Implants Dentist in Aberdeenshire
Implants are an aesthetic solution to missing teeth. Find out about procedure, costs and more.
Dental implants have been in use for more than three decades and over the years they have become a more affordable treatment option. Dental implants can be used to substitute one, two or even a full arch of missing teeth.
Many patients choose implants because they allow them to smile with confidence, eat the foods they like, and also because they are more secure and less invasive towards their healthy teeth as any other solution used to substitute missing teeth.
Benefits of Having Implants
Replacing teeth with implants has several major advantages over traditional methods.
Implants not only resemble a natural tooth but also feel and function like one.
No adjacent teeth need to be "cut back" during the procedure.
The implant replaces the root of the tooth, allowing the bone to be preserved.
They help to prevent bone collapse and improve long-term aesthetics.
Implants Process
Getting the Jaw Ready for Implantation
Placement
Duration: How Long Will It Take?
You can book your first appointment if it is decided that you are a good candidate for the treatment. The initial procedure is to put a post into the jaw bone, which will serve as the tooth replacement's "root." Then, once the post is in place, you will have to wait a few months. During this time, the body fortifies the post's placement by growing supporting bone in the area. Depending on your individual situation, this waiting period could be anywhere from three to six months.
The permanent crown is set on top of the post at the final appointment. Before the crown can be installed, you may need to return to the dentist for a few check-ups. The dentist must ensure that the post is robust enough to support the crown.
What Do Implants Cost?
Financing options are available and payments can be adjusted according to your budget.
Guarantee
If an implant fails to integrate, it will be removed and replaced at no additional cost if it is deemed necessary for the case's long-term success.
Restorations – 5-year guarantee
Any fractures or failures of porcelain or other prosthodontic components on implants and premier restorative work completed by Huntly Dental Practice will be repaired or replaced at no additional cost. We advise all patients who grind their teeth to wear the night guard/bite plate that will be provided with their permanent teeth.
Conditions of guarantee
The patient must come in once a year for a clinical evaluation, x-rays, and periodontal evaluation.
A night guard/bite plate must be worn where instructed.
In order to maintain reasonable oral hygiene, the patient must follow cleaning instructions. Failure to clean the teeth properly as directed will result in food entrapment, which could lead to infection and implant loss.
