Dental Implants in Harrogate
Dental implants are the best alternative to natural teeth as they provide secure support
Dental implants are an effective, long-lasting way to replace one or more missing teeth, and can offer an alternative to dentures and bridges. They can improve how you eat and speak, prevent shrinkage of the jawbone, and keep existing teeth firmly in place.
Implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone to act just like tooth roots. Titanium is easily accepted by the bone and is the best material for implants not just because it is very strong. These posts eventually fuse with the bone, providing a firm foundation for a crown or bridge.
You need to maintain good oral hygiene following treatment to ensure your implants remain trouble-free. If well looked after, with a regular brushing and flossing routine, they can last for over 15 years.
Benefits of dental implants
- Secure – dental implants stay firmly in place and will not slip when you are eating or speaking or become loose over time. As they are held in place by your bone, you can be confident of their strength and durability.
- Aesthetic – implants look and feel just like natural teeth. You will be able to eat, drink and talk just as you did before, as well as show off a winning smile.
- Effective – dental implants are a well-established, safe, and highly effective way of replacing one or more missing teeth in any part of your mouth.
- Supportive – implants help to support and sustain your facial structure and remaining natural teeth. They protect your gum and can be fitted with no detrimental effect on your existing healthy teeth.
- Innovative – implants use cutting edge digital dental technology combined with specialist expertise to create the next best thing to a natural tooth.
What does the process for dental implant treatment involve?
Step 1: Initial consultation & planning
We carry out a full assessment of your general health, how your teeth fit together, your oral health and the density of your jawbone. If we discover you have insufficient bone volume, you may need a grafting procedure to allow for the successful placement of implants.
Step 2: Fitting
The titanium implant is placed into your jawbone by our skilled implantologist, using local anaesthetic to minimise any discomfort. The implant will take 3-6 months to heal and fuse to the bone, so a temporary tooth is fitted to protect your gum during the healing process.
Step 3: Smile!
Once your implant has fully healed and integrated, we fit your final crown or bridge and complete your brand-new smile. We will give you some advice on how to look after your dental implant and leave you to start showing off your smile!
Meet the dentist
Dr Nirav Thakker
Qualifications:
BDS, Newcastle, 2000.
Dental Implant Course, Sheffield, 2012.
Nirav started our dental practice in 2009. In the years since, we have grown strength to strength under his leadership. He provides many treatments as he has special interest in various fields in dentistry, such as cosmetic and implants.
Different types of dental implants
Many people are choosing to have implants instead of dentures as they are best alternative to natural teeth. A single implant can support one or more teeth. If you want to have a full arch restored, you can have All-on-4, a revolutionary implant procedure that allows you to have a new set of teeth fixed on a minimal number of implants. They can also be fitted on the same day.
At Pateley Bridge Dental Practice, we use the Nobel Biocare implant system. This system is recognised as one of the leading dental implant systems globally. The system’s success is built on over 60 years of experience stemming from the pioneer of dental implants – Per-Ingvar Branemark.