Why Your Dentist Could Prioritise Osseointegration Rather Than the Completion of Your Teeth

Let’s face it, you want the dental implants so you can have a beautiful smile. Do not be ashamed, as many of our patients had the same procedure for the same reason. After all, dental implants are both cosmetically and medically sound. It does its job as a tooth replacement, while preventing oral disorders, such as alveolar osteitis, teeth misalignment and more.

dental implantsYet, your dentist could advise to prioritise infusing the titanium implant before attaching the actual tooth replacement. Bear with us here, because dentists want to get such a procedure perfect. You will get your tooth, that is a guarantee, but it could be longer than you think.

How Long?

It depends on how long your teeth take to its new titanium implant. Some people take a few weeks before the bone infuses with the metal, some take months. Your dental health could also influence the longevity. A poor oral wellbeing will likely take longer to integrate the titanium, so if you are getting implants, make sure you have healthy bones.

Nonetheless, whatever the dentists prescribe, they can provide assistance through guided bone regeneration and bone grafting. If you really want your teeth as soon as possible, get this one. It may cost a little extra, but it is one of the most effective ways of ensuring a fully normal jawbone.

Ups and Down of Waiting

Obviously, you have to make do with an incomplete set of teeth. It even becomes annoying when you have to wait for a tooth replacement that is right there in the front. You want to get what you paid for, and you will, but when advised to wait, you have to wait. It is for your own good anyway, as the dentist want to get it right.

The upsides are several, up to and including ensuring that you do not have to return to the dentist. Unless you chew on metal or do something constantly that endangers the implant, it is safe in there.

If you have always dreamed about a pretty smile, give us a chance to do it for you. At the office of David Madruga, we ensure excellence on the treatments we provide.

Visit us at davidmadrugaimplants.co.uk for more information.

Dental Restorations: Dentures vs. Full Mouth Implants

The repercussions of missing teeth can go beyond your personal appearance. You may not feel comfortable when speaking or eating, and you might even be conscious when smiling or laughing in public. The spaces in your mouth where teeth are missing are not just embarrassing, but they also hinder you from enjoying a healthy diet.

dental restorationsThe consequences of missing teeth worsen, however, if you have lost all of them. The problem extends beyond having a toothless jaw; facial collapse is likely to happen, as the entire jaw shrinks and thins. The loss of bone will also lead to exposure of vital structures such as nerves.

Fortunately, dentures and dental implants can help. Both can replace all your missing teeth and help you eat comfortably and smile and speak with confidence again. These teeth replacement options, however, differ in comfort and reliability.

The Problem with Dentures

While dentures can replace all lost teeth, they need to be removed and cleaned to avoid infections or diseases. There is always the risk of dentures slipping or falling out, and eventually cracking and breaking. Ill-fitting dentures can be uncomfortable; they may also cause chewing and speaking difficulties.

Like the Real Thing

Dental implants can solve these issues, as they look and function like natural teeth. They are also more comfortable and stable than dentures, helping you retain a natural biting and chewing capacity. As the implants will replace some of the tooth roots, they can preserve your bone better. This is not possible with conventional dentures because the bone that surrounds the tooth root will begin to deteriorate.

The Edge of Implants

The best thing about implants is that they integrate with your jawbone, which helps keep the bone intact and healthy. They are also more appealing and easier to clean and maintain. The loss of bone associated with conventional dentures, however, may lead to recession of jawbones. The dentures will also make it difficult for you to eat certain foods.

If you want a replacement solution that looks and feels like a natural part of your mouth, consider dental implants. With an artificial tooth root, you don’t need to remove to clean it or worry that it might slip when you talk or laugh. The jawbone fuses with the implant to offer a secure and stable platform for the tooth. Browse through our website today and find out how we can help you smile and speak with confidence again.

Advanced Technology

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.

advance technologyHe 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.

Nervous Patients

Are you afraid of the dentist? If so, you are not alone. Fear is the primary reason that adults in the UK give for putting off seeking dental treatment. At our practice we fully understand and empathise with those who are scared of the dentist, but believe that we can help you overcome your fears to get the treatment you need and the smile you deserve.

nervous patientsFor nervous and phobic patients, we offer the option of treatment under conscious sedation. Conscious sedation means that you will be awake but largely unaware of treatment. You will still be able to cooperate with your dentist, but will not remember much about treatment when it’s over.

Dr Madruga leads a highly-experienced team in the field of conscious sedation. He welcomes referrals from other dentists who believe that sedation would help their patients. Dr Madruga has helped to establish several conscious sedation referral clinics across the country.

Patients give many reasons for dental anxiety or phobia. You may have had a negative experience in the past, may be afraid of being out of control, or may have a specific trigger such as the sight of a needle, the smell of a dental surgery or the sound of a drill. Conscious sedation can enable you to get the treatment you need without the anxiety, whatever the cause of your fear.

There are many reasons behind fear of the dentist or dental treatment, including a bad experience in the past; fear of the sights, sounds or smells of the surgery; fear of needles; and general fear with a non-specific cause. The good news is that conscious sedation can help with all of these fears, meaning you can get the treatment you need without the stress.

Conscious sedation may be delivered in the form of tablets (oral sedation) or directly into the bloodstream (intravenous or IV sedation). It is a safe, tried and tested method that is delivered by qualified, experienced practitioners.

You will need to bring a friend or family member along to your appointment if you have treatment under conscious sedation so they can drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. You must not drive (it is now illegal to drive under the influence of sedative drugs), operate machinery or cook until the next day, and should avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours. We will provide you with full, detailed instructions about what to do and what not to do before and after sedation when you book your appointment – please follow these instructions carefully, and ask us if you have any questions.

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