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Dental implant procedures at our surgery in Dudley

Whether you’re missing teeth following an accident, decay or gum disease, dental implants are a permanent solution with a natural look. Essentially a substitute for a natural root, implants are a highly reliable form of treatment.
During an initial consultation, our dentists will determine whether this procedure is appropriate for you and create a treatment plan accordingly. We recognise implant dentistry might be daunting, so always ensure our clients are informed and relaxed at each stage of the process.

How many teeth can be supported by
implant dentistry?

  • If you are missing just one natural tooth, then one implant is normally all that will be needed to provide a replacement.
  • Larger spaces created by two, three or more missing teeth do not necessarily need one implant per tooth. The exact number of implants will depend upon the quality and volume of bone at each potential implant site.
  • In the upper jaw, bone density is generally poorer than in the lower. If you have no teeth at all, most treatable providers will want to place a minimum of 6 dental implants to support a complete arch of 10 or more replacement teeth.
  • In the lower jaw, the bone towards the front of the mouth is often very strong and as a direct result, fewer implants may be needed. A simple treatment to provide 10 or more teeth in the lower jaw might be possible with as few as 4 implants, although it is common to use 5 or 6.
    Whilst not suitable for everyone, with proper preparation it is sometimes possible to fit new implant-supported teeth on the same day.

    • What is a dental implant?

    Dental implants are essentially a substitute for a natural root, typically made from titanium or titanium alloy. Each tooth implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth.

    In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread, allowing for components to be fitted. Once fitted, these provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns, bridges and dentures.

    There are many different implant systems available and when competently used, they can deliver a highly reliable form of treatment.

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    01902 675 801