Dental implants are an increasingly popular way to replace missing teeth. The implantology team at Eastbourne’s Fellows Dental Practice is highly skilled and can treat even the most complex implant cases. If you have lost one or more of your teeth, we would recommend considering using dental implants to replace them.
Of course, we understand that having dental implants is a big decision – but we also believe it is one of the best that you can make. Here are some common questions patients ask dentists about implants. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for here, please get in touch with our Eastbourne practice and we will be more than happy to help you.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are small titanium screws placed directly in your jaw bone in a minor surgical procedure, carried out here at our Eastbourne dental practice. They replace the root portion of a missing tooth and support crowns, bridges or dentures.
Why should I replace missing teeth?
We would always recommend replacing missing teeth. As well as increasing your self-confidence, replacing teeth has health benefits. Remaining teeth can become crooked and harder to clean, thus more at risk of decay, if you don’t fill in the gaps. Your diet can also be affected.
Do dental implants hurt?
Implant placement is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should experience no discomfort. Your dentist will ensure you have adequate pain relief to deal with any post-operative pain, which is usually mild.
What if I’ve suffered bone loss?
Patients who have experienced bone resorbtion can still have dental implants; you will just need an additional procedure first to rebuild the bone. At our Eastbourne practice we can carry out bone grafts and sinus lifts to ensure your bone is dense enough for implants.