Dental
implants are devices made of titanium that replace the
root of a natural tooth. After an implant is placed
into the underlying bone artificial teeth are attached
to it to provide something that is both aesthetic and
functional. Modern day implant therapy was developed,
in Sweden, by Dr Per Ingvar Branemark, a Swedish orthopaedic
surgeon and researcher, who made the observation that
a titanium implant would predictably bond with the bone.
This process is called osseointegration and resulted
in the first dental implants being placed in 1965.
Since
that time dental implants have been accepted worldwide
with more than one and a half million people benefiting
from this technique.
From
the replacement of one missing tooth to all the teeth
implants can provide a predictable long-term solution
giving a fully functional, aesthetic result. The original
recipient is still enjoying the benefits of his implants
to this day.
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Are
implants for everyone?
In general the answer is yes. However, each patient
undergoes individual treatment that involves great technical
expertise by the dental team and laboratory technicians.
The implants themselves are manufactured using surgical
grade titanium under the most stringent quality controls.
Their placement is under strict conditions of sterility
and follows well tested gentle surgical techniques.
Highly specialized laboratory technicians are involved
in the production of bespoke restorations.
Implants
provide predictable, secure, functional and attractive
teeth. Dental implant treatment is costly, but not expensive.
It is a long-term investment providing long term benefits.
What
dental implant system do we use?
Aquae Sulis Dental Practice uses systems produced by
Astra Tech and Nobel Biocare, world leaders in implant manufacture,
research and education.
Further information can be obtained at www.astratechuk.com and www.nobelbiocare.com.
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