Treatments
Multiple dental implants
If you’re missing more than one tooth, there are a number of options available to you at Lyme Bay Dental & Implant Clinic.
Treatments
If you’re missing more than one tooth, there are a number of options available to you at Lyme Bay Dental & Implant Clinic.
Treatments
Dentures can be uncomfortable, irritating and embarrassing. With advances in Implant Dentistry, Lyme Bay Dental & Implant Clinic now have many innovative techniques for either denture stabilisation or completely replacing the need to wear a denture.
Implants
How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants have been used for over 30 years to replace missing teeth. As with natural teeth, they can be damaged by trauma and affected by gum disease and poor oral hygiene. However, if they are looked after like normal teeth, they can last a lifetime.
Implants
What is Immediate Loading?
Immediate Loading is when a dental implant and crown are fitted at the same time. This is as opposed to a Delayed Loading implant, which is a two-stage process, separated by a period of up to six months.
The main advantage of Immediate Loading is convenience. The procedure can be done in the same day, which is why it’s sometimes known as ‘the same day smile’.
Other advantages are that it’s a quicker procedure, there’s no need to wait for the bone and implant to fuse, and you don’t need to wear a temporary bridge or dentures.
However, the main disadvantage with Immediate Loading is that there’s an increased risk of loss of the implant, due to a failure of the bone to fuse sufficiently to the implant.
Your Portman dentist will advise you on which technique will be the most beneficial for you.
Next steps
If you're ready to take up treatment, get in touch.