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A missing tooth can affect much more than the appearance of your smile. It can make eating uncomfortable, affect your confidence and leave you wondering what your options are for replacing it.
At GM Dental And Implant Centre, we provide dental implant treatment for patients looking for a secure, natural-looking way to replace missing teeth. Conveniently located in Rochester for patients in and around Strood, our team can assess your smile, discuss your concerns and help you understand whether dental implants are the right solution for you.
Whether you need to replace a single tooth, several missing teeth or require a more comprehensive tooth-replacement solution, your treatment begins with a detailed assessment and personalised treatment plan.
Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth from the root upwards.
Unlike a removable denture, an implant is placed into the jawbone and can provide support for a dental crown, bridge or denture. For suitable patients, this can create a stable tooth-replacement solution that looks and functions naturally.
A dental implant treatment plan may be appropriate if you:
Your dentist will assess your individual circumstances before recommending treatment. Dental implants are not automatically the best choice for every patient, and alternative options may sometimes be more appropriate.
Choosing a dentist for implant treatment is an important decision.
Dental implants can involve several stages, from initial assessment and planning through to implant placement, healing and fitting the final restoration. Having access to your dental team throughout this process can therefore be an important part of your decision.
When considering tooth implants in Strood, we recommend looking beyond an advertised starting price. Ask about the complete treatment journey, what is included in the proposed fee, the type of restoration being recommended and how your ongoing maintenance will be managed.
The right treatment should be based on your oral health and individual requirements not simply on a headline price.
Your first appointment is an opportunity to discuss what you dislike about your current smile, what you would like to change and any concerns you have about dental treatment.
Your dentist will also discuss your dental and medical history.
Your teeth, gums, bite and the area where the tooth is missing will be assessed.
Where clinically necessary, dental imaging may be recommended to examine the underlying bone and surrounding structures.
Once your assessment is complete, your dentist can explain your treatment options.
Your plan may involve a single implant, multiple implants, an implant-supported bridge or an implant-supported denture, depending on the number of teeth missing and your individual circumstances.
If another treatment would provide a more appropriate solution, this can also be discussed.
If you are suitable for treatment and decide to proceed, the implant is placed into the jawbone using local anaesthetic.
The exact procedure depends on your individual treatment plan.
The implant needs time to heal and integrate with the surrounding bone before the final restoration is fitted.
Your dentist will monitor your progress and advise you when the implant is ready for the next stage.
Once healing is complete, the planned restoration can be fitted.
This may be a crown for a single missing tooth or a bridge or denture where several teeth are being replaced.
Your implant still needs regular professional care.
Good brushing, cleaning around the implant, regular dental examinations and appropriate hygiene appointments can all contribute to maintaining your oral health.
For suitable patients, dental implants can offer a number of advantages.
An implant crown can be designed to complement your existing teeth, helping create a natural-looking result.
A securely supported replacement tooth can make everyday activities such as eating and speaking more comfortable than with an unstable removable tooth replacement.
Depending on your circumstances, an implant can provide a fixed alternative to a removable denture.
A single missing tooth does not necessarily mean that several neighbouring teeth need to be involved. An implant-supported crown may provide an option for replacing an individual tooth.
Replacing a missing tooth can help restore both appearance and function. Your dentist can discuss what is realistically achievable in your particular case.
The best way to find out is through an individual assessment.
Your dentist may consider:
If you have insufficient bone in the proposed implant area, additional treatment such as bone grafting may sometimes be considered.
Likewise, existing gum disease or untreated dental problems may need to be addressed before implant treatment begins.
There is no one-size-fits-all implant treatment. Your plan should be designed around you.
One of the first questions patients ask is, “How much do dental implants cost in Strood?”
The honest answer is that the cost depends on what your treatment requires.
GM Dental’s fees:
Your overall treatment cost may vary depending on factors such as:
A consultation allows your dentist to assess what you actually need before providing an appropriate treatment plan and cost.
If your main concern is not missing teeth but the position of your existing teeth, Invisalign treatment in Strood may be worth considering.
Invisalign® uses a sequence of clear, removable aligners to gradually move teeth according to a personalised treatment plan.
It can be used for certain cases involving:
GM Dental offers Invisalign treatment at its Rochester practice.
It is important to understand that Invisalign and dental implants solve different problems. Invisalign moves existing teeth; a dental implant replaces a missing tooth.
In some patients, orthodontic treatment and tooth replacement may form part of a wider treatment plan.
Dental implants are not the only way to replace missing teeth.
Depending on your circumstances, your options may include:
Dental implants
A fixed solution involving an implant placed into the jawbone and a restoration fitted above it.
Dental bridge
A replacement tooth supported by neighbouring teeth or, in some cases, implants.
Dentures
Removable appliances used to replace one or multiple missing teeth.
Each option has different advantages, limitations, costs and maintenance requirements.
Your dentist should explain these choices so that you can make an informed decision rather than feeling pressured into a particular treatment.
A dental implant is not maintenance-free.
Once treatment is complete, looking after your implant involves many of the same good habits required to maintain natural teeth.
You should:
Good long-term maintenance is an important part of protecting your oral health and your implant restoration.
At GM Dental And Implant Centre, implant treatment forms part of a wider approach to restoring your dental health and smile.
Our Strood, Rochester practice provides dental implants, Invisalign®, general dentistry and cosmetic dental treatments, allowing your dentist to consider your overall dental needs rather than looking at a missing tooth in isolation.
Our published implant services include options for replacing individual teeth as well as more extensive implant-supported solutions.
Most importantly, treatment should begin with understanding your needs.
We believe your consultation should give you the opportunity to ask questions, understand the proposed treatment and consider the alternatives before making a decision.
Yes. A single dental implant can support an individual crown, providing a fixed replacement for one missing tooth without necessarily involving the neighbouring teeth.
Your dentist will first assess the condition of the affected teeth and surrounding gums. Depending on their condition, they may be treatable, or extraction and replacement with an implant may be considered.
For suitable patients, implant-supported teeth can provide a stable biting surface and may make eating more comfortable compared with some removable tooth-replacement options.
In some carefully selected cases, an implant may be placed at the same appointment as an extraction. However, this is not suitable for everyone. Your dentist will assess the tooth, gums and bone before recommending the appropriate timing.
Ask about the proposed treatment, alternatives, expected timescale, potential risks, restoration options, total estimated cost and ongoing maintenance. A thorough consultation should give you enough information to make an informed decision.
We offer sedation to make your treatment smooth and painless.
We're specially prepared to help guide nervous patients through treatment.
Finance Available up to 60 months.
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