05 December 2016
Dental implants Manchester – What Are My Treatment Options?
If you’re under the impression that dental implants Manchester replace teeth on a one-for-one basis only then you’d be mistaken. Dental implants are incredibly versatile and as a result a dentist Didsbury can use implants to restore your smile in many ways. Indeed at Church Road Dental, care extends to a number of options. Let’s take a closer look.
Single tooth replacements
This is the type of procedure that most people commonly associate with dental implants where one implant and one crown replaces a missing tooth to complete a smile.
Multiple missing teeth
As dental implants are relatively expensive to buy it isn’t always cost effective to replace teeth on a one-for-one basis when there are several consecutive teeth missing. Aside from the cost, replacing multiple teeth with dental implants can turn into quite a lengthy surgical procedure, and this isn’t necessarily ideal for every patient. Instead it’s better for multiple missing teeth to be replaced by a combination of implants, which in turn support fixed bridge work. As an example a 3 unit bridge which can replace 3 teeth in a row usually consists of just two dental implants which support three crowns. The same principle applies whether you have more than 3 teeth missing or even a whole arch of missing teeth. This time however, you’d need somewhere between 4-8 implants to replace an entire arch utilising 10 or more dental crowns.
Denture supported implants
At our practice our Church Road dental care extends to denture supported implants. These usually apply to those who have lost all their teeth in one or both jaws. This is where a full arch of false teeth are held in place by two or more strategically placed dental implants. Manchester patients can relax in the knowledge that this method feels more like they have got their teeth back because they look and feel far more natural than conventional dentures. Custom made dentures clip into place around the implants, rather than having to rely on gravity and suction, and this keeps the dentures secure and prevents them from slipping.
Anchorage for orthodontic devices
If you’re looking for a dentist Didsbury because you need orthodontic treatment, don’t be surprised if they suggest that you need temporary implants fitted. These serve as stable anchor units for a wide variety of orthodontic devices which will all help to straighten crooked teeth.
As you can see if you need Church Road dental care for missing teeth, dental implants Manchester can be used in a variety of ways. So if you’ve lost some teeth and feel that it’s about time you did something about it, come and talk to Shi Karim and the team. To book your free no obligation consultation, either make a booking via our website or call directly on 0161 486 0743. Remember you don’t have to put up with missing teeth. Instead let Church Road dental work our magic using dental implants.
