Dramatic transformation for our latest dental implants patient
Mr R came to see him to help find a permanent solution for his upper teeth, which had a poor long-term prognosis. He works in the food industry, and the years of tasting and testing different foods for hours each day had taken their toll on his teeth.
Having previously worn a partial denture which he disliked due to discomfort, instability and reduced enjoyment of his food the patient did not want to have a new one made for the teeth which were soon to be lost.
Here at , we were able to provide him with the permanent solution he was looking for. Mr R is now able to smile and eat with confidence after having his upper teeth treated with the All-on-4™ technique at our practice in Lymm, Cheshire. You can also see a dramatic transformation to his lower teeth, which were treated with crowns and whitening to give him an overall look he can be proud to show off.
5 TOP TIPS TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DENTISTS
- First, you have to realise that there are thousands of individuals like yourself; dental phobia is like any other fear; for example fear of heights or closed spaces. You are not on your own.
- Second, you also have to realise that there are professionals who can help you overcome your fear. Through good communication, explanation and reassurance, your fears will tend to reduce, and you will be more in control of your anxiety.
- Third, dental anxiety management techniques are now well-developed and highly successful. Dental practitioners who practice anxiety management would help you overcome your fears through the administration of certain medications.
- Fourth, Find an understanding and sympathetic dental practitioner. Usually, you would sense the mannerisms in the practice from the front desk. If the atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed and courteous, and the staff provide you with enough information and respond to your enquiries, you are likely in the right place.
- Fifth, let the staff and dentist know of your dental anxiety and enquire if they practice anxiety management techniques.
What are cosmetic dental implants?
Dental implants are an extremely effective and increasingly popular solution to replace lost teeth.
Dental implants are essentially artificial replacements for the lost root part of a tooth and are anchored in your jawbone using a predrilled socket. They are then able to support a crown, bridge or denture. Why replace missing teeth? See implants
We then place the outer surface of the implant in close contact with the jaw-bone to ensure they will begin to fuse together. This is called osseointegration.
Can children have cosmetic dental implants?
Although children rarely lose teeth as a result of disease or decay, it is not uncommon for a child to lose a permanent tooth through injury. As parents, we do our best to protect our kids, but there will always be some rough and tumble when a child is growing up, and, in some unfortunate cases, this can result in a tooth getting knocked out.
For adults, cosmetic dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth, but are they suitable for children too?
In most cases, cosmetic dental implants can’t be fitted for boys under 17 and girls under 15. This is because the jawbone will still be growing – if an implant is fitted before growth has finished, this could disrupt the natural positioning of a child’s teeth, and even distort their facial structure.
Occasionally, however, the drawbacks of not fitting a cosmetic dental implant can outweigh the risks, which might include bone loss and drifting of adjacent teeth
Dental implants have been successfully used for children as young as 7 suffering from ectodermal dysplasia (a genetic disorder that affects the growth of skin, teeth, hair and other structures).
Ultimately, implant surgeons need to make a judgement for each patient, but, in the majority of cases, cosmetic dental implants won’t be a viable option for young children.
Dentures can be used as a temporary solution, then, once the jaw has finished growing, missing teeth can be replaced with permanent implants.