Teeth Implants in Canary Wharf
Restore your smile and the full functionality of your teeth with dental implants. Our implants are manufactured with durable and long-lasting materials.
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A sturdy bite and complete aesthetics offered by teeth implants take the inconvenience out of missing teeth. Our implant experts ensure you receive a permanent, fully functional, and high-quality solution for extracted or lost teeth. Natural and healthy-looking implants made from premium medical-grade materials make our teeth implants Battersea a seamless integration to your dental anatomy.
Using cutting-edge digital dentistry, we take scans to evaluate your condition accurately and determine the best way to carry out the restoration. Our state-of-the-art oral surgery and resident oral surgeons with a wealth of experience will put your mind at rest and carry out every procedure from simple to complex with a caring attitude. Our clinic at South Quay in Canary Wharf is a leading specialist referral centre in East London, referred by more than 50 local dental clinics for complex cases.
Our multi-clinic setting is a full-service establishment for comprehensive and modern oral care. We utilise a multi-disciplinary approach for providing advanced dental and oral solutions by combining the expertise of in-house endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. We use breakthrough products and techniques from the world of dental care that are replacing complicated procedures with simple, pain-free, and minimally-invasive treatments.
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What are teeth implants?
Teeth implants are permanent replacement teeth that are surgically planted in your jawbone with an artificial tooth root and a crown. The artificial tooth root, which is usually a metal one, fuses to your jawbone via osseointegration. Implants can replace one or more teeth and will feel and function like natural teeth. The root sits securely below the gum, and the crown sits securely above the gum.
Teeth implants vs. dentures & bridges
Dentures are prosthetics for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are usually made of acrylic, nylon, or metal and are removable. These could be complete or partial dentures, and they are fitted over the gums. Dentures that are not supported by implants do not carry the same strength and reliability implanted teeth have. They have the capacity to move around, rub against gums, and feel bulky in the mouth. Dentures can also affect your speech. Over time, the bony ridge supporting dentures gradually changes shape and becomes flatter, causing the dentures to become more and more unstable and slide out. Dentures can also limit how and what you eat. They do not offer the same masticatory freedom.
Dental bridges involve replacing a series of teeth by bonding the bridge to natural teeth on either side of the gap. They are sturdier than removable dentures. You need to have strong teeth on either side of the gap, and you will lose some of the healthy tooth structure as the teeth that support the bridge need to be ground down and shaped. Normal bridges are not fastened to the jawbone and are still not stronger than implanted bridges.
Although they may start to feel and appear completely natural with time, as dental bridges are not embedded beneath the gum, they might become slightly noticeable and need a while to get used to their feeling in the mouth. Dental bridges are made of metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or ceramics.
Gradual bone loss occurs with both conventional dentures and bridges.
Teeth implants are placed below the gums and are sturdier than all teeth restorative options. They can replace a single tooth, a series of teeth, or all the teeth. They will not slide around in the mouth, affect speech, or restrict diet. Dental implants also preserve your natural teeth by preventing the need to file down adjacent teeth as required by conventional bridgework. They will prevent bone loss and preserve natural tooth tissue by reducing bone resorption and deterioration that results in loss of jawbone height. Implanted teeth can be cleaned like natural teeth and do not need special cleaning techniques to maintain good oral health.
Implants have a body or post, an abutment, and a crown. A majority of implant posts are made from titanium as it is a metal that fuses well with the bone. Those who are allergic to titanium can have a zirconia implant body, a bioceramic that does not trigger chemical reactions.
Most abutments are made from titanium or zirconium. Other materials such as gold alloys, cobalt-based alloys, titanium alloys, surgical grade stainless steel, ceramic materials, or Polyetherketone (PEEK) are also used.
Crowns are made from metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-porcelain, all-ceramic, pressed ceramic, and all-resin.
What are teeth implants?
Teeth implants are permanent replacement teeth that are surgically planted in your jawbone with an artificial tooth root and a crown. The artificial tooth root, which is usually a metal one, fuses to your jawbone via osseointegration. Implants can replace one or more teeth and will feel and function like natural teeth. The root sits securely below the gum, and the crown sits securely above the gum.
Teeth implants vs. dentures & bridges
Dentures are prosthetics for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are usually made of acrylic, nylon, or metal and are removable. These could be complete or partial dentures, and they are fitted over the gums. Dentures that are not supported by implants do not carry the same strength and reliability implanted teeth have. They have the capacity to move around, rub against gums, and feel bulky in the mouth. Dentures can also affect your speech. Over time, the bony ridge supporting dentures gradually changes shape and becomes flatter, causing the dentures to become more and more unstable and slide out. Dentures can also limit how and what you eat. They do not offer the same masticatory freedom.
Dental bridges involve replacing a series of teeth by bonding the bridge to natural teeth on either side of the gap. They are sturdier than removable dentures. You need to have strong teeth on either side of the gap, and you will lose some of the healthy tooth structure as the teeth that support the bridge need to be ground down and shaped. Normal bridges are not fastened to the jawbone and are still not stronger than implanted bridges.
Although they may start to feel and appear completely natural with time, as dental bridges are not embedded beneath the gum, they might become slightly noticeable and need a while to get used to their feeling in the mouth. Dental bridges are made of metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or ceramics.
Gradual bone loss occurs with both conventional dentures and bridges.
Teeth implants are placed below the gums and are sturdier than all teeth restorative options. They can replace a single tooth, a series of teeth, or all the teeth. They will not slide around in the mouth, affect speech, or restrict diet. Dental implants also preserve your natural teeth by preventing the need to file down adjacent teeth as required by conventional bridgework. They will prevent bone loss and preserve natural tooth tissue by reducing bone resorption and deterioration that results in loss of jawbone height. Implanted teeth can be cleaned like natural teeth and do not need special cleaning techniques to maintain good oral health.
Implants have a body or post, an abutment, and a crown. A majority of implant posts are made from titanium as it is a metal that fuses well with the bone. Those who are allergic to titanium can have a zirconia implant body, a bioceramic that does not trigger chemical reactions.
Most abutments are made from titanium or zirconium. Other materials such as gold alloys, cobalt-based alloys, titanium alloys, surgical grade stainless steel, ceramic materials, or Polyetherketone (PEEK) are also used.
Crowns are made from metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-porcelain, all-ceramic, pressed ceramic, and all-resin.
Reasons why teeth implants are needed
Tooth loss due to decay, periodontitis, trauma, or ageing can have a bigger impact on the quality of life and facial structure. If you want a more permanent and supportive dental restoration than conventional dentures, bridges, or crowns, teeth implants provide a much better alternative. Implant restoration will also prevent bone loss and facial sagging while helping to maintain your natural facial structure. Tooth loss can affect your facial anatomy, making you look older. Failing crowns, bridges, and dentures are also reasons to get dental implants.
Teeth implants: The procedure
Each dental implant treatment needs a bespoke approach that addresses individual needs. An oral surgeon will evaluate your condition and offer you insight into how the treatment should progress. 3D scanning and imaging help create a detailed and accurate treatment plan. When there is insufficient jawbone or quality of bone that can interfere with osseointegration, a bone augmentation procedure is carried out before the treatment. Bone graft recovery can take 3-12 months.
When healthy bone is present, an immediate implant is performed after tooth extraction. Teeth implants are carried out under local anaesthesia. A small incision on the gum exposes the bone. A hole is gently drilled into the bone to fasten a metal post. As the bone heals, the post anchors to your bone through osseointegration. It is mounted with a temporary crown you can remove for cleaning and when sleeping. It usually takes about 1-2 weeks to heal from the incision and wound, and osseointegration takes 3-6 months.
Once the osseointegration process is complete, the abutment is attached. The process takes place under local anaesthesia. Gums are reopened to expose the implant, the abutment is attached, and the gum tissue is closed around it.
The gums heal in about 2 weeks, and the new tooth is fixed to the abutment adterward. New impressions of the area and surrounding teeth are taken to construct the crown to fit the gap perfectly. Implant restoration can be for one tooth, several, or the whole mouth.
How to make your teeth implants last longer
High-calibre dental treatments are a deciding factor in longevity. Quality of the materials, expertise, precision of placement, and technology used all contribute to longer-lasting solutions.
Although the implant is artificial, keeping your gums and teeth healthy is essential to preserving the implant. Cleaning teeth twice a day for two minutes, flossing once a day, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash after flossing are encouraged to maintain proper oral hygiene.
Visiting a hygienist every 6 months for professional cleaning and seeing your dentist for regular oral exams ensure early signs of decay, gum disease, or implant damage are detected, and your oral health is well-maintained.
Grinding your teeth can cause the dental crown of the implant to wear down or loosen. Consider wearing a night guard if you have bruxism.
Diet to follow during recovery
Adopt an all-liquid or soft food diet for the first few days following surgery. Smooth soups without chunks, beans, or seeds, broths, bouillon, smoothies, protein drinks, and juices will ensure the treated area is not disturbed much. Increase calcium content while reducing citrus content. Cooked oatmeal, soft cheese, eggs, minced meat, cooked soft fish, mashed potato/sweet potato, yoghurt, pudding, and even ice cream can be added to your diet. After 1 or 2 weeks, based on the healing progress, slowly add more chewy foods to your meals.
How much do teeth implants cost?
The full cost of dental implants depends on the work your teeth and jawbone require. A single treatment can cost from £1,995 and upwards.
Teeth implants at Mouth Dental
With in-house specialists, a well-equipped surgery, and the latest hi-tech innovation in dentistry, teeth implant procedures at Mouth Dental ensure you are receiving the best dental care in East London. We are referred by more than 50 local dental clinics for complex cases, putting our expertise and facilities at the forefront of our high-quality services. Every nervous patient receives a high level of patient comfort, and we use products and techniques designed for pain-free treatments. We use anaesthetics and super-fine needles for minimal discomfort to perform procedures. We have professionals with a caring attitude and staff who are friendly, and you can take your mind off your car with our 2hour free parking.
Tooth loss is more than just about functionality. It is also about appearance and self-confidence. Our teeth are directly related to our well-being. From being able to properly masticate to smiling without feeling self-conscious, every tooth counts.
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