The Benefits Of Multiple Dental Implants

In the past many people have not been offered replacement until multiple teeth are lost and then often the only solution is a denture. Unfortunately, a denture rarely provides the correct support as they move during chewing and often result in a loss of confidence for the wearer.


Dental implant treatments are becoming increasingly sophisticated, able to replace a greater number of missing teeth than ever before - allowing patients to restore their smile with a permanent dental solution that removes the need for traditional dentures, and restore multiple teeth with less need for repeated surgeries and other treatments. 


What are Dental Implants?
 

Dental implants can help replace missing teeth at the front of the mouth in order to improve your smile and restore confidence. Back teeth can also be replaced to restore chewing and provide stability in mouths where tooth loss is leading to damage to the remaining teeth.

A dental implant is a specialist fixture made from Titanium that essentially replaces the root of a missing tooth - giving you a long-lasting, secure alternative to traditional dentures. The dental implant “bonds” to bone, giving the implant a firm fixture so that a crown can be attached or other options can be added to support multiple new teeth.

Multiple Tooth Implants

If you are missing multiple teeth, then dental implants can be even more important when you are considering a fixed replacement. Conventional bridges, using teeth at each end of the gap, are known to be more prone to failure in the long term when used over longer spaces, an issue which dental implant treatments can help you to avoid. 


Dental implants work independently of the adjacent teeth, preserving and prolonging the life of the surrounding natural teeth. Dental implants also spread the load during chewing and help to preserve bone in the area. Multiple missing teeth can often be replaced using a bridge on implants, thereby reducing the cost, as not every tooth being replaced requires its own implant.


The benefits of multiple tooth implants for patients can include: 


  • An improvement in or preservation of chewing power and stability - The chewing power will transmit through your multiple tooth implants to your jaw. This also helps to preserve the jaws’ bone density and volume.

  • Visual improvements in your smile, boosting your confidence - Instead of avoiding scenarios where other people may see your teeth, such as talking to people face to face or laughing, patients who choose this procedure notice an immediate enhancement. Some patients even see fewer facial wrinkles, giving them a more youthful appearance.

  • Dental implants are a permanent solution - Unlike dentures that must be regularly removed to clean and maintain, dental implants are a permanent fixture that can last a lifetime. This makes life easier and more convenient for patients with multiple dental implants, who no longer have to worry about future tooth loss or replacing temporary dentures. 

  • Mouth functionality improvements - Dental implants can mean patients no longer have any issues with eating or chewing, with multiple dental implants giving you the same functional ability as someone who still has most of their natural teeth.



Full Arch Implant Treatments

The loss of all of the teeth in an upper or lower jaw can be an extremely debilitating experience for anyone who has to go through it. Unfortunately, a denture of the required size can have a significant impact on an individual’s confidence and quality of life - this is where full arch dental implants step in. 


Dental implants that utilise a fixed bridge, are composed of four to six implants, fixed Hybrid Dentures (often referred to as an “All-on-4” restoration), and an over denture supported by implants are all multiple implant treatments offered by 7oaks Dental Clinic that can permanently replace a denture.


Which solution is right for you depends on your dental needs and suitability for specific treatments, bone availability and the cost of treatment. Many patients about to lose their teeth also have the option of a fixed temporary replacement on the same day as the teeth are extracted and implants placed, often called “Same Day Teeth” or “Teeth in a Day”, which also avoids the wearing of temporary dentures even during the treatment.

 

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