Dental Implants Glasgow
Replace Missing Teeth In As Little As One Day
Are missing teeth making it hard to eat or affecting your confidence? If you’re hoping to restore your smile to how it used to be, dental implants Glasgow could be the solution
We aim to provide a comprehensive assessment with the aim of delivering long lasting solutions. Our dentists will advise on the need for the most suitable processes, timescales and stages to suti each individual patients situation
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a permanent solution for replacing missing teeth, designed to look, feel, and function like a natural tooth. It consists of a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, which serves as an artificial tooth root. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone in a process called osseointegration, providing a stable foundation for a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture
Implants help restore chewing ability, maintain facial structure, and prevent bone loss, making them a long-term and reliable option for tooth replacement
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Stages Of Dental Implant Treatment
Consultation & Assessment
The first step involves a thorough consultation with our dentists who are highly experienced in dental implants, including a detailed assessment of your oral health, X-rays, and 3D imaging to determine the best implant plan for you
Implant Placement
During this stage, your dentist will place the titanium implant into your jawbone, ensuring a strong foundation for your new tooth. The procedure is typically pain-free with local anesthesia, sedation is also available for nervous patients
Healing & Osseointegration
Over the next few months, the implant integrates with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. This creates a stable base for your dental crown while ensuring long-lasting results
Final Crown Placement
Once healing is complete, a custom-made dental crown will be attached to the implant, restoring your smile with a natural-looking and fully functional tooth
Dental Implants At Michael Kelly Dentistry
At Michael Kelly Dentistry, we offer a range of dental implant treatments to cover most dental issues such as tooth decay, missing teeth etc. When treating patients who require dental implants, the typical scenarios we encounter are patients who require treamtents such as
- Single tooth replacement
- Multiple teeth replacement
- Full arch restorations, either single or double arch
- Denture retained implants
Benefits Of Dental Implants
Eliminates the requirement for dentures and the discomfort of a plastic plate on the roof of your mouth
Implants function and feel just like natural teeth
Implants are long lasting, up to 10+ years if cared for properly
Secure Permanent Teeth
As the dental implant consists of a titanium bio-compatible root, this is fitted into your gum and onto the jaw bone. Once placed, the implant will fuse to the jaw bone over a number of weeks, usually around 12, moulds are taken for the final restoration, typically a crown or bridge which is then attached to the implant
Restoration of Bite and Eating
Dental implants Glasgow are a fixed permanent solution to missing or loose teeth, which in turn allows you to eat normally with full biting force. This means you can enjoy your normal diet including harder foods such as nuts etc as normal without having to worry about moving dentures and loose teeth
Smile and Aesthetics
Dental implants Glasgow are great way to restore your smile, particularly if you have been suffering from a lack of confidence as a result of missing teeth. In terms of aesthetics, they help to stop your face sagging as a result of bone loss, have a natural looking finish, and function just like natural teeth
Dental Implant FAQs
When a tooth is lost, the root which holds the visible portion of the tooth is also lost, which means there is nothing to hold a viable replacement such as a crown. A dental implant overcomes this by using a metal artificial root to replicate the function of the natural root.
On top of this fixture, we can then fit a crown which restores the function of the missing tooth.
Dental implants have been used for many years to replace missing teeth. Similar to natural teeth, they can be damaged by poor oral hygiene and trauma. However well cared for implants can last for many years.
Generally we always numb the area where the dental implant is being placed using local anaesthetic, however when this wears off, you may feel experience some bruising and discomfort which could last for a few days, this is completely normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief medication such as paracetemol.
However, if you’re particularly nervous about the procedure, discuss with your dentist, as they may be able to offer dental sedation.
Generally dental implants are not available on the NHS except in rare cases such as tooth loss following serious dental trauma. However we can arrange affordable dental finance to suit most budgets.
Treatment can usually take up to 6 months, but every patient is different and may need various levels of preparation before the implant can be placed such as bone grafting or extractions.
Your dentist will perform a full examination and will advise more accurately what is required in terms of preparation treatment and how long your treatment will likely take.
Most adults with good general and oral health are candidates who ideally have sufficient jawbone density and healthy gums to support the implant.
Speak with your dentist to see if you are suitable for implants
Types Of Dental Implants
Single Dental Implants
All-on-4 Dental Implants
Implant Retained Dentures
Get in touch with the team today to begin your smile transformation with the help of dental implants
Looking for quality dental implants in Glasgow?
Michael Kelly Dentistry is a Glasgow-based practice featuring highly skilled dental professionals, all of whom are dedicated to restorative dentistry and implantology.
We see patients, not just located in Glasgow, but patients from surrounding cities such as Edinburgh, Ayr, Perth, Kilmarnock and beyond.
If you’re ready to discover how dental implants Glasgow can transform your smile, reach out to our friendly team today to schedule a no obligation consultation with our team of dentists.