Dental Implants in Colindale

How to replace missing teeth in Colindale

If your teeth are in very bad condition, or perhaps you have several teeth missing, you may feel self-conscious and embarrassed. Replacing your failing teeth or replacing the missing teeth in your mouth not only makes you look and feel better, but it can protect the health of any other teeth too.

There are 2 options to replace missing or failing teeth:

1. Have a dental implant fitted
2. Wear dentures

Dental implants are the only natural and permanent way to replace missing or failing teeth. Dental implants are made up of 3 parts: The implant, which acts as your replacement tooth root, is gently inserted into your gum and jawbone. A rod is then inserted into this implant, which holds the final piece—the crown—in place. The crown acts as your new replacement tooth, and this is what is visible in your mouth.

There are 2 types of dental implants:

1. Single dental implant, which is used to replace one missing tooth. This would be suitable if you have one or maybe two missing teeth.
2. If you have several missing teeth, or if most of your teeth are failing, or if you have no teeth at all, then you might be more suitable for all-on-4 dental implants. All-on-4 dental implants use just 4 dental implants to support a full set of new permanent teeth.

Book a consultation to find out which option is best for you.

Benefits of having dental implants fitted at COCO Dental include:

• Your missing or failing teeth will be replaced with new-looking teeth and will boost your confidence
• Replacing your gaps or failing teeth will protect the health of any other teeth that you have
• With dental implants, you can eat all your favourite foods, smile and carry on life as usual
• You don’t have to worry about wearing uncomfortable dentures; dental implants are fitted to be permanent
• You can smile and talk as usual with dental implants!

The crown refers to the top part of the tooth, which is visible in your mouth. If you have a tooth that is cracked, worn down, fractured, or badly decayed, a new dental crown can be used to repair it. The main difference from dental implants is that a dental implant is used to replace your complete tooth, including the root. A dental crown simply replaces the top part of the tooth.

Dental crowns are usually made from porcelain and are matched to the natural colour of your teeth.

The process of fitting a dental crown is quite easy but may require two appointments. First, your tooth is prepared for your new crown. This usually involves cleaning and shaping your existing tooth. Then an impression will be taken of your tooth so that a custom-made crown can be made to fit. At this stage, you may be fitted with a temporary crown while your final crown is being made.

At your next appointment, your new dental crown will be fitted into place. A dental crown should last for many years, provided that you have good oral hygiene in place.