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Implants,
they’re the
way forward
No refferal required.
Implants are nothing new in dental care.
In fact, dental implants have been used
to replace one, several or all teeth in the
upper or lower jaws since the mid 1960’s.

So what are dental implants?
They are small screws made of titanium, which
is a metal accepted by the body. The titanium
screw is inserted into the jawbone to form the
foundation of the implant. Once the screw or
screws are fixed an abutment (a ceramic or
titanium component that ensures a secure fit
between the dental implant and the crown)
is fixed to the screw. Once the screw and the
abutment are in place it is time to fit the crown,
the bridge, or the prosthesis for an entire upper
or lower jaw.

...or several teeth
Speech and chewing abilities can be hampered
when several teeth are missing. If you or
somebody you know are in this situation, there
are two solutions: separate crowns on dental
implants or a bridge attached to two or more
dental implants.

...or all of the teeth
If you are missing all of your teeth in the upper or
lower jaw dental implants are the right solution.
You can for example choose a full bridge that is
attached to several dental implants. Another
option is a removable prosthesis that is attached
via anchoring devices to two or more dental
implants. The prosthesis remains securely in place
in your mouth - yet it is easy to remove.

Dental implants have

A treatment tailored to you

many advantages.

When you are ready for a dental implant, you’ll
get a solution tailored according to your needs,
general state of health, and the quantity and
quality of your bone tissue. These factors also
determine the total duration of the treatment.
Through innovation and product development,
we are committed to making the treatment
as comfortable as possible. It is usually carried
out under a local anaesthetic and intravenous
sedation and most patients do not feel anything.
What’s more, chair time is short - you can leave
our surgery directly after the procedure.

• Dental implants look, feel and function like
your natural teeth.
• Healthy teeth do not need to be ground down
to support dental implants.
• Anchoring dental implants in the jawbone
stimulates bone tissue arresting the ongoing
bone loss, which occurs after a tooth is extracted.
Ensuring an aesthetic result which help to
maintain facial structures.
• Dental implants do not require any adhesives
to hold the new teeth in place, and eliminate
discomfort and insecurity of loose, ill-fitting
dentures.
• Last but not least: you get a secure and
permanent tooth replacement.

Solutions for every need.
A dental implant is the optimal solution for
anyone who is missing one or more teeth.
Replacing a single tooth.
A crown mounted on an implant is the best
choice if you’re missing a tooth in the upper or
lower jaw. The dental implant allows you to eat,
laugh and smile naturally.

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Dental
Implant
actual size.

Your new teeth need the same care as natural
teeth. Brush your new teeth carefully and floss as
usual. In addition, the risk of discolouring due to
coffee, tea and wine is no greater than for natural
teeth.

For further details and treatment please
contact Dr A Sattar at Wootton Bridge
No refferal required.
Dental Implant Clinic on 01983 882111.

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