Dental Implants
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Implants are now used routinely in selected circumstances to replace teeth that are missing due to development, trauma or decay. The implants are comfortable and very aesthetic; they replace the function and appearance of the missing teeth without involving any other teeth alongside the gaps. The treatment entails placing a titanium implant into the bone of the jaw and allowing the bone to heal to the implant itself. The purpose of the implant is to replace a lost tooth root. This process takes about 4 to 6 months and once it is complete impressions are taken of the implant in position and the final crown restoration is custom made for the patients.
Implants can also be used to support bridges for multiple missing teeth and even to support or replace complete dentures. The MDI system is specifically designed to be used in the situation where there is an existing set of dentures (false teeth).They require a less invasive surgical placement and typically the patient can attend for an early morning appointment and can be eating lunch with stabile retained dentures.