Implant retained over-dentures have been used for the past twenty years in London and other places around the world to treat fully edentulous mandibles. There is considerable literature available in London to support this treatment’s use and efficacy. These procedures are done on two, three or four implants and are relatively simple to carry out, making them an ideal choice for dentists working on their first few implant patients. It also does not require too many appointments and is cheaper than most other forms of implant treatments, like fixed bridges. Just like conventional dentures, they are capable of restoring facial profile and lip support very effectively, making them a viable option for dentists and patients alike.
It is unfortunate that some dental practitioners oversimplify these implant procedures in their implant advertisements, ignoring the potential risks. For instance, a healthy patient who has a healthy bone structure is a great candidate for this kind of treatment. But, the reality is that such patients are hard to come by especially for over-dentures. Implant retained over-dentures are certainly a great option for patients seeking implant treatments, but what is essential is that they understand that they are not without potential pitfalls.
For example, it is common to see people in their seventies and eighties requiring implant treatment. At this age, the chance of them having other concomitant conditions is quite high, which can have a significant effect on the implant treatment. There are quite a few other conditions that might affect this kind of implant treatment, such as diabetes which impairs bone healing, steroid-based treatments, respiratory or cardiac disease history and of course tobacco, alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, a detailed medical history is essential before treating a case, even if it maybe uncomplicated.

Have you lost a single tooth and don’t really want the headache of getting a three unit bridge of a replaceable bridge to replace the tooth? Well read on for the latest on London dental implantsDental implants have taken the world by storm. The simple procedure of placing a screw into bone and then permanently inserting an artificial tooth on it was an old idea but no one really thought it would be so successful! The procedure is now routinely done for patients who can afford it and request it. For your knowledge here is a list of the frequently asked question regarding dental implants-

Are all dental implants successful?
Implant techniques have been around since the 1950s and newer procedures and techniques are still being innovated. If the process is done by an expert then a 93% success rate is guaranteed. The remaining seven percent is also dependent on patient co-operation in maintaining oral hygiene.

Can everyone do a dental implant?
Generally if you are healthy without any chronic disease you can request the process for yourself .but you will need a detailed medical examination as well as a complete dental examination before the dentist can start the procedure.

How long will the process take and is it noticeable by other people?
The process will take about 3-4 months and once the procedure is done it’s literally impossible to make out the implant from natural teeth.

Get a dental implant if you are missing a tooth. This is not only a cosmetic issue but as well as a cause of a rapid health decline. A person with a missing tooth/teeth will have a lot of problem chewing food, which causes health deterioration.
Another big threat that lurks with missing teeth is the change in the facial structure. There are people who do not consider getting an implant for the back teeth because they think that they are not visible and not a cosmetic issue.
This thought just prevents them from consulting their dentists who have been educating the community of London to immediately respond to dental issues for a very long time. This neglect starts to lead into problems that are surely avoidable.
Let us understand the exact process of what happens once you lose a tooth. When you lose a tooth, the bone starts to resorb, which causes the surrounding teeth to move. This movement occurs because prior the teeth were stacked closely.
But when one tooth got lost, the symmetry was disturbed and the teeth began to move, which causes spacing between teeth and causes the individual to lose the symmetry of the face.
This sounds scary but it is true. Also when there is resorption of the bone, the muscle attached to the bone is also lost, which results in sagging of the skin. With a timely dental implant, the process of bone and muscle loss can be easily averted.
Therefore those individuals who suffer from a tooth loss must immediately consult with their dentist to determine the best possible solution.