Q. How big is a dental implant?
A. The dental implant is made from Titanium and is about 5mm long |
Q. How long do implants last?
A. The best implant systems can show lifetime survival rates of 98% - naturally the crown or other restoration may need some maintenance or replacement – However implants are more effective than other forms of treatment.
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Q. Will it hurt?
A.Most patient are amazed at how little discomfort they feel!
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Q. how long will it take?
A. In the right circumstances most of the treatment can be done in one appointment. It depends on many factors:
operator experience, implant system, bone quality and volume, strength of the biting forces, the presence of infection and oral hygiene. |
Q. What will I look like during treatment?
A. We ensure that your smile is intact throughout the stages of treatment.
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Q. Will I be bruised or swollen?
A.It is unusual but occasionally some patients do experience bruising or swelling.
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Q. How much time will I have to take off work?
A. Normally absence from work in not necessary unless more advanced surgical work is needed to optimise the end result. |
Q. When is sedation recommended?
A. Sedation may be recommended during longer treatments sessions which involve more advanced surgical work, however some patients do opt for sedation during any treatment which can be discussed with the dentist. |
Q. How do I look after the finished work?
A. Regular hygiene visits are essential to ensure continued health and protect your investment. |
Q. Can I go on holiday during the course of treatment?
Yes - we just recommend a two week gap after major surgery.
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Q. What if I don't like the finished result?
A. We routinely fit the final result with a soft cement to give you time to be sure that you are happy with the result - we also have a technician on site to help ensure the best possible results for the most discerning patients. Our professional team endeavour to provide you with a result you will be delighted with!
All our work is guaranteed for 5 years - if you follow our maintenance recommendations |
Q. Will smoking affect the implants?
A. Modern implant systems are more tolerant of smoking and drinking - but there is some negative effects on success rates.
More advanced procedures like bone grafts are almost always doomed to failure for smokers. |
Q. Is there a simple way to secure dentures?
A. A denture passes biting and chewing forces and movement in to the gums and underlying bone. As the bone shrinks away the dentures become increasingly unstable. A couple of simple studs can provide a massive improvement and a bar on three or four implants provide yet more stability. With four implants and precision connectors we can load the implants not the gum - with a significant, long term improvement. |
Q. Can you add more implants later on if you lose more teeth or want to upgrade to a better solution?.
A. Yes, implant technology allows great flexibility so upgrading is quite straight-forward. |
