day-to-day wellbeing, especially when meetings, events and romance call.
Alternatively, implants can be used to secure and stabilise full dentures. This has been called the ‘gold standard’ of care for lower denture wearers. The treatment involves fitting of two or four denture implants. These are then attached to the dentures with special snap on connections. The dentures still need to be removed for cleaning; however, they are stable and secure without the need for messy denture adhesives.
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