[TWICKENHAM, 11 August 2016] – Capital Dental always advises placing dental implants as soon as possible after tooth loss, to stop the problem of bone loss happening in the first place. Often, dental implants can be placed straight in the socket after a tooth extraction.

Bone loss is the main reason behind problems with the fit of dentures. The bone shrinks without the tooth roots in place, making dentures loose. At Capital Dental, dental implants can be used to stabilise dentures, improving their fit and providing a more natural function.

Capital Dental also offers dental implants treatments involving the use of a fixed dental bridge or a single crown, depending on clinical need. Unlike traditional bridges, which can replace one or two teeth, bridges retained by dental implants can support up to a full arch of teeth successfully.

Bridges and crowns attached to dental implants are designed to remain in the mouth at all times, whilst dentures stabilised by dental implants may be permanently fixed or removable. The hygiene team at Capital Dental will provide fully-customised instructions on how to clean dental implants ant the teeth attached to them effectively.

After dental implants have been placed a process called osseointegration begins. This sees the dental implants mesh with the bone. At Capital Dental temporary teeth will usually be fitted during the healing period. Alternatively, you may be able to continue wearing your old dentures.

Once the dental implants have fully integrated with the bone and have been restored with permanent teeth, you will need to attend regular follow-up appointments at Capital Dental to ensure your implants’ ongoing health.

Should you experience anything unusual at any stage of treatment, you should consult your Capital Dental implant dentist immediately.

In the unlikely event of any complications with your dental implants, visiting Capital Dental will ensure that they are dealt with before they become serious.

Capital Dental welcomes new patients of all ages for implant treatment. For more information, visit http://www.capitaldental.net.