Implant Supported Dentures
If your dentures are causing gum irritation, or you’ve noticed them slipping and sliding, implant-supported dentures can provide stability akin to a natural set of teeth. Chew, smile and laugh with a set of teeth that feel like your own.
Implant-supported-dentures are a set of dentures that lock in place on top of dental implants. No sticky adhesive is required, which means they are much more stable when you perform functions like chewing. They are easily removable, making them easy to clean and care for. They do not require you to make sacrifices and compromises when it comes to your diet. If you have been a long-term removable denture-wearer, you will know just how frustrating it can be when you cannot enjoy chewier and tougher foods. Implant-supported dentures completely remove this obstacle.
Dental implants are created from titanium, which is highly biocompatible with the jawbone. Once your implants have been placed under local anaesthetic, the healing period starts. This is when the bone in your jaw will grow around the implants. Once your jaw has healed, the implants take on the role of replacement tooth roots. At this stage, they are ready to support a removable set of custom-made dentures.
We will use cutting-edge CT scanning technology and digital planning software to aid in the precise placement of your implants. This equipment also allows us to create an authentic-looking and comfortable set of dentures that fit the form and aesthetic of your mouth and face down to the finest of details.
Loose dentures can be a source of self-consciousness, particularly if your dentures happen to slip in public. Securing a set of dentures in place with implants can do wonders for your confidence, giving you peace of mind when you’re smiling and laughing around others. Implant-supported dentures are also a more cost-effective solution than full-mouth implant treatment. Removable dentures that do not have the support of dental implants cannot prevent the jawbone from shrinking away.
Once your implants have been placed, your jawbone will receive the vital stimulation it needs to stay at a healthy density. Not only is this in the interest of your health, but it will also avert any unwanted changes to your facial aesthetic, including sunken cheeks and a pointed appearance in the chin and jaw area. Finally, loose teeth are not fit for purpose when it comes to eating, particularly tougher foods. Once your dentures are affixed with implants, you will find you have more recourse to chewing and, just as importantly, enjoying your food again.
We treat every implant placement with the utmost seriousness and attention it needs. To ensure all of our patients are 100% satisfied with their treatment, we have in place the following 7 key stages: the consultation stage, the assessment stage, the planning stage, the surgical stage, the temporary restoration stage, the final restoration stage, and the maintenance stage.
The first step in your journey is to take advantage of our free consultation service. This is ideal for anyone who is looking to learn more about treatment in a relaxed and non-clinical environment. Our highly-trained team will understand what your concerns are and how you would like to improve your smile. We will go through all the relevant treatments, providing you with detailed information on the benefits, risks, and processes of the treatments. We will also share with you an idea of how much your treatment could cost and discuss financing options. Furthermore, we will share with you examples of patients we have helped who were in a similar situation to yourself. This appointment lasts approximately 45 minutes and is completely free of charge.
Once you are ready to progress to the next step, we will invite you to an hour-long implant assessment. Our clinical team will listen to your concerns and understand the areas in which you would like to improve. You will be provided with an oral health assessment, after which we will conduct a 3D bone scan. The bone scan will allow our team to assess your bone level, any infections, and other dental risks or considerations. We will share these findings with you and provide you with detailed information on your implant options.
The planning stage is arguably the important stage of an implant journey. Our clinical team works together to develop a treatment plan that we believe will give you the best and most predictable results. You will be provided with a bespoke treatment plan, which will include information about your general health, your dental health, the treatment that you have selected, the process, and the possible risks and complications. It will also include fees and payment options. We will only move to the surgical stage once you are 100% happy with your treatment plan.
Typically, our clinical team will schedule half a day for each patient who has dental implant treatment with us. Therefore, the session may take anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. If you have opted for IV sedation, then this will be administered to you upon your arrival. If you are nervous about having dental treatment, intravenous (IV) sedation is an effective and safe treatment. IV sedation brings you to a state of semi-consciousness. You won’t be fully aware of what’s happening, but you will be able to respond to verbal commands or light touches. After this, the surgical procedure will begin, which can consist of existing tooth or root removal, hygiene treatment, bone grafting, and dental implant placement.
Patients are provided with a temporary restoration after their implant surgery. However, some patients need to wait several months while the implants fully heal before they can be restored with a denture. A common reason why implants fail is to do with loading the implants too early. Therefore, our team will never rush the healing process. Our team will carefully monitor your progress over the upcoming months to ensure your implants are healing and binding well to your jawbone.
Once we are satisfied with the progress of your implants, we will only then move on to designing your final restoration. We are fortunate to have an on-site dental laboratory where we manufacture all of our restorations in-house. Our patients often spend time at our laboratory, meeting the dental technicians who will create the final restoration. During this process, our patients are encouraged to bring in old photographs of their smiles and fully immerse themselves in the smile design process.
To minimise implant failure rates and ensure long-term success, our patients are provided with detailed information on how to care for their implants. Your treating dentist will recommend a suitable maintenance plan, which may include regular dental assessments, hygiene, and gum treatment, as well as annual implant health assessments.
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For treatments over £1,000, we offer flexible financing options, including interest-free plans for 6, 12, or 18 months, and interest-bearing plans for 24, 36, 48, or 60 months. Use our finance calculator below to to calculate your rate.
Finance is available for treatments up to £30,000. Credit decisions will be subject to your individual circumstances. You must be over 18 and earn an income to apply.
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