Weybridge Surrey dental office offers same day implant retained dentures

Imagine visiting your dentist in the morning, having implant retained dentures placed in just a couple of hours, then going to lunch with your friends when your appointment is over! You will be able to eat with minimal discomfort, speak with confidence, and even laugh out loud. Any pain you may feel can be easily resolved with over the counter pain relievers. This exciting option is available at Portmore Dental Office in Weybridge Surrey, thanks to the innovative technology of mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants have been gaining popularity steadily since their debut in the late 1990s. Unlike full sized implants, mini implants do not require a three to nine month period to stabilise before the restoration can be completed. They can be placed in the jaw without an incision, greatly decreasing healing time for the gingival tissue. The titanium alloy implants are about the size of a wooden toothpick, making placement possible for patients who do not have enough bone for standard implant placement.

The implants can be placed easily and quickly right in our office, with local anaesthesia. Either nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or IV sedation are available for added comfort if you desire. A CT scan is used to ensure precision placement at the proper angle while avoiding nerves and other vital structures. In a controlled, precise, gentle, minimally invasive surgery, the slender titanium posts are placed in the jawbone. The ball tips of the implants extend above the gumline, and will provide a solid, stable, strong foundation for your dentures. No sutures or period of healing are required.

The first day the dentures should be left in place until bedtime. When you remove the denture for the night rinse your mouth carefully, preferably use an antiseptic mouthwash. When soreness subsides in a few days, you can begin cleaning the implants with a soft toothbrush. The denture must be cleaned carefully as well. Your dentist may recommend that you avoid eating foods that are excessively sticky or hard for a period of time after your implant placement. It is important that you maintain appropriate oral hygiene just as you did with your natural teeth, and keep your regularly scheduled dental check-ups.