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You may have heard about dental implants or other tooth replacement options, but often people aren’t sure what exactly they are. So they ask many questions when losing a tooth and the various options available to replace it, depending on their budget and needs. Now, the two main options to replace missing teeth are getting…
When dentures or false teeth are mentioned, most people create an image of their grandma’s set of teeth placed in a glass of water. However, significant advances in the dental industry have completely changed the dental replacement landscape. Modern false teeth are simpler, more natural-looking with more subtle fittings. We dare say that most of…
Have you considered getting dental implants to restore your smile? Are you looking to seal off the missing tooth within your gums? Then this post is for you. It is an in-depth guide into the world of dental implants. It has a wide scope delving into the various dental implant types, the general implant procedures…
Tooth decay or trauma can eventually lead to tooth loss. Restorative procedures like dental implants, bridges and dentures, are usually the best long-term solutions, however, the cost of such dental restorations may be daunting and prevent some people to opt for it. Many dental practitioners in London offer a wide variety of dental implant procedures,…
If you’ve never heard of guided implant placement, you better listen up: the number of computer-generated surgical guides has been predicted to double from 15,000 being purchased in the US in 2012 to more than 31,000 in 2019 (2014 iData report) and this trend is also visible in Europe. At Angel Smile practice in London…
Losing your teeth can happen in different ways. You might have had an accident or an illness which caused your teeth to fall out or you’re simply getting older and your gums are receding. Obviously, this doesn’t only affect your self-esteem due to visible gaps in your smile, but also causes problems with eating foods….
In certain circumstances implants can be placed in the hole left by the root immediately after an extraction which is called an Immediate Implant . An Immediate Implant can be fitted from start to finish in one appointment. Usually implants need to integrate with the bone after they have been placed in bone. This takes at least 3-6 months and…
A number of Implants may be used to secure a lower denture. A hole is made in the jaw bone for each Implant. The Implant is positioned and a Healing Cap applied. The gum is replaced while the bone recovers. Access to the Implant is made and the second part of the Implant is attached….
Sometimes a tooth needs a root treatment. Once an Implant has been placed … … an abutment is fitted to hold the Crown. The abutment and the base of the crown may be metal. However, in certain light, this can make the tooth look dull. An alternative … … is for the abutment to be…
Following placing an implant it can be some months before the new tooth is fitted. A temporary denture can be made for cosmetic purposes within this time however the impact of opposit jaw by biting can disturb the implant and affect the healing process. As an alternative an adhesive bridge can be made which is fixed to the…
