Dental Implants in
blackpool
Dental implants look and feel just like natural teeth and are the leading choice for replacing missing teeth.
Missing teeth can not only make you feel self-conscious but also affect the way in which you eat and communicate. Dental implants can be the best solution to replace a missing tooth as well as preventing shrinkage to the jaw bone after tooth removal and helping improve your confidence.
The Benefits Of Dental Implants
- Dental implants are a long-term solution, and they are the closest thing to having a real tooth.
- They look great and closely mimic the appearance of natural teeth.
- They have incredibly good success rates and have been used for more than 30 years.
- Having a dental implant can reduce wrinkles and create more fullness around the lips.
Single tooth Dental Implants
A single dental implant blends into your smile for a completely natural look.
Implant treatment usually occurs in two stages. The implant is placed in the jaw, when the jaw has healed a replacement tooth can then be attached to the implant.
If you have lost a tooth, this can have a major impact on your smile. Whether it is towards the back of your mouth or near the front, the gap may leave you feeling less than confident when it comes to laughing, smiling and interacting with others.
Implant Options at ARC Dental Surgery
Single Dental Implant
A single dental implant blends into your smile for a completely natural look.
Multiple Dental Implants
Dental implants are a long-term solution, and they are the closest thing to having a real tooth.
Implant Supported Dentures & Bridges
A denture is a fabricated prosthesis used to replace…
Your Journey With Us
A consultation with our implant dentist is often the best way to find out how much treatment would cost.
Your Dental Implant
Journey With Us
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Consultation And Treatment Planning
The cost of treatment varies depending on the complexity of the treatment and on the materials required. A consultation with our implant dentist is often the best way to find out how much treatment would cost. This is determined by the number of implants indicated, the need for additional procedures to regenerate bone, and the type of replacement structure.
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Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are placed under local anaesthetic, so the procedure is not painful. Just like with any other dental procedure, local anaesthetic takes away any painful sensation for several hours so that you can comfortably undergo the procedure. We can also undertake the procedure with local anaesthetic and sedation.
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Review
It is normal to experience some discomfort for up to 10 days following the implant placement procedure. After 2 weeks we will arrange a review appointment so that we can check on the healing, make adjustments and if needed to remove your stitches.
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The Healing Period
Once your bone has grown on to the implant (a process called osseointegration) the risk of complications when attaching teeth to the implants (referred to as ‘loading’) decreases. This healing period typically takes 2 to 3 months.
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The Restoration Period
Following the healing period, we will bring you in to recheck the success of your implant surgery. Implant integration success rates in healthy non-smoking patients is more than 95% and it is at this stage that we are able to confirm whether your implants have integrated successfully.
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Maintenance
Dental implants can last forever but this is not always the case. It is best to make your decision on the assumption that you will need some form of maintenance of your implant and restoration in your lifetime – the younger you are, the more likely this will be. Complications related to dental implants can be categorised as short
Consultation to assess patient suitability, take x-rays and send for a scan
Photos, discussion of the scan (potential risks etc. specific to the case) and consents (total cost and consent) form given
Implant (s) placement
After 3 to 4 months impressions for crown
Fit implant crown (s)
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick
answers
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a single titanium screw placed in your jaw bone to which a false tooth is then attached. Dental implants are not only used to replace single teeth but can also be used to replace multiple missing teeth, often to provide a new full set of replacement teeth.
Will the procedure hurt?
Dental implants are inserted into the jawbone under local anaesthetic, so the procedure is not painful.
Just like with any other dental procedure, local anaesthetic takes away any painful sensation for a number of hours so that you can comfortably undergo the procedure without the risks that are carried by the use of general anaesthetics (where you are not conscious).
Following the procedure, it is normal to experience some discomfort for 2-3 days after which symptoms should begin to resolve. In this time, you should carefully follow postoperative instructions to ensure quick and uneventful healing.
Over-the-counter painkillers (analgesics) are often recommended and are sufficient to get you through this period comfortably. After a few days, and from thereon in, you will feel no sensation from your implant.
Will Implants last forever?
We could never tell you an implant will last forever because they can suffer the same problems as teeth like gum disease and fracture – but they have one of the best success rates in dentistry if you look after your mouth.
What happens if I lack sufficient bone, can I still have an implant?
A lack of bone does not mean that you will not be able to have an implant. We can carry out grafting procedures to replace lost bone to make an implant possible.
Are Implants the best solution for missing teeth?
This really is dependent from patient to patient – but if you have missing teeth often implants can be the gold standard replacement option for reasons described above.
Can an Implant be placed straight after my tooth is extracted?
Sometimes implants can be placed as soon as a tooth is extracted, but if the tooth has been infected we may want to wait for the infection to heal before an implant is placed. We may also want the bone to fuse to the implant before the ‘crown’ is placed.
Meet Your Friendly
Dental Team
Avinash Matmari
Rashmi Matmari
Together, Avinash and Rashmi have proudly owned and run ARC Dental since 2019, offering ethical, high-quality private dentistry in a modern and welcoming setting.