Dental Implants in Shipley, Bradford
Dental Implants in Bradford and Shipley
If you’ve lost a tooth as a result of trauma or decay, it can affect your ability to chew effectively while leaving you at a greater risk of developing gum disease and infections. Not only this, but it can really have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem.
Nobody wants a failing smile – and at NuDental, we offer a simple, elegant solution; dental implants.
Dental implants replace your teeth’s natural roots. They allow dental crowns or full-arch restorations to be firmly placed in a way that provides rigidity and structure; restoring your smile while retaining a natural appearance.
Consisting of a small titanium post that is implanted into your jawbone, dental implants fill the bone socket where your missing tooth once sat. Once firmly in place, the implant will be used to hold a permanent replacement teeth in place.
A single dental implant replaces one missing tooth without touching the teeth either side, which is the main reason we recommend it over a bridge in most cases. The post goes into the jawbone, heals for around three to six months while the bone fuses to it, then the crown goes on top. Once it is in, you brush and floss it like a normal tooth.
Most people who ask us about dental implants in Bradford are missing one or two teeth. That is what this page covers. If you are missing a full arch, or your remaining teeth are failing, look at All-on-4 same day teeth or full mouth implants instead.
We place implants at our practice on Berry Drive in Shipley, about ten minutes from Bradford city centre, and we see patients from Bingley, Baildon, Keighley and Leeds.
NuDental offers the full range of implant treatment at our Shipley practice, serving Bradford, Bingley, Keighley and Leeds. Alongside single dental implants we provide All-on-4 same day teeth, full mouth implants, implant retained dentures and cosmetic dentures. Which option suits you depends on how many teeth are missing and the condition of your jawbone, and we will talk that through at your assessment.
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A Smile For Life!
Alison thanks the NuDental team for a brand new smile and new confidence.
Your Journey with Dental Implants
The Assessment
Due to the nature of the procedure, your dental implants will be placed over the course of several appointments.
In your first appointment, we’ll assess your teeth and jawbone by taking x-rays to find out whether dental implants will be a good fit for you. To be able to hold the implant, your jaw must have adequate bone density. If your jaw isn’t suitable, a bone graft may be carried out.
At this point, we’ll talk you through the procedure in-depth, provide you with information about the cost, and answer any questions that you may have. If you decide that dental implants are for you, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan.
The Placement
The first step in the dental implant process will be to prepare your jaws and gum ahead of the placement of the titanium implants.
Following this stage, we’ll need to give your jaw adequate time to recover and for the implants to fuse in position. This may take several months. We’ll be able to advise you on the expected duration of your recovery. At this point, you’ll be provided with a temporary tooth or teeth.
Once your jaw has fully healed, we’ll take impressions of your mouth so that permanent replacement teeth can made. Finally, when the crown is ready, we’ll secure the crown or full-arch restoration securely onto your dental implant.
The Results
Dental implants are an effective solution for the replacement of severely damaged or missing teeth. Implants are long-lasting, providing stability, while preventing bone loss in your jaw.
Having implants will mean you’ll be able to enjoy improved self-confidence – the natural appearance of your well-placed dental crowns will really give your smile a boost.