If you are missing all of your teeth and you are looking for an alternative solution to dentures, then dental implants may be the right choice for you.
If all of the upper and lower teeth are to be replaced, then it is possible to use an entirely fixed reconstruction which does not need to be removed from the mouth. Alternatively, we can use a precision retained removable reconstruction which behaves in much the same way as a fixed bridge but enables us to replace bone (in the form of a denture flange) without having to get involved with bone grafting.
For elderly patients and people, who might not be fit for a general anaesthetic, this is often a very satisfactory way of replacing a large number of teeth. Such a reconstruction will require some are between four and six dental implants to be placed as it is not necessary to replace every tooth with a dental implant.
As well as treating people who know what they need, many of our patients have very sensible questions they need answering before they decide to go ahead with treatment. If you are worried you may be about to lose all or some of your teeth, please talk to us.
Acting quickly can often slow deterioration, and in some cases save teeth. Things are often not as bad as you think and we are always happy to discuss the range of dental implant solutions so you have all the information you need to make a decision
