Dental implants are a prosthetic device used to replace one or all of your missing teeth. Millions of dental implants have been placed around the world in the last 40 years with relatively high levels of success. Dental implants are a screw made of pure titanium which is carefully placed in the jaw bone. This acts as an anchor for a replacement tooth to be attached to.
They can also be used to replace multiple teeth using a bridge, or to replace all missing teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw. Although there are thousands of brands and types of dental implants, Dr Innes prefers the high quality brands with a known track record of success, as they are pure titanium and don’t contain metals such as aluminium or vanadium. While dental implants cost more than other options, they can be a long term replacement. Once the procedure is complete, they look and feel completely normal, just like your natural teeth.
Many people find them more convenient and comfortable than a plate or partial dentures. An implant can also be used to help secure a loose denture such as a lower complete denture.
Dental implant overdenture in the lower Jaw (Mandible)
“All on 4” Dental Implant Fixed Bridge
Dr Innes has completed specialty training in prosthodontics – dental implantology is a key part of this speciality. He has extensive experience with both the prosthetic and surgical side of dental implant treatment and has been involved in the treatment and management of thousands of dental implants of many different designs. Dr Innes is thus qualified to carry out multiple-teeth or full mouth reconstructions such as “teeth in a day” and Nobel Biocare’s “all-on-4” procedures as well as other implant treatments.