A large part of the success of dental implants depends on the dental implant technology Marylebone used as well as the skill of the implant dentist. At our dental practice, Dr David Madruga, our highly-experienced dental practitioner will use advanced dental implant technology Marylebone to ensure that you can achieve your dream smile goals.

Dental implants have become the world’s go-to treatment option to replace missing teeth. The treatment option’s ability to effectively treat other dental imperfections that detract from a great-looking smile is another reason why many patients opt for implants to improve their confidence to smile a winning smile.

Why are dental implants so effective?

Dental implant technology Marylebone is formed around a system that mirrors the look, structure and function of real teeth. Just like natural teeth, dental implants also consist of the root (in this case, it is a metal root surgically implanted into the jawbone) below the gum line and the dental crown that sits on top to provide masticatory function. It is these two components that work together that allow for stable and improved biting and chewing capabilities as well as a more attractive dental appearance.

Another equally important plus point of dental implant technology that deserves a mention is the benefit to jawbone and overall dental health. This is the only dental restoration solution that works to maintain jawbone quality. The metal root does not just deliver stability for biting and chewing, it also supplies the jawbone with the stimulation (in the same way natural teeth do) it needs to keep on growing.

The dental implant process

It is helpful for anyone wanting dental implants to know what to expect from the process. At our dental practice, we advise patients to schedule a consultation appointment to ascertain patient suitability.

Due to the surgical nature of implantation, we need to establish the condition of the patient’s gum and jawbone health. We use digital scans and dental x-rays to help us determine the health of teeth, gums and jawbone. Without the assurance of good oral health, the complete success of the treatment plan is in jeopardy.

If there are concerns about dental health, i.e. there are signs of gum problems or jawbone density is insufficient, we can discuss suitable treatment options with you. Bone grafts are a typical solution to improve jawbone quality and there are a myriad of ways to rehabilitate gums to good health.

If there are no oral health issues to address first, receiving dental implants is a pretty straightforward process. Before implantation, the implant dentist will administer anaesthetic before inserting a titanium screw-like rod into the jawbone. A healing period follows to allow the metal root to naturally fuse to the jawbone. Once this process is complete, the patient will have a dental crown placed on top for functional and aesthetic value.

Maintenance is the most important consideration to ensure the continued longevity of dental implants. Daily oral care at home to the highest standards is non-negotiable as the biggest threat to dental implants falling out remains dental diseases.

Give us a call today to book an appointment with Dr David Madruga so that we can find a tailored treatment plan suitable to you. We will work with you to keep your radiant smile looking happy and healthy.

Making the choice to recreate your smile

When a tooth is lost, whether a single tooth or multiple teeth, the impact on a smile can be considerable, which is why finding solutions to restore a smile are highly sought after. Dental implants are just one of the more popular tooth replacement options and with advanced dental implant technology Marylebone, restoring your smile has never been easier.

How does the process work?

Whilst diving into the benefits of the procedure can be exciting, it is important to first understand the process from start to finish. Attending a consultation is one of the necessary processes to undergo before beginning any treatment or procedure. Whilst we would all love to decide on a plan and dive straight in, there are many boxes to tick in order to be successful with this particular procedure.

During the consultation an overall check of the mouth, teeth and gums will be taken both physically and through digital scans, photographs and potentially X-rays. This detailed process helps to ensure that dental implants are the correct choice of tooth replacement for your individual case. Even with the advanced dental implant technology Marylebone, it is important to understand that ‘one size fits all’ is not possible when it comes to dental treatment and therefore this consultation is of great importance.

Once the consultation has taken place and the decision to have implants has been confirmed, the next step is to have the implant inserted. Starting with a numbing to the area, a small incision is made within the gum and the implant post inserted into the jawbone. The gum is then sewn back up and left to heal for several weeks allowing the body to work with the titanium post and create a strong, stable root for the new or replenished tooth. Once the area has healed significantly, which will be checked upon by your dental team, the new tooth will be attached to the implant and the smile restored.

Simple but effective

With our knowledgeable dental team and the advanced dental implant technology Marylebone available, this simple but highly effective smile restoration method has never been easier. We understand that there is a need to work around your daily life and therefore in between the few appointments needed for the process we help offer temporary solutions to keep your smile shining brightly. Temporary crowns can therefore be used before the more permanent tooth replacement is attached to the new post. Keeping your smile happy whilst keeping the process as simple as possible is important.

Maintenance

Once the area has healed and the permanent tooth has been attached the aftercare and day-to-day maintenance following on from the procedure does not differ from that of your regular teeth. Keeping the mouth, teeth and gums clean to a high standard continues to be of the utmost importance and therefore daily care combined with regular dental check-ups are essential to keep your smile on track.

Taking advantage of the advanced dental implant technology available for the procedure followed by teamwork from both yourself and your dental team is of great importance and something that we strongly encourage throughout. Work with us and we will work with you to ensure your smile remains radiant for life.

Dental implants are an extremely advanced method of replacing a tooth, and work by replacing the tooth with a titanium screw, capped with a crown. This means that the implant itself will be completely invisible, and the only thing that will be visible is the crown on top. If you are looking for advanced dental implant technology in Marylebone for your dental implant treatment, then David Madruga, at our practice in Marylebone, will have what you are looking for. Dental implants are an extremely complicated procedure, so it is important that only the best technology is used for them. Dr David Madruga has your best interests at heart, so he will make sure that you are receiving his full attention and care with some of the best technology in London.

Can everyone get dental implants?

Not everyone can get dental implants. This is because there are certain requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible for the implants. Firstly, you must have enough jawbone for the implant to stay secure. Secondly, the implant must not encroach any other part of the body, such as the sinus cavity ,as this would cause it to be unstable in the jawbone, causing the treatment to not work properly. We will do a full assessment of your individual case when you visit us so that we can best advise you on an appropriate treatment for you.

Dental implant consultation

You do not need to worry about whether you are eligible for implants or not until you have had a consultation with our dentist. Only after a consultation will you be able to truly know whether you are eligible or not. This will mainly involve x-rays of your jaw, which will be able to determine whether the implant will fit in the specific area.

It will also be a chance to get to know our dentist, Dr David Madruga, and to ask about anything that you may be concerned about. There are many things that you need to know about getting dental implants, so it is important that, together, we properly address all your options. However, dental implants are a fantastic option, and using some of the most advanced dental implant technology in Marylebone, we can supply you with some extremely high-class treatment.

If I am ineligible is there anything that can be done?

There are some treatments that are available if you are considered ineligible. For example, if you have insufficient jawbone, then you can receive bone grafts. Bone grafts will be small pieces of bone inserted into the jawbone in order to graft with the existing bone and create more of a foundation for the implant. They will often be taken from the chin or hip, or can even be an animal or synthetic variant. In terms of a sinus cavity breach, a simple sinus lift operation can be carried out, where the sinus cavity is raised slightly, and the gap is supported with a filler material for the implant to sit in.

If you are interested in receiving dental implants from David Madruga, then do not hesitate to contact us. We have some of the most advanced dental implant technology in Marylebone, which means that your treatment will be both modern and professional.

Although dental implants have now been around for more than 30 years, they are still the latest generation of tooth replacements available and dental researchers continue to experiment with them and find ways to make them do more and be available to more people. At David Madruga, we use advanced dental implant technology in Marylebone to make dental implants work for people who have been told by other dentists that they can’t have dental implants.

How is your jawbone?

The success of dental implants depends very much on the state of your jawbone. Dental implants are a bit like rawl plugs in walls. They need something dense and solid to grip onto if they are going to give you the stability you need to chew with. Stick a rawl plug in a plasterboard wall and you won’t be able to hang a heavy mirror on it. Put it into a brick wall and you will. The same goes for jawbones, which can become thin and spongey and no good at all for supporting dental implants. But we have ways round that.

Guided bone regeneration and bone grafting

These are ways to rebuild lost bone tissue. We can insert new bone tissue, either from somewhere else in your body or another source, into the jawbone. It needs some time to integrate with your existing bone tissue. This gives you back the shape of your jaw as well as something to anchor dental implants into.

Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF)

This is when we use some of your blood to create a liquid that will help you heal more quickly. We take some of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge and fractioning process to create PRGF. We will use the PRGF either as a liquid, or as a gel or a membrane around your implant so that the integration process can happen more quickly and effectively. This is a great treatment if healing might be a problem for you, such as if you have diabetes or bone loss. It is also a natural antibiotic and a painkiller, so the post-operative period is easier to go through.

The technological advances in the many disciplines of dentistry have been huge in recent years. Our principal dentist, Dr David Madruga Gonzalez, and his team, actively remain at the forefront of these advances in both technology and techniques. Dr Madruga has extensive training in advanced surgical and aesthetic techniques, undertaking training all over the world to keep abreast of the latest developments.

He has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures, which are better and less traumatic for you as a patient, and enables us to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted in a safe and predictable manner. Dr Madruga is one of the UK’s leading dental implant surgeons.

To help him deliver the ideal treatment for every patient, Dr Madruga and his team work with the very latest in dental technology.

Among the equipment we use routinely in the dental implant process are:

3D scanning and printers

Used in combination with photography to create bespoke dental restorations and the abutments that attach your restorations to your dental implants. This is known as CAD/CAM technology.

CT scans

CT scans help in the precision placement of dental implants. The images produced give a high level of detail and enable your dentist to accurately plot the placement of your implants, checking bone density and also avoiding any nerves or other vital structures, to increase the chances of your implant treatment’s success. You don’t have to fear being put inside a large machine; instead, the camera moves around you as you sit in a chair, producing detailed 3D images that are then uploaded to a computer.

Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)

PRGF is an advanced biotechnological therapy that makes use of the patient’s own blood to encourage healing and tissue regrowth after procedures such as tooth extraction. It can also help patients who are in need of dental implants but have suffered bone loss – without the need for a bone graft.