Single Implants
Securely replace missing teeth
Why Dental Implants?
Dental Implants have become first choice for many people.
Appearance in the front of the mouth is very important and it is essential to produce a tooth that looks natural and at the same time to create gum contours that are very similar to those of adjacent teeth.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR A SINGLE MISSING TOOTH
We will discuss all of the options available to you to ensure you can make an informed decision. We have detailed some alternative options below:
1. All Plastic Denture
This is bulky and can compromise other teeth by stopping the natural cleansing of teeth by soft tissues and saliva. This leads to possible gum problems and tooth decay.
2. A Metal Skeleton Denture
These are an improvement but can inhibit the natural cleansing and often have visible clasp arms.
3. Adhesive Bridgework
This option has the advantage of being simple to provide involves only minimal preparation to other teeth. However it carries the risk of falling out as the bond fatigues – particularly if someone has a heavy bite. Also the metal wings that are glued to the adjacent teeth tend to make the teeth it is stuck to look grey.
4 Fixed Bridgework
This option can be very predictable. However healthy teeth need to be cut down to support the bridge and can cause more problems with them later.
5. A Dental Implant with a Fixed Porcelain Crown
With this type of treatment adjacent teeth are not damaged and implant placement stops further loss of bone height in the area.
AN EXAMPLE OF SINGLE TOOTH RESTORATION
