Dental implants are a superb , aesthetically pleasing, secure way to fill a space in the mouth.
If you are a suitable candidate (i.e. non smoker, good bone quality, no underlying health issues e.g. undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and can afford them!), an implant is a fantastic means to fills a space and restore normal functioning .
The beauty of an implant is that the adjacent teeth do not need to be affected or adjusted in order to place an implant. And once the implant is integrated into the patient's bone, they are extremely secure.
In the right hands, an implant can look just like a natural tooth with natural gingival (gum) contouring and an aesthetically pleasing crown. They can be also used to secure a denture in place. A dental implant is placed by a periodontist or oral surgeon and the crown is restored by either a general dentist or prosthodontist.
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For more information, please call Dr Jennifer Collins at Northumberland Dental Care on 016688441 or email www.nidm.ie