In this month’s blog the team at Valley Dental Practice provide you with information regarding dental implants one of our most popular treatment to replace missing teeth.
Here are 5 facts about dental implants that might surprise you.
More than 130,000 dental implants are placed in the UK every year.
Dental implants are one of the fastest growing dental procedures, with the number placed increasing year on year. By getting them, you will be joining a growing club with many satisfied members.
Dental implants provide a long-lasting tooth restoration.
Bridges, crowns and dentures all need to be replaced within 5-7 years, whereas dental implants should last for at least 10 years, provided they are properly cared for. They are not dependent on the surrounding teeth for stability and have a 98 percent success rate.
Dental implants are made of 3 parts.
When you decide to undergo dental implants, it will take place in three stages. First, the titanium post is implanted into your jawbone. Once this is in place, the abutment is attached to the top of the post. The abutment acts as the anchor for the final component. Finally, the uppermost part of the tooth, the part you see when you smile in the mirror, is attached — the crown, bridge or denture depending on the number of teeth to be replaced.
Dental implants fuse with your jawbone.
When it is placed in your jawbone, the titanium post that forms the base of the dental implant fuses with your jawbone. This is part of the reason that this type of tooth restoration is so long-lasting. You aren’t just restoring the crown part of the tooth — you’re installing a replacement of the actual tooth root. It’s the only restoration option that stimulates bone growth in your jaw.
You can get dental implants at any age.
There are no age restrictions for dental implants. Whenever a tooth is extracted, knocked out or damaged, this type of restoration is an option, as long as your dentist considers your jaw healthy enough to sustain it. Even if you’ve suffered jawbone loss, you can get bone grafts beforehand to prepare your mouth.
If you’d like to learn more about the dental implant process, or would like to find out if they’re right for you, call Valley Dental Practice on 01255 220322 today to book your appointment.
