5 Most Common Questions About Dental Implants

Tooth implants in London are a great solution to missing teeth and can restore form and function to your smile, but we understand they can represent quite an investment. If you’re doing a little background reading, have been considering dental implants but need some guidance, or are just plain curious, then hopefully these 5 questions and answers can shed some light on the world of benefits dental implants promise!

Will my dental implants look natural?

This is a common concern about tooth implants. Nobody wants one gleaming, artificially white tooth in amongst a mouth full of normal-coloured teeth, and we can assure you that your dental implant won’t look like that at our London dental practice! We craft your dental implant in London to not only be the same size and shape as your existing teeth but also the same colour, so nobody needs to know you had treatment. We won’t tell if you don’t.

How are dental implants placed in the mouth?

After your initial and in-depth consultation at our London dental practice, our specialist dentist Andreas Jahnigen will place your dental implants in a separate appointment. Your dental implants will come in two parts: the root, and the implant crown. We will place your root first, which will fuse to your jawbone over time to provide a strong and stable foundation for your tooth replacement. The second stage involves fitting the crown, which is the part of the implant that resembles the tooth. This procedure is similar to implant-retained dentures, where multiple roots are placed, and a denture is fixed onto them with the crowns already attached.

What are tooth implants made of?

Your teeth need to be able to withstand pressure from chewing, biting, and any general wear and tear, so of course, you need your dental implants to be strong and sturdy. Your root will be made of titanium which ensures a stable and reliable foundation for the crown. Your implant crown will be made of solid porcelain, which is not only strong but offers excellent cosmetic results, too.

Can dental implants shift and move?

The best thing about dental implants in London is that they are designed to be permanent. The dental implants are fixed into the jaw and will gradually fuse to the bone, so no they will not shift as traditional dentures do. They feel and function exactly like real teeth, so you don’t need to worry about their movement. They will, of course, encounter damage like your natural teeth if you don’t brush, floss, and attend regular dentist appointments, but as long as you look after them they should last you a lifetime!

Will tooth implants stop bone loss?

Here comes the science part. Our teeth send signals to our jawbone that they’re still intact and in use, so our jaw can continue to turn over new tissue to keep them healthy. So, when you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, the affected part of the jaw bone doesn’t receive stimuli to produce new tissue. Without tissue turnover, this part of the jaw falls into disuse, and you could lose as much as 25% of your bone density in 12 months! When you replace this tooth with a dental implant, the pressure of it stimulates the jaw to keep working and creating new tissue, so your dental implant can keep your jaw in the best working order.

We hope these questions have shed some light on dental implants in London and their many benefits! If there is anything more you would like to know, whether they be further questions about placement or regarding your suitability, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Contact a friendly member of staff at our Clapham practice on 020 7622 5333,  enquire online or book online today.

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