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Dental implants are the only permanent way a dentist can replace your missing teeth. At Victoria Road Dental Clinic in Ruislip, we have an experienced implantology team who can use implants to replace one, some, or even all of your missing or failing natural teeth.
The benefits of dental implants
There are many benefits to be gained from using dental implants to replace your missing teeth. A dentist will always stress the importance of replacing lost teeth one way or another – be that with implants or traditional bridgework or dentures – because to do otherwise further risks your dental health.
Remaining teeth have a tendency to shift into any gaps, becoming twisted and misaligned in the process and thus more difficult to clean. Having even one missing tooth also puts additional strain on your remaining teeth when you bite and chew food. At our Ruislip practice, we find that dental implants are often the best tooth replacement option.
When we lose teeth, we lose not only the visible crowns, but also the roots beneath the gum line. Without these roots in place, the jaw bone begins to resorb (shrink back) which can cause sagging of the facial skin and can make traditional dentures loose and ill-fitting. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots; they help to prevent the problem of bone resorbtion, whilst keeping your teeth firmly in place.
Denture-wearers who have had their false teeth stabilised with dental implants at our Ruislip clinic are frequently overjoyed as their ability to eat a healthy diet, including all their favourite foods, is restored, along with their beautiful smile.
The placement of implants requires minor oral surgery here at our Ruislip clinic. Your dentist will advise you how many implants you will need at the treatment planning stage, and will precisely plan each implant’s placement.
