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Single Tooth Implant

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If you are looking for a single-tooth implant, Confident Smile Dental Practice in Shepperton can help you in that as well. A single tooth implant is the best solution to fix a missing or broken tooth permanently. In this process, a titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone to function as the replacement tooth.

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Dental implants are small rod-like posts that act as a base for replacement teeth. They are placed into the jawbone and act like roots to support the tooth, denture, or bridge.

The dental implant screw fits into the bone and has a clip (abutment) that the tooth (dental crown) fits on. Titanium is the usual material that implants are made of; this is because Titanium has no ill effect on the human body and bonds readily with the new bone, which penetrates the titanium surface. The implants should last a lifetime if you look after them and maintain good oral hygiene.

IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT

In this process, the tooth is implanted at the same time as the tooth is extracted. It is often advantageous to immediately place the dental implant. The titanium fixture would be allowed to heal under the gum for about three months or longer, as the case may be. The healing process would take longer if grafting or tissue reconstruction were necessary. Once it heals, the crown can be fitted.

In some instances, it is possible to fit a replacement tooth to the titanium insert immediately. This loading of the implant is ‘immediate loading’ of the tooth.

THE PROCESS

The tooth replacement process is a lengthy one, wherein the tooth is first removed, and the socket is cleaned. This ensures that the residual socket is free from infection or debris to enable dental fixture placement.

The next step is to assess the bone integrity of the site to ascertain whether the implant can be undertaken at that time, either with or without additional tissue augmentation, or should the titanium fixture be placed after the socket heals.

Bone graft or gum graft may become necessary when other factors are affecting the outcome of the implant. If the outer aspect of the bone socket is fragile after extraction or if the size of the socket is larger than the size of the titanium insert, it could require bone grafting.

The residual gap is filled with bovine bone minerals. It is also used to thicken the bone. Gum graft is necessary in case of thin, transparent, or dark gums. A gum graft thickens the tissues and improves the resistance. Whatever be the requirement, they are usually addressed during a single visit to our Shepperton dental practice. This is important in single-tooth implants because these treatments cannot be undone easily. It could necessitate the resurrection of the site to get the best results.

IMMEDIATE LOADING

Immediate loading is done with the help of a suitable implant if sufficient stability is achieved during surgery. While attaching an immediate tooth, we have to consider the process of osseointegration, and the bonding of the titanium insert to the jawbone. It takes around 2 to 3 months for this process. The biting pressure should be ideally low during this period. The porcelain crown is attached to the titanium implant once it bonded with the bone.

 

EARLIER EXTRACTION

If you need to replace a single tooth extracted earlier, the same procedure is followed. The dentist in Shepperton would take a call on the risk factors involved and determine whether grafting is required. An immediate crown can be fitted simultaneously with the new dental implant.

For more information on single dental implants offered by our Implantologist in Shepperton and to find the best options for a smile makeover, book an appointment with a dentist at Confident Smile Dental Practice. Call us on 01932 227349 or click here to book online.

Paul SullivanPaul Sullivan
16:30 05 Nov 24
Alex is very professional..I have had implants and various other work done at Confident Smile all to the highest standard...thank you
I have been a patient of Confident Smile (Shepperton) for the last 4 years now, when I found them on a google search, after an stressful experience in another dental practice. I do my regular check ups and any emergency appointments now always with them. The team is very proffesional. The offer a personalised attention. At the time I'm in the clinic, they all make me feel that I'm their highest priority. I seriously recommend Confident Smile.
Katherine StevensKatherine Stevens
10:35 04 Nov 24
Alex has been fantastic throughout my Invisalign journey. I am now nearly a year down the line and couldn’t be more impressed with Alex and his team. I absolutely love my teeth and will now use Alex going forwards as my dentist. Thank you 🙂
Laura ThompsonLaura Thompson
13:03 28 Oct 24
Love Alex and team!! Completely pain-free filling today. The team always make you feel comfortable and put you at complete ease. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Hemn MamandiHemn Mamandi
13:16 09 Oct 24
One of the best dental centers in London indeed. For more than two years, every dentist I went to for the problem of one of my teeth did not accept me, but Dr. Hashemi did it in the best way and at the best price for me. Also, I had one of the best experiences of scaling and whitening my teeth in this center with Claudia. Everyone at this facility is the best and friendliest. I am really grateful to everyone
Dil MozawalaDil Mozawala
10:02 07 Oct 24
I have been visiting Cofident Smile Dental Practice for over 6 years now. Seeing Alex as my dentist has been great, he has done an amazing job with my implants. Very professional, explaining the procedure in detail and being gentle too.Claudia as my hygienist is one of the very best I have seen. She is very good at her job, gentle with the treatment as well.I would definitely recommend you visiting this practice, if your someone like me and doesn't like visiting the dentist the team here really make you feel at ease, very welcoming and considerate.
Honest Travel ReviewsHonest Travel Reviews
16:45 30 Sep 24
Friendly and knowledgeable staff and great work.I had a temporary crown fitted in Brazil which had become loose. After visiting two other dentists who didn't have the correct equipment, I was finally able to get the tooth tightened up here.I would have no issue recommending this place if you have an issue which other dentists can't fix.
KAREN ROBINSONKAREN ROBINSON
21:01 26 Sep 24
I’m so pleased that I’ve finally found a dental practice that I feel completely at ease with. I joined a few months ago having tried several others. I won’t be going anywhere else. Alex is lovely and I have total trust in his ability to finally give me a smile to be proud of. Claudia is an angel; so friendly and my teeth feel great after treatment with her. 100% I would not want to go anywhere else now.
Jon PainJon Pain
18:36 23 Jul 24
I have a big, anxious, phobia of dentists. All the staff put me really at ease at all of my recent appointments, and were able to arrange sedation for me for 2 hours of a major procedure.I am now able to show my teeth again when I smile, and have no more constant pain from broken teeth, and I remember nothing of the procedure after the sedation.I would wholly recommend this practice for any dental work, especially if you have anxiety or phobia. They treat you so well and with so much care.
Lynne StaceyLynne Stacey
15:18 17 Jul 24
The team at Confident Smile are lovely. They put me at ease as I'm an anxious patient, this make such a huge difference to my experience at the dentist. I can't thank them enough.
Bob SimpsonBob Simpson
09:15 12 Jul 24
Can’t speak highly enough about Confident Smile. Totally transformed my teeth. Just amazing.
Max HillierMax Hillier
16:00 10 Jul 24
I cannot thank Alex and Julie enough for everything they did with my procedure. I had left a badly damaged tooth for a long time which made the procedure quite complex. But the whole way through from consultation to the final fitting, they were so accommodating to all my needs. If something wasn’t quite right it would be corrected so everytime I left I had a smile I could be confident about.A true perfectionist of his work. I am so happy with the results it’s always something I notice in pictures now when before, it was something I would avoid looking at. Thank you so much both of you for all your work!
Jude RentonJude Renton
12:48 24 Jun 24
I recently finished having treatment where I had to have an implant . Previously with another practitioner it had failed. There was no problem with my implant from Alex . He was super quick and efficient when doing the prep work and I was amazed how the treatment felt after my previous experience. I would 100% recommend Alex who is very skilled at implant surgery. Thanks 🙏
Jaime BoultonJaime Boulton
11:56 22 Jun 24
Alex and his team have restored my smile! Having had various issues with my front tooth since breaking it many years ago and having various different repairs done to it over the years I eventually opted to have an implant consultation with confident smile dental practice after reading reviews of their work.Alex was very detailed in his plan for my front implant. He broke things down for me and explained his plan whilst managing my expectations all the way. I felt very secure in the teams care when having my procedure where I was offered different options of how they were going to carry out my dental surgery. If you are scared of having you need not be as Alex is very gentle. I was offered regular check ups during my journey in which my opinion was also listened to and respected. 6 months later my teeth have never looked this good in nearly 25 years. Thank you Dr Alex and Team. I’m really really happy. Alex took pictures along the way and I’d be happy for him to show other patients to show off his stills with dental implants.
Elisabeth TribeElisabeth Tribe
13:43 17 Jun 24
I wish I had transferred to Confident Smile much sooner than I did, but I am very glad to be there now. The staff are very friendly, professional and efficient, and my teeth are in better shape now than they have been for years. Alex is a star dentist, and Claudia one of the best hygienists I've ever had. I can recommend them highly.
Alex FalloonAlex Falloon
21:57 04 Jun 24
After recommendation from a work colleague I have been going to see Alex and his team at Confident Smile dental practice for over five years for both general and restorative dental care. Alex is an extremely experienced and skillful dentist, he has corrected my bite and restored my smile. Alex is very caring and puts his patients at ease by his calm nature and good communication, explaining every step of the treatment required. I am extremely pleased with every aspect of my treatment including general dental care. All the staff at Confident Smile are very welcoming and professional. Thank you.
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