Dental implants over the last twenty years have come a really long way and have completely changed and evolved the way we look at tooth replacement procedures. That being said, we at Orpington Dental do understand that they can come with a few little concerns, so we want to walk you through the common issues with dental implants Orpington and how to treat them.

All you need to know summary

Dental implants Orpington are a superior advanced solution to replacing damaged or lost teeth. In very simple terms your tooth’s root is removed and replaced with what is essentially a titanium screw. It is then this screw that is attached to your jawbone through the implantation process. The screw then acts as a root for the crown to be fitted on to.

This is a more long-term permanent solution to tooth loss than most other forms of replacement. It can improve your speech, chewing and self-confidence. Plus with the jawbone now being stimulated by the anchor again you will have more protection over losing further teeth in the future. Your jawbone will be strengthened through the stimulation of the proxy root.

Dental implants Orpington might not just be recommended by us here for tooth loss, but also if you are suffering from bad cracks in tooth enamel, broken teeth, injury, wear from grinding or cavities.

What’s the problem then?

So I’m sure you’re thinking that all sounds great, what’s the issue? And really in most cases there aren’t any issues, but here at Orpington Dental we pride ourselves on open, honest conversation and want all patients to have all the information before making a medical decision. 

Problems that can occur in dental implants include damage to blood vessels or tissue, damage to teeth, nerve damage, sinus issues and infections. We want to express that the process to getting your implants fitted is a long one and this is so that we can try and avoid any of the complications. We make sure we leave enough time between each stage of the implant fittings so as to give the body time to heal as it needs to.

Increased risk

When you come and have your initial consultation with us over the prospect of implants, it’s really important that you are completely honest about your current health situation. Any issues that could affect the process should be disclosed to us, as there are some things that can increase the risk of complications: radiation therapy, diabetes, chronic illness, smoking, poor oral health and some medications. It’s not to say that if you do have any of these that you can’t have implants, it’s that we may need to make changes to the treatment plan to suit. This is why honest conversation is so key.

How to keep your implants healthy

If taken care of, your dental implants could give you a life-long solution to tooth loss. Most failures or rejections are due to infection which are caused by poor oral hygiene, so it’s more important than ever that you’re keeping on top of oral health.