What are dental implants?

Dental implants can be considered as artificial tooth roots,  they are small titanium fixtures which are gently fixed, permanently to the jaw bone.  The implants form a bony bond and act as an the foundations to which replacement teeth can be fixed.

When can they be used?

Implants can be used for a wide range of treatment from one implant to replace one missing tooth,  two implants to secure a loose denture, through to multiple implants to replace all the teeth in the mouth.

What Implants do you use?

 The implants used at the practice are those of ITI Straumann backed by over 20 years of research and development.  Colin Sutton is an accredited ITI Straumann user and has been placing and restoring dental implants at this practice since 1999.  He trained at the Trafford Park Hospital with one of Manchester's most experienced implantologists, Cemal Ucer.  Colin has undertaken extensive further training in restorative dentistry with specialist prosthodontist Mr Paul Tipton.  He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and an active member of the areas implantology study club.  For an information pack on dental implants please e-mail us with your name and address asking for a dental implant information pack or contact the practice on 01476 594480.

What are the benefits?

Dental implants have many advantages and these depend on your situation.  When teeth are lost the bone that held them in your jaw will shrink.  Placement of dental Implants can preserve this bone so maintaining the shape and structure of the lips and cheeks preventing the caved in look of older people with dentures.  They can be used as an alternative to bridges where surrounding healthy teeth would otherwise have to be drilled down.  For patients with dentures implants provide you with better function, comfort and confidence.  No longer should you have to struggle with loose dentures, or limit the types of food you choose to eat.   Implants can be placed at the time teeth are lost or many years later.

Where can I find more case studies?

If you would like to see more pictures of different cases then the ITI site shows some excellent treatment examples. However be warned the pictures on this site are quite explicit. Click here to visit this site and follow link to case collection.

Would I be suitable?

Implants provide a very flexible way of treating missing teeth and so can be used in many situations.  However their suitability for any given situation must be assessed on an individual basis.  At your implant assessment consultation, your mouth would first be examined and then appropriate x rays, models and photographs taken.  If implants are appropriate a full treatment plan would be developed together with an estimate of the costs of providing the treatment.  For those who would like to find out more about dental implants we can arrange a free no obligation consultation with our Dental Implant Adviser Paula Parkes

Cost and Payment

Your investment in dental implant treatment depends on the number of implants and the complexity of treatment.  After a full examination and completion of any special tests such as X Rays a detailed estimate will be provided. We are also able to arrange financial packages so that payments can be spread over a number months or years.  Although the cost of dental implant treatment is high the benefits to patients are great and this makes it worthwhile.  In the long term dental implants will often prove to be the more cost effective solution to replace missing teeth.  

Why Dr Sutton and the Dental Heath Centre?

Dr Sutton has been providing successful total implant treatments since 2000, from single crowns to full bridges or dentures. He provides the complete treatment from assessment, placement of the implant to completion of your crown, bridge or denture. This we believe eliminates the confusion that can arise between a surgeon placing the implant and another dentist trying to restoring them. There are occasional exceptions in which case you would be advised.

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