How we can offer new teeth to those who have lost hope
Given the increasing average life expectancy nowadays, it’s no wonder people are outliving their teeth. Yes, we would all love our teeth to last forever, and we will help you do that wherever possible, but it isn’t always going to happen. Life tends to throw curve balls such as dental trauma, unexpected tooth decay or erosion that sometimes can’t be fixed without replacing teeth. Good news is, here at Aura Dental in St John’s Wood, dental implants are available to replace problem teeth. Replacing damaged teeth is really important as they can have a negative impact on your chewing or appearance. On another level, if you have missing teeth, it is important to replace them to keep your jawbone in good condition and save neighbouring teeth from moving or falling out too.
Dental implants explained
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots made from titanium. They are fitted during a minor operation, which can be carried out under local anaesthetic at our dental practice in St John’s Wood. Dental implants are recognised by your jawbone as real teeth. This means your jawbone and gums will keep their usual healthy function once they are fitted into your mouth. The implants themselves are the replacement tooth root, on top we will fit a natural-looking crown. This crown will be matched to your other teeth.
Need a full set of teeth replaced?
Let us introduce Teeth in a Day
Teeth in a Day is a procedure that allows us to replace a whole arch, or two arches of either missing or failing teeth in one visit. The treatment involves fitting a number of dental implants plus a temporary arch of teeth in one appointment. For denture wearers, this allows you to be free of your dentures in one visit with dental implants in St John’s Wood.
Fitting Teeth in a Day
If you have some remaining teeth, we will first extract them. Then, in the same appointment, we will place 4-6 dental implants in your jaw. Next, your pre-made temporary bridge is attached to your new implants. Visit us again 4–6 months later, once your implants have become attached to your jawbone, and we will fit your final, custom-made bridge.