Dentists Preston

Replacing a single missing or failing tooth

If you are missing a single tooth, a tooth implant and a crown can replace it. A single dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root. Single dental implant is the ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Under proper conditions, and with diligent patient maintenance, a tooth implant can last a lifetime. these implants are intimately connected with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth.

A Single dental implant placed by a skilled qualified implant dentist, can provide several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, it replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. Hence the other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, i.e. a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.

Because a single dental implant replaces your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to resorb (impair). A tooth implant integrates with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.

In the long term, a tooth implant can be more aesthetic and easier to keep clean than a bridge. Gums can recede around a bridge, leaving a visible dark defect when the metal base or collar of the bridge becomes exposed. Resorbed bone beneath the bridge can lead to an unattractive smile. and, the cement holding the bridge in place can wash out, allowing bacteria to decay the teeth that anchor the bridge.

Dental Implant therapy , Risk or Opportunity

A tooth Implant is placed in the jawbone through a minor surgical procedure , under a local anesthetic, just like in most everyday dental treatments. Long-term studies show that success rates reach 95% However, Dental implant failure or partial absorption may stem from several reasons, for example, a patient's health condition that may contra-indicate tooth implant placement, lack of cooperation from the patient, drug abuse, poor oral hygiene, emotional problems, chronic alcoholism, and problems related to the quality and density of the bone. Read More

Maintenance of Single Tooth Implant:

The maintenance of a single dental implant is simple, You care for your tooth implant just like a natural tooth. All one needs to do is rinse your mouth often, floss regularly and use a proper tooth brush. A thorough check up along with scaling and polishing needs to be done once in every 6 months.

For more information on your Tooth Implant options , please contact your Implant Dentist at Lane Ends Aesthetic & Implant Centre on 01772-726932

Your local Qualified mplant Dentist in Preston : Dr. P. Tehranian