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Dental Implant Solutions

The Home of Dental Implants in Cardiff

We routinely meet patients that have previously been told that they do not have enough bone volume to have dental implants. Whilst this is sometimes true, it is often the case that we have solutions and techniques available that could make dental implant treatment possible.

The first step in determining the viability of treatment is to take a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scan  to check how much bone is available in the areas where you are missing teeth.

 

Common reasons for a lack of bone volume include:

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  • Shrinkage (resorption) of the alveolar bone following loss of a tooth because the bone is no longer stimulated by function

  • Shrinkage of bone due to wearing a removable denture

  • Loss of bone due to an infection associated with a tooth

  • Loss of bone height over time due to periodontitis (gum disease)

  • Naturally little bone due to the size and shape of the individuals jaw

  • Position of the inferior dental nerve (ID nerve) leading to little bone height above the nerve to place implants in the back of the mandible (lower jaw)

  • Large maxillary antrums (sinuses) that leave little bone volume in the posterior part of the upper jaw for implant placement. The sinuses become larger over time so this is more likely to be an issue as you get older.

Full arch dental implants

Replace your missing teeth, improve your smile

Should you replace missing teeth? In short, you do not have to. You may replace missing teeth because you are conscious of smiling without them, are having difficulty chewing, are not enjoying your food as much as you used to, or need to support the remaining teeth that are under greater pressure. Implants can also help to preserve jaw bone and face shape to reduce the appearance of ageing. Over time, the jaw bone shrinks after teeth are lost and adjacent teeth can move or tilt; both of these circumstances could prevent or complicate the possibility of dental implants in the future.

If you lost a tooth a long time ago and have not replaced or missed it then dental implants are unlikely to add value to your quality of life. The exception is if your dentist recommends replacing missing teeth in order to prevent problems associated with the overuse of the remaining teeth.

If you have a tooth gap that bothers you or you wear a removable denture then it is likely that dental implants could well be worth it for you.

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Ready to take the first step toward a fully restored smile? Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how our innovative implant treatments can transform your life.

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