The Top 5 Advantages of Dental Implants 

Of all the restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments that we offer here at Riverside Dental Spa, dental implants stand out as the best permanent solution for missing teeth. Whether you’re considering this treatment for cosmetic or functional reasons, our implant treatment will transform your smile and give you full use of your mouth again, so read on to take a look at the key advantages of dental implants from our London practice.  

Natural Looking  

There is nothing to be embarrassed about when seeking restorative treatments for missing teeth. We help patients every day who are self-conscious about gaps in their smile and match them with the best solution, so you can be assured that our implants will restore the confidence you deserve.  

One of the biggest advantages of dental implants is their natural-looking appearance, so if you are worried that our implants will result in visible differences between your existing teeth and the implant crown, don’t worry anymore. Our implants are made in-house to match the exact colour, shape, and size of your existing teeth and the treatment is carried out by our implant surgeon to give you a replacement tooth that blends in perfectly. Once the implant has fully integrated into your mouth, you’ll be able to speak, laugh, smile and eat in public without any gaps or visible replacement teeth. We also provide our patients with advice on how to care for new implants to keep them looking their best for years to come.  

Long-Term Restoration 

Unlike some cosmetic procedures that only replace the missing tooth and do not go deep enough to offer a structural replacement, implants are a permanent solution, intended to last a lifetime, with the proper care.  

The process itself might be a lengthy one compared to other treatments, particularly if you are having full implants to replace most of your teeth rather than partial implants to replace only a few, but it guarantees long-term restorative results. The structure of an implant replicates the structure of a tooth with a titanium post, a small connector post called an abutment, and a custom crown, and it is the post that gives the implant its longevity. This stable foundation acts as a synthetic tooth root that fuses into the jawbone and holds the abutment in place, and once it has healed it is ready to be used just like a natural tooth. 

Prevent Bone Loss 

When a tooth is lost, it is not just your smile that suffers; it is also the structure of your entire jaw. Without the structural support offered by the tooth's root, the jawbone underneath the empty space begins to deteriorate and weaken, which quickly leads to bone loss and a noticeable difference in the facial structure.  

To prevent this, the implants’ titanium post is designed to mimic the natural roots of a tooth and is left to fuse with the jawbone for several weeks before the abutment and crown are attached. This bonding process is called oscillation and it is essential to preserve the existing strength and density of the jawbone. You can then count on the implant to remain securely in the jaw for years after and to maintain the health and structure of your entire mouth whilst also stimulating the jawbone to prevent deterioration.  

Protect Existing Teeth  

Our implant treatment aims to restore what you have lost whilst preserving what you have. This means that we do not prioritise a replacement tooth over your existing teeth like some other procedures do, or require the surrounding teeth to be realigned to make way for the new tooth. Instead, we aim to preserve the natural structure of the mouth and jaw as much as possible.