Problem
More than one tooth missing or failing
- Dislike wearing a denture or have a failing bridge
- Unable to chew properly and eat what you want with confidence
- Not enough teeth to support a bridge
- Do not want teeth damaged by a bridge
Solution
Implants supporting teeth
- Ideal long term solution that looks, feels and functions just like natural teeth
- Fixed in place, no need to remove them to clean
- No need to damage adjacent healthy teeth
- Very high success rate (99%)
Alternatives
Bridge supported on teeth
- Supporting teeth need to be drilled to attach the bridge thereby shortening their lifespan
- Bone supporting the gum beneath a bridge will shrink due to lack of use leaving a gap
Partial Denture
- Can be loose and uncomfortable, trapping food beneath whilst eating
- Replacement required every few years as dentures become looser
Leave a gap
- Unsightly and embarrassing
- May impair eating and speech
- Positions of surrounding teeth will distort over time
