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July 19th, 2012

Patients near Glossop can Smile again with Stable, Secure and Natural Looking Dental Implants

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing or loose teeth and are a fantastic alternative to dentures.

Root form dental implant

First there is the root form dental implant. This implant is used most often and is best if there is a lot of depth and width to the patient’s jawbone. When being fitted you will receive an anaesthetic and once this has taken effect your dentist will then proceed to expose an area of the jawbone before preparing it for the insertion of the implant. Once the implant is inserted and fitted into the correct place your gums will then be stitched so the healing process can commence, which can take 3 to 6 months. Once the implant is fully healed the abutment will then be attached. For those who have narrow jawbones, or a jawbone that is too short for the implant to be fitted, bone grafting may be required first.

Immediate Load Dental Implants

Then there is the immediate load dental implant. This implant and crown are immediately placed after the extraction of a tooth. To have this treatment you must have a significant amount of bone in order to stabilise the implant.

When having this type of implant there are two different procedures, the first requires an impression to be made of your jawbone after it has been exposed, this is then used to make a personally fitted implant for your jaw. You could also have a CAT scan instead of an impression of your jaw in order to build your implant.

Benefits of dental implants

Dental implants are the best way of replacing a missing tooth or teeth, as they replace both the tooth and the root, which means added security and stability. Patients can eat, speak and laugh with confidence, without worrying about their new false teeth falling out. Dental implants, if well maintained, can last an entire lifetime and are also a great deal more natural looking than other restoratives.

 

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June 24th, 2012

Patients Near Stockport can Restore Their Damaged, Broken Smile using Dental Implants

Unless you really want an authentic air in your performance of the Pirates of Penzance, losing a tooth may not seem to have too many advantages.  But how do you go about filling that gap? Dentures were once the main solution but dental implants are now the most popular choice. This is because of and their ability to maintain and encourage the growth of surrounding dental tissue, as well as their longer term effectiveness.

Benefits over other treatments

The obvious of dental implants in comparison to dentures are their functionality. When done correctly, a dental implant will function just like a normal tooth. A common occurrence after tooth loss is atrophy (the gradual decay of the bone where the tooth used to sit), which can cause changes in jaw shape. Dental implants can help maintain and encourage the growth of the bone structure. The procedure also does not require healthy teeth surrounding the gap to be affected, whereas dental bridges can need nearby teeth to be removed in order to accommodate the replacement tooth.

The procedure

Firstly, the state of your teeth and gums will be assessed. If there are any symptoms that you are suffering from gum disease or tooth decay, these will need to be attended to before treatment can begin. Planning the procedure will require x-rays and, possibly a CT scan to consider the quality of the bone tissue and any anatomical structures to evade during drilling. It should be noted that implants need a good quality and quantity of available bone, but if this isn’t the case there is always the possibility of a bone graft.

The gum, in the area where the implant is to sit, is cut and lifted, after which a hole is made in a precise location on the jaw using a dental drill. A titanium implant is then fitted tightly into this socket and the gums are then stitched over the dental implant. Once placed, the implant is left to heal for between 6 weeks and 6 months. After this healing period, a temporary crown is fitted for between four and six weeks. After this, the permanent prosthesis can be fitted.

If you have any questions concerning dental implant please feel free to call the practice. We are based in Stockport but provide services for patients throughout the North and the UK.

 

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June 18th, 2012

Patients from Dukinfield can Experience Strong, Stabilised Smiles with Dental Implants for Dentures

Dentures: Removable replacements for teeth, which nowadays can be nearly indistinguishable from legitimate teeth. However, one sure fire giveaway that you’re wearing dentures is, of course, when your teeth come loose. Losing your teeth can have a major impact on your self-image. Once dentures have been fitted, letting the illusion slip may also have a similar effect. You also have the basic problem of keeping dentures in place while eating, which may for many take precedence over self-image in terms of importance. Put the two together and you have a fairly miserable cocktail, one which our imaginary subject probably won’t even be drinking for fear of denture slippage.

Dental implant stabilisers

One way of avoiding slippage is to have dental implants fitted at Mossley Dental Care near Dukinfield, which hold the dentures in places. In this procedure, small titanium screws with ball-tops are placed into the jaw. Once your jaw has healed and your implants have integrated, your dentures are customized to snap onto the ball tops. They can be easily taken out for cleaning and such, by applying upward pressure to the front of the denture with your thumb. The process of implanting the screws will take about an hour, but may sometimes take longer. Post-procedure discomfort is usually minor and can easily be alleviated with medication.

Added bonus

Dentures, when worn without implants reduce the supply of blood to the jawbone, which causes immense deterioration and bone loss. When worn with dental implants however, stimulation to the bone is provided via the implants as they are anchored into the bone.

Consultation

If denture slippage is a problem for you, why not come in for a free consultation? Implant stabilised dentures could have a drastic impact on your quality of life.

 

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March 15th, 2012

Fillings the Gaps at Mossley Dental Care for Patients from Stockport

For adults, tooth loss can be a stressful and unpleasant experience because, unlike baby teeth, permanent teeth are not naturally replaced by another tooth. Having a gap in your smile can make eating and speaking difficult and uncomfortable, not to mention the effect it can have on your confidence. It is therefore important that you look after your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene in order to prevent tooth loss.

Mossley Dental Care, which provides treatment for patients from Stockport, look at some of the main causes of missing teeth:

Injury

It is possible to lose a tooth through injury no matter how old or young you are. Although accidents happen, precautions can be taken in certain circumstances. For instance, it is important to wear mouth guards when participating in contact sports or any other activities where your teeth may be at risk of trauma.

Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is caused by foods that are high in sugar or are particularly acidic, which lead to the formation of plaque – the sticky, white substance found on teeth. The bacteria in plaque gradually break down the tissue in the tooth, causing cavities that can lead to infection or tooth loss.

Gum disease

Gum disease is caused by the bacteria found in plaque. If left untreated, the gums recede from the teeth and the supporting bone tissue fixing the teeth in place is eventually lost. The teeth then become loose and fall out.

Smoking

Smoking increases the risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. Smokers are more likely to develop gum disease than non-smokers, and are therefore more likely to suffer from tooth loss.

Whilst it is important to prevent tooth loss before it happens, if you have missing teeth and you want to fill the gap, at Mossley Dental Care we have a number of options. You might want to consider dental implants – porcelain teeth that are attached to titanium metal rods. These metal rods are inserted into the jaw bone in place of the tooth root. Implants can be inserted into both the top and bottom jaw to replace one tooth or multiple teeth. They can even be used to secure a full set of dentures.

If you’re worried about tooth loss or have missing teeth that you’d like to replace, contact reception to arrange an appointment.

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July 28th, 2011

Dental implants with dentists in Glossop: get permanent replacements for lost teeth

Missing teeth replaced securely and safely with by Glossop dentists using dental implants

Dentists in Stockport are now able to replace missing teeth in an incredibly secure fashion by using a method that provides previously unheard of stability.  The method is called dental implants and it is gaining a reputation for being the most permanent way to get replacements for missing teeth, whether you have only lost one or two, or a whole set.

It was the work of dental scientists in the nineteen fifties that allowed dental implant technology to flourish and become the world renowned technique that it is today.  They found that the light weight but strong metal titanium can actually fuse with living bone if given enough time.  This was applied to dentistry so that the problem of missing teeth could be solved in a permanent way.

Titanium is used to make what are essentially sockets that are placed beneath the gum and against the jaw bone.  Replacement teeth can then be secured into the implants which will have a particularly solid grounding once they have ‘osseointegrated’ with the bone.  Surgery is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and has a very high success rate.

The problem of missing teeth has to be dealt with one way or another because otherwise the mouth cannot function.  Consider getting dental implants if you are missing one, some or all of your teeth.  The procedure is invasive and it is not a cheap option but the results ought to provide you with a life long solution.  Once the replacement teeth are held in place with dental implants you won’t even have to think about it anymore and they can be treated just like you would your natural teeth.

 

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July 19th, 2011

dental wand

Many patients are nervous about dental injections. At Watson and  Winston for anxious patients we utilise the dental wand.The dental wand enables the delivery of a comfortable injection using a computerised delivery system. Mr Watson has been using this system for anxious patients for ten years. Patients have commented on the comfort and pleasant experience and it has enabled the delivery of quality care to anxious patients.The techniques is used for patients undergoing all aspects of treatment for example routine dentistry and dental implants.

 

 

 

 

The Wand, only 7" highx 6 1/4" deep & 2 1/8"wide

 

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