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Dental Implants are the modern solution for missing teeth.
A full estimated treatment cost will be issued after your implant assessment.
Tooth Loss & Dental Implants in Derby
Tooth loss can sometimes be prevented with good daily oral care, but it may still occur due to gum disease, decay, or injury. If you are missing a tooth, there are now advanced solutions available to restore both the health and appearance of your smile.
Traditional options such as dentures, crowns, and dental bridges remain effective, but they are no longer considered the gold standard in tooth replacement.
Today, the most innovative and long-lasting treatment for missing teeth is dental implants. A dental implant replaces the natural tooth root, creating a secure foundation for a crown, bridge, or even a full denture. This means you can enjoy a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions just like your own.
At Darren Bywater Dental Care in Derby, we are proud to provide high-quality dental implants to help our patients regain their confidence, improve their oral health, and enjoy a natural-looking smile.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium post that replaces the natural root of a missing tooth. It is carefully placed into the jawbone, where it integrates with the bone to create a stable and long-lasting foundation for a new tooth. Above the gum line, the implant is connected to an abutment, which securely holds the chosen restoration – this could be a dental crown, bridge, or denture.
Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, a dental implant works just like your original tooth root. This helps to prevent jawbone shrinkage, maintain the natural shape of your face, and give you the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without worry.
At Darren Bywater Dental Care in Derby, we provide high-quality dental implants designed to look, feel, and function as close to natural teeth as possible.
Implant Material
At Darren Bywater Dental Care in Derby, we use dental implants made from medical-grade titanium, a material chosen for its strength, durability, and biocompatibility. This means the implant is highly likely to fuse with your natural jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. Once healed, the implant becomes a secure and stable foundation for your new tooth, functioning just like a natural tooth root.
Dental Implants and Replacement Teeth
A dental implant acts as the root for your replacement tooth, holding it firmly in place above the gum line. In many cases, a single implant can support a crown to replace one missing tooth. However, with careful planning, one implant can also support multiple teeth through a dental bridge or even stabilise a full set of implant-retained dentures.
This flexibility makes dental implants one of the most cost-effective and long-lasting solutions for tooth replacement in Derby, while still providing excellent comfort, stability, and natural-looking results.
Implant-Retained Bridges
If you are missing two or more teeth in a row, an implant-retained bridge can be an excellent solution. This treatment usually involves placing two dental implants, one at each end of the gap, with a fixed bridge attached securely on top.
Unlike traditional dental bridges, implant-retained bridges do not rely on neighbouring natural teeth for support. This means your healthy teeth remain untouched, while the implants provide a strong, stable foundation. The result is a permanent replacement that looks natural, feels secure, and restores full function for eating and smiling with confidence.
At Darren Bywater Dental Care in Derby, we regularly recommend implant-retained bridges for patients looking for a long-lasting alternative to removable dentures or traditional bridges.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Traditional dentures are placed next to the gum, sitting tightly to create suction along with denture adhesive for extra support. They can be partial or full and often need replacing regularly because the jawbone and teeth move and change with time. The fit is never as precise as it can be with implant-retained dentures, where implants are placed to secure the dentures firmly in place. Unlike permanent bridges, dentures are removable and can be disconnected from the implants for cleaning.
Why You May Need A Dental Implant
Opting for dental implants to replace missing teeth is now very popular and increasingly convenient. Replacing lost teeth is essential as it can prevent issues such as:
- Lost smile aesthetics
- Issues with speech
- Issues with eating
- Remaining natural teeth are moving and becoming misaligned
- Dental health issues related to misaligned teeth
- Changes in the structure of the face due to missing teeth
- Lack of confidence and eating ability through missing teeth
Dental implants replace the tooth root, whilst the parts on the top, such as the crown, implant-retained dentures or bridges, replace the missing tooth or teeth. You may wish to have an implant for the most complete tooth replacement that looks and feels as natural as possible.
Who Is Suitable For Dental Implants?
Before implant treatment can be planned, we offer an extensive consultation to check your suitability. Due to the cost and the healing process involved, we would only ever offer dental implants to patients with a high chance of the procedure being successful. Fortunately, implants are now successful for most people who wish to undergo the treatment.
During the consultation, we can discuss and check all the factors that affect whether or not the treatment will be suitable, including:
- Cost - Implants are more costly than treatments like dentures because of the extent of the work involved. The costs may not suit the budget of all patients.
- Bone - Your jawbone needs to have enough depth and density to hold the implant. If there isn't, bone grafting can be done, but that procedure comes with additional considerations.
- Your health - Your health has a big impact on whether or not implants will be successful. Health conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis may hinder the healing process.
- Your lifestyle habits - Smoking could directly limit the chance of healing with the implant process.
- Oral health - Good oral hygiene has a huge impact on whether or not your implants will be successful. Active gum disease may also be a problem with implant healing and would need to be treated first.
A thorough consultation ensures that we go through all of these factors and perform relevant diagnostics. This is to ensure a treatment plan is offered that is designed to give you the best possible results.
Please call our Derby Clinic to book your free Implant consultation
If you are interested in getting dental implants and you want more information, please give our team a call. You can reach us on 01332 550926.
The innovative and advanced dental implant treatment we offer is the closest alternative to natural teeth, creating a beautiful, comfortable, complete tooth replacement designed to last!
Restore damaged or missing teeth with crowns and bridges. These durable, natural-looking solutions improve strength, function, and appearance. Helping you smile with confidence.
