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If you are unhappy with the way your smile looks due to gaps in your teeth, then dental implants Hertfordshire could be a great treatment for you. This treatment is popular due to it usually being completed in only two surgical appointments. This means that it is a quick help for a gappy smile, with effective results.
Am I eligible?
Most people can undergo this treatment, but sometimes there is not enough bone structure in the problem area for the implant to fuse to. This is when you would not be eligible for the treatment, but it doesn’t end there. Having a bone graft is a good way to become eligible for this treatment, as it allows for there to eventually be enough bone to go through with it.
What’s the process?
When you decide to have this treatment done, you will firstly have a consultation meeting with your dentist to discuss the process and for them to examine the problem area/s. They will also take scans of your teeth to see how much bone structure you have left, as this is important for the foundation and structure of the implant.
During your first surgical appointment, your dentist will open up the gum in the selected area to expose the bone, which is where the implant post will be inserted. The post will be inserted pretty deep into the bone to make sure that it will be stable when the crown is attached. This will then be closed back up and left to heal for several months.
This healing process between your two appointments is vital in ensuring that your implant is durable and stable enough to last for years. During the months that the implant post is left to heal, it will fuse with your bone and almost become a part of your mouth. This is what makes artificial oral implants such a great long-term help for gappy teeth. With the right care, they can last for up to 20 years!
Once the area has fully healed, you will come back in for your second and final appointment, which is when the crown will be attached to the implant post. A crown is a piece of tooth-shaped porcelain, which can be adjusted to match the rest of your teeth as closely as possible. This is when you will really see the difference that your new teeth can really make! You can choose to either have a removable or permanent crown, it is up to you.
Aftercare
Sometimes after the process is completed, you will be asked to rinse your mouth with an antibacterial solution for 1 week afterwards to help prevent any infection from arising. A follow-up appointment will always be advised, so that your dentist can check up on your progress and make sure everything is going smoothly.
As for taking care of the implants, it is very simple. All you will need to do is brush and floss regularly like anyone else would with their natural teeth, and continue to have regular dental check-ups to maintain your oral health.