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Marvellous Mini Implants in Liverpool

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

You may have heard about the wonders of dental implants and we are delighted to offer both standard and mini implants in the centre of Liverpool. Mini implants are often preferred by patients who are perhaps not the best match for traditional implants, and they can be a hugely impressive and effective solution for patients with missing teeth.

What are mini implants?

Mini implants are simply smaller versions of traditional implants and are often used when patients are unable to have larger implants. Full implants require dense bone tissue in the jaw to support them and some patients don’t have the sufficient bone mass to tolerate them. In this case, mini implants may be a solution.

Mini implants are also commonly used to anchor dentures and these are known as implant-retained dentures. Implant-retained dentures offer a wealth of benefits because they are firmly anchored in place and provide amazing levels of stability. This means that patients never have to worry about soreness caused by ill-fitting dentures or missing out on their favourite foods. With implants there to support the denture, there is also complete peace of mind that the denture will never slip or slide. In some cases, we can also fit mini implants and restorations on the same day, so treatment is much quicker than traditional implant treatment.

The procedure

The procedure to fit mini implants is less invasive than traditional implants and they are usually placed inside sockets in the jaw bone under local anaesthetic or sedation. Mini implants can be fitted straight into the sockets through the gums and there is no need to make an incision in the gum tissue, which means that healing is much quicker.

To find out if you are a suitable candidate for mini implant treatment, simply pop in or give us a call and arrange a consultation.

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How Are Mini Implants Fitted in the Heart of Liverpool?

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Mini dental implants are essentially smaller versions of conventional dental implants, which may be used to support dentures or other types of restoration when the jaw bone lacks density. As mini implants are smaller than normal implants, they are easier to tolerate and may be a viable option for patients who have been advised against traditional implants.

How are mini implants fitted?

Mini implants are fitted in a similar way to traditional dental implants, but the procedure is less invasive, as the head of the implant remains above the gum line. The mini implant fitting procedure is usually carried out whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic or sedation, meaning that they do not experience any pain. Mini implants are finer than larger implants and this means that they can be placed through the gum tissue without the need for an incision.

Mini implants differ to traditional implants because they do not require months of healing and in most cases, the new restoration can be attached on the same day as the implants. This means that the healing period is much shorter and you can enjoy the benefits of your treatment straightaway.

What are the advantages of mini dental implants?

Mini dental implants provide a solution for those patients who do have dense enough tissue in the jaw to support traditional implants. Treatment times are much shorter than traditional implants and the procedure is less invasive, so healing times are much faster and the procedure is not as daunting for nervous patients. Dental implants offer security and stability, they last a lot longer than other types of tooth replacement and they help to reduce bone loss. When attached to dentures, mini implants offer unrivalled levels of support, which enable you to eat and speak freely, safe in the knowledge that there is no risk of the denture slipping.

We are able to use mini implants to support dentures, dental bridges and single crowns.

 

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What Are Mini Dental Implants In Liverpool, And Are They Right For Me?

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

For patients who are not suitable candidates for traditional dental implants, mini implants may be a solution. Mini dental implants are a smaller version of dental implants and they offer many of the same benefits, as well as the added bonus that new restorations can be fitted on the same day as the implants.

The procedure

Mini dental implants are usually fitted under local anaesthetic or sedation; the implants are placed inside sockets in the jaw bone through the gum tissue. The procedure is not as invasive as traditional dental implants and there is no drilling involved. The head of the implant is left above the gum line and this means that the new restoration can be attached straightaway.

Mini implants are strong and stable enough to support a range of restorations, including a crown, dental bridge or denture.

What are the benefits of mini implants?

Mini dental implants are suitable for most patients and you don’t need to worry about bone density as much, as the implants are smaller. If you don’t have sufficient bone density to support a normal implant, mini implants enable you to enjoy the benefits of implant treatment without undergoing bone grafting.

Treatment time for mini implants is also much shorter, as the restoration can be attached to the implant on the same day, rather than months later, as with traditional implants. The procedure is also simpler and less invasive, as there is no need to make an incision in the gums.

If you’ve had trouble with dentures in the past and you are looking for an effective long-term alternative, mini implants could be an excellent option. Implants are built to last and they offer all the functionality of natural teeth.

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Have A New Smile In Just One Appointment With All-On-4 Implants In Liverpool

Friday, May 9th, 2014

If you dream of a new smile without having to wait for months on end, we have the perfect treatment for you! All-on-4 is an innovative implant treatment, which provides instant results for patients with missing teeth.

What is All-on-4 and how is it different?

All-on-4 is a dental implant system. Essentially, it is very similar to many other implants treatments on the market but there are two main differences. Usually, with a full arch of new teeth, a minimum of 6 implants is required. With this treatment, only four dental implants are used. The other difference is that two of the implants (the back implants) are placed at 45 degree angles, rather than 90 degrees, which is the traditional approach.

The All-on-4 system utilises the strongest bone tissue to provide stability for a new arch of teeth.

With this treatment, it is possible to fit the implants and the new teeth on the same day, meaning you don’t need to wait for months to enjoy your new smile.

What are the advantages of treatment?

We use the latest scanning and imaging technology to plan treatment in advance and this means that we can fit the implants and the new teeth on the same day. We make the implants in advance and once they are in place, the teeth are attached. Usually, implant treatment takes several months, so this is a much quicker option.

Implants provide much greater stability for a denture than the natural suction of the gums, which is usually used to hold dentures in place. This means that patients can enjoy increased bite power, better aesthetics and peace of mind that their denture is firmly in place and cannot slip out of position.

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We Offer Permanent Solutions For Missing Teeth In Liverpool City Centre

Monday, April 7th, 2014

At Liverpool Dental Spa we offer a range of options for patients with missing teeth, including the amazing implant-retained dentures.

What are implant-retained dentures?

Implant-retained dentures are dentures, which are held in place by dental implants. This treatment combines the best aspects of denture and implant treatment to provide patients with a truly amazing alternative to natural teeth.

Dental implants provide maximum support for the denture, which enables patients to enjoy all the functionality of a healthy set of natural teeth. Gone are the days when having dentures meant you needed to watch you eat or worry about the denture slipping. With implants, there is no risk of a denture coming loose and the implants provide such strong anchorage that you can eat any food you like without any concerns.

The procedure

The first stage of the procedure is to fit the dental implants. This involves making a small incision in the gum and lifting the tissue to access the jaw bone. A small hole is drilled into the bone and this acts as a socket for the new implant. Once the implant is in place, the gum flap is closed and the incision is stitched and left to heal.

Once the implants have integrated into the jaw bone (this is known as osseointegration), the denture can then be connected and your new smile will be complete!

Am I a suitable candidate for implant-retained dentures?

If you have a large number of missing teeth, you have had problems with dentures in the past or you are looking for a long-term, effective solution for missing teeth, implant-retained dentures could be an excellent option. If you’re interested in this treatment, we can talk you through the process, answer any questions and ensure that you are a suitable candidate for treatment during your consultation.

 

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The Ins And Outs Of Mini Dental Implant Treatment For Missing Teeth In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Dental implants have become an increasingly popular treatment for patients with missing teeth in Liverpool and we are delighted to offer traditional implants and mini dental implants.

What are mini dental implants?

Mini dental implants are smaller versions of traditional dental implants, which are often beneficial for patients who are unable to tolerate standard implants as a result of a lack of density in the jaw bone tissue.

Mini implants enable patients with low bone density to benefit from implant treatment and they also facilitate immediate treatment. Normally, implant treatment takes several months because the standard implant needs time to integrate into the bone tissue before the restoration is attached; however, with mini implants, treatment can be completed in a single day.

The procedure

The procedure to fit mini dental implants is normally carried out under local anaesthetic or sedation. The implant is placed inside a small opening in the jaw bone, with the head of the implant positioned above the gum line. Once the mini implant is in place, the new restoration is attached to the head of the implant.

Unlike the procedure for traditional implants, the gum tissue does not have to be cut in this case; the implants are placed directly into the jaw bone through the gum tissue. This means that the risk of infection is lower, the healing time is much shorter and there is no need for patients to worry about pain.

What are the benefits of mini implants?

Mini implants are smaller than standard implants, but they offer many of the same benefits and are suitable for patients who would maybe not be the best candidates for traditional implant treatment. The procedure to fit mini implants is simpler and quicker and the restoration can be attached straight away, so there is no need for multiple dental visits and patients can enjoy all the benefits of treatment and their new smile immediately.

Mini implants also negate the need for invasive treatment, as they are specifically designed to fit directly into the jaw bone through the gum tissue.

Mini implants are also versatile, as they can be connected to a single crown, a dental bridge or a denture.

 

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The Ins And Outs Of Mini Dental Implant Treatment For Missing Teeth In The Heart Of Liverpool

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

Dentistry has a lengthy and illustrious history, but, if you were alive during its early advancements, you would’ve only had one option for replacing missing teeth: Dentures. Although certainly an improvement over no teeth at all, dentures are certainly not without fault: The fear of slippage, difficulty talking, being unable to eat hard foods, the list goes on & on… Thankfully, in the modern era, we now have dental implants, perhaps the closest we have come thus far in dentistry to replicating a real tooth as a replacement. Sadly, conventional implants sometimes aren’t possible for people as a result of bone density issues. Thankfully, mini implants can be used on far more people than their conventional counterparts…

Firstly, what is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a false tooth attached to a small metal rod. The rod is then attached to your gums.

What are the advantages of conventional implants?

They essentially function just like real teeth.

What are the advantages of the mini ones?

Well, aside from the aforementioned increased applicability of them, they are also quicker to fit than other treatments (including conventional implants): Standard implants can take months of preparation, whilst the miniature ones can be done in just a single day! The procedure is also far less invasive than with the conventional implant procedure.

Added benefits

But that’s not all! Alongside replacing single teeth, mini implants can also be used, in a set of six, to replace a whole mouthful of teeth! A set of dentures can be fixed to a set of six implants, thus overcoming all the common denture related problems cited in my introduction.

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Losing a tooth is never fun, but we offer a form of replacement which will give the highest functionality and the more realistic appearance possible in a replacement. If mini implants might be right for you, please call for a consultation at Liverpool Dental Spa.

 

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Replace Missing Teeth With A Permanent Solution In Liverpool

Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

Halloween is now long behind us, as are the costume based benefits of missing teeth. Outside of dressing up like a pirate from the scurvy era, there isn’t really a reason to leave a tooth un-replaced and doing so can, in fact, lead to a plethora of problems: Teeth keep other teeth in place and, by not replacing a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth will collapse into each other; not replacing a tooth can also increase the chance of contracting gum disease. Given that replacing the tooth is imperative, you then have to decide how to! Dentures have been the classic method for over two millennia, but they also have numerous negatives associated with them, such as slippage and an inability to chew hard foods. Dental implants, however, operate just like real teeth…

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a false tooth which is anchored in to your jaw by a small but sturdy metal rod.

The benefits of dental implants

Functionality is probably their key selling point: If done correctly, a dental implant will work like your old tooth did. As an added bonus, they also prevent the common problem of post-tooth loss atrophy, something which dentures cannot combat: Atrophy, the slow decay of bone surrounding the missing tooth, can lead to a gradual change in face and jaw shape. Dental implants, however, not only help prevent atrophy, but can even stimulate bone growth! No surrounding, healthy tissue need be affected either: Dental bridges, another alternative to dentures, can sometimes require neighbouring teeth to be removed so as to accommodate the false tooth. With dental implants, there is no such problem.

The procedure

First off, your teeth and gums will be checked to ensure you can support the implant. It should be recognised that implants need a reasonable amount of quality bone tissue to be available from the patient; for most folks, this shouldn’t be an issue. The gum is cut, raised and then a small hole, where the implant is to be placed, is drilled into a specific jaw location. Your implant is then fitted into this socket and the gum is stitched back up. The implant is then left to heal, for between six weeks and six months. After this period, a temporary crown will be fitted for between four and six weeks. Following this, the final restoration will be attached.

 

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What Are Mini Dental Implants And Are They Suitable For All Missing Teeth Treatments In Liverpool?

Monday, December 9th, 2013

Mini dental implants, as the name suggests, as are smaller version of traditional dental implants. Mini implants are often a better option for patients who lack sufficient bone mass to support a larger implant.

About mini implants

Mini implants are smaller than traditional dental implants, but they work in the same way and they are able to support a denture, dental bridge or crown. You may be advised to have a mini implant if you do not have sufficient bone mass to anchor a traditional implant.

Mini implants are advantageous because treatment can be completed in one day; usually, the restoration can be fitted on the same day as the implant, so you get instant results.

How are mini dental implants fitted?

Mini implants are usually fitted under sedation or local anaesthetic; the implant is secured into the jaw bone, with the head of it positioned above the gum line. Once the implant is in place, the restoration can be attached.

Traditional implants require months to integrate into the bone tissue; however, with mini implants, this is not necessary because the implants are thinner and this means that they can be inserted into the bone directly through the gum tissue, which eliminates the need to make an incision in the gums.

How could mini implants benefit me?

If you have a missing tooth or a number of missing teeth, mini implants could help to restore your smile and make it easier for you to speak and eat properly. We recommend replacing missing teeth, as gaps in the smile can increase the risk of dental diseases, encourage tooth movement and create problems with confidence linked to the aesthetic of the smile.

If you would like to find out if you are a suitable candidate for mini implant treatment, call us today in central Liverpool!

 

 

 

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Modern Day Dentures For Patients In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

The word ‘dentures’ instantly makes many people feel uncomfortable, due to the images in movies, which make people conjure up pictures of bulky, obviously false looking teeth, sitting in a glass on a bedside table. The reality is that modern dentures have come a long way and are really impressive appliances; however, if you still have reservations, let us talk to you about implant-retained dentures.

What are implant-retained dentures?

Implant-retained dentures are dentures that are held in place by dental implants. Dental implants are small titanium rods, which are placed inside pre-drilled holes in the jaw bone to replace the root of a missing tooth. The implants are made from titanium, which allows them to integrate into the bone; once this process has taken place, the implant can be connected to a restoration.

Benefits of implant-retained dentures

Many people have reservations about wearing dentures; they worry that their denture will slip and come loose, especially when they are eating and that their denture will look false and unnatural. Implant-retained dentures provide a solution, which gives patients complete peace of mind; as the denture is anchored by dental implants, there is no possibility of it coming loose or moving out of position and modern dentures are very lifelike and natural looking.

As the denture is supported by dentures, the bite power is increased and patients can enjoy a wide range of foods without worrying that their denture will slip while they are chewing or biting down. Dental implants also improve the fit of the denture and they do not irritate the gums or affect the neighbouring teeth.

The procedure

The procedure involves two key stages; during the first session, the implants are placed by making a small incision in the gum and drilling a socket in the jaw bone. The implant is then placed inside the socket and left to integrate in a process called osseointegration. Once the implants have settled, the denture can be attached and you can show off your new smile and start enjoying the benefits of your brand new denture. For more information contact us at Liverpool Dental Spa in central Liverpool.

 

 

 

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