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Fed up with, or not ready for dentures? Some notes about denture replacement with dental implants at Seven Fields, Swindon
By Patrick | August 19, 2008
Fed up with, or not ready for dentures?
If you’re tired of your current dentures moving around in your mouth, and think denture adhesive is bothersome, our denture replacement solution may be right for you.
It may be that your denture moves when you are eating or talking. It could be that you find the denture uncomfortable with it rubbing the gum, or catching the back of your throat. It may even be an embarrassment when you get passionate.
You may still have a few teeth, but they cannot be saved, and you do not want to have to compromise with your teeth.
In most situations we are able to provide a fixed denture solution by using dental implants. This replaces your missing teeth in a way as close to nature as possible, giving you the confidence and comfort to eat, socialise, and , well what ever you can think of!
Teeth in a day
We have worked for five years in developing a predictable protocol which can offer the teeth fixed 24 hours after the implants are placed, but where we finalise the appearance, aesthetics and comfort once the healing is complete. During this time you continue to enjoy the benefits of the fixed teeth.
Before
Our first step is to create a conventional denture with the teeth in the positions which we feel will offer the most natural , and comfortable position.
The implants are then placed, records taken and the laboratory performs all the necessary customisation. Next day we secure the fixed teeth.
Although these teeth are satisfactory, over the next three months the gum and the bone mature, and subtle changes in shape occur. The jaw joints may also adapt to the new teeth.
Once everything has matured, we remove the temporary fixed denture and take impressions. We also take records to help establish the most comfortable and efficient bite.
Before you leave the surgery, we refix your teeth, and so, other than when you are in the chair, you are not without your teeth.
Once we are happy with the appearance we can progress to the finish. For this we use the same materials as we would for regular crown and bridge work, i.e., metal and porcelain. This means that the exact shape and colouring of every tooth is individualised allowing for the most natural aesthetics.
This next picture shows close up detail of a full upper arch of implant teeth, showing that you cannot tell them apart from natural, healthy teeth.
Examples of Full Arch Implant Work
The work shown was undertaken at Seven Fields Dental Health Centre, Swindon.
Implant Placements by Dr. Ian Seddon
Restorative Work Dr. Patrick Holmes
Laboratory Work Johan Bernard
We have been involved with evolution of this treatment concept for over five years, and we are familiar with many of the questions related to the treatment, which we hope that we have dealt with them below.
Should there be an aspect which we have not addressed please use the ‘Contact Us’ button, and we would be delighted to help you, or you can take the first step to getting solid fixed teeth, and arrange an initial discussion appointment.
Why choose Seven Fields Dental Health Centre for Dental Implants?
With a combined experience of over 50 years, two recognised Clinical Coaches, an implant surgeon who concentrates solely on this field, and a leading Cosmetic Dentist as Clinical Director, a Gum Specialist, (periodontist) and an oral surgeon, we offer a breadth of experience which is difficult to match in Wiltshire, let alone Swindon.
We have experience of over 4000 implant placements, and currently for full arch replacement we have a 100% success rate both in implant survival, and restoration survival.
Does it hurt?
For full arch work we recommend intra-venous sedation, in addition to local anaesthetic, and with the combination of these two, there should be no discomfort at all.
Afterwards, you may need to take a couple of normal painkillers, such as ibuprofen, or paracetamol that evening, and perhaps the next day.
Does it always work?
Like anything biological there can always be aspects of treatment which do not go exactly as planned. This is where the experience comes to play. For full arch treatment, we have a 100% success rate. (For our single tooth cases, we did lose a single implant, but we were able to replace it with another and restore it)
As part of the package we provide insurance for the first year to cover any problems. Should you wish this can be extended)
How many implants do I need?
By following a very strict protocol, we can restore your mouth with as few as four implants, although sometimes we will place five or six per jaw. Using fewer implants has been shown to have the key advantages of the same success rate, fewer side effects, and an increased number of suitable cases.
How much does it cost?
Although every case may be fractionally different, the prices are in the region of £15,000-17,000. The difference depends on if we are able to place the immediate teeth.
Can you always place immediate teeth?
In order to place immediate teeth, we need the implants to have a certain stability as they are placed. If we do not get this, then we do not take the risk of placing immediate fixed teeth, but instead fit the previously prepared denture. We would still be able to proceed to the final teeth in three months. In over 80% of cases we are able to use the fixed teeth.
When are the immediate teeth placed?
Rather than having finished teeth which are made to fit the implants, we take records on the day of the surgery, and the next day, the laboratory have done the final customisation, and the teeth can be fitted. This does mean a single 24 hour period when you are without teeth.
Is everybody suitable?
The techniques which we use do allow us to treat the vast majority of people. There are times when we are not able to, due to very little bone, or some medical conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes. We can discuss alternative treatments in these circumstances.
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