Through many different causes people can lose one or more of their teeth, when even treatment like root canals cannot save the day.  For more than just aesthetic reasons this problem needs to be fixed if it happens, it also affects the surrounding teeth and tissue as well as the structural integrity of your mouth.  A lot of dentists in Kent are now taking the position that since it is important to preserve the health of the mouth, dental implants should be used in place of the more traditionally used bridges and dentures.

Titanium dental implants are placed in your jaw during this particular dental job in order to replace the root of the tooth which should be there and strengthen the surrounding jaw to prevent it from becoming degraded.  Onto this implant, once it is in place and healed, your permanent dentures or crowns will be securely fixed, leaving you with a healthier, more attractive smile.

The first step is a complete investigation of your mouth’s health and structure, decay must be eliminated and the drill site must be checked for suitability before anything can go ahead. At the dentist. Under local or general anaesthetic your gum is lifted, the hole made and the implant inserted, the area is then recovered with the gum and left to heal for between six weeks and six months until it is ready for the completion of the procedure.  You will be given a temporary denture or bridge to protect the area and allow proper tooth functionality during the healing process, this will be swapped for the permanent alternative once the recovery is satisfactory.