"I have been very happy with the implants administered by Dr Idris and he even made me feel relaxed. Many thanks."
Mr Hickerson, Wirral
Benefits of implants
Dental Implants UK offer a range of treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment.Dental implants provide so much more than just an alternative to dentures and bridges. They will give you a confident smile with replacement teeth that look and feel like natural teeth.
Almost anyone can benefit from implants, whether you have lost your teeth years ago or just want to enhance your smile. Many of our patients have remarked how it has changed their appearance completely, some even comparing it with having a mini facelift!
Have a look at the benefits of dental implants below, then browse our different treatments to find the one that's perfect for you.
What is a dental implant?
Implants can replace either a single or multiple missing teeth. The dental implants used by most dental specialists are root-form implants. This means that they are replacement or substitute tooth roots, used to replace natural tooth roots where teeth are missing.Why choose dental implants?
Renewed self-confidence Improved physical appearance Convenience of hygiene Improved ability to taste foods Better health due to improved nutrition Does not compromise adjacent teeth Peace of mind that teeth won't fall out Elimination of denture adhesivesRenewed self-confidence
Many of the people who now enjoy the benefits of implant-supported replacement teeth say that their self-esteem and self-confidence have been restored as a result of having one of our treatments. Some of our patients also say that they are told they look younger, while another says she feel like she has had a mini facelift!
Improved physical appearance
Since implants preserve bone, they prevent the deterioration of the facial structures - thereby improving your appearance. The collapse of the lower one-third of the face, caused by complete tooth loss, can be visually corrected and the remaining bone can be reserved. The appearance of wrinkles around the mouth caused by posterior bite collapse or complete facial structure collapse are virtually eliminated.
Your smile also looks much more natural with dental implants. Even when only one tooth is missing, long-term aesthetics are usually much better with an implant-supported replacement tooth than with a traditional tooth-supported bridge. This is particularly important in the front of your mouth, where preventing a visible bone defect is critical for a natural appearance.
Convenience of hygiene
It is much easier to clean and care for an implant-supported crown, which can be cleaned like a natural tooth. In comparison, a tooth-supported bridge requires the use of a floss threader for proper cleaning. It is also easier to clean implant-supported replacement teeth than a removable partial.
Improved ability to taste foods
Wearing an upper denture can prevent you from really tasting food, as the roof of the mouth is covered. With implant supported replacement teeth, it is not necessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so it is possible to enjoy the taste of foods much more.
Better health due to improved nutrition and proper digestion
People with dentures usually have problems eating certain foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, which can compromise their nutrition. Additionally, since it is difficult to chew properly with dentures, digestion is often compromised. These problems disappear with dental implants.
Adjacent teeth are not compromised to replace missing teeth
Tooth replacement with traditional tooth-supported bridges requires grinding down the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth/teeth, so that the bridge can be cemented onto them. This tooth structure can never be replaced and the long-term health of these teeth is compromised.
Partial dentures have clasps that hook onto adjacent teeth, putting pressure on them as the partial rocks back and forth. Eventually these teeth can loosen and come out as a result of this pressure.
Replacing missing teeth with implant-supported crowns/bridges does not involve the adjacent natural teeth, so they are not compromised or damaged.
Peace of mind that teeth won't fall out
People who wear dentures often worry that their dentures will fall out when they laugh, sneeze or even when they eat. Since the bone bonds to the implants, replacement teeth have a stable foundation and are securely attached to the implants - so there is no fear that teeth will fall out.
Elimination of denture adhesives
Since implant supported teeth are securely attached to the implants, there is no need for denture adhesives, which are often needed to keep dentures from falling out.
