The answer lies in placing implants to secure your denture, which prevents bone loss and provides unrivalled chewing function.
As a former ‘Dentist of the Year’, Dr Fahd Saleh our specialist periodontist is vastly experienced in placing implants, and in particular the more complex nature of this type of treatment.
Implant-retained dentures click in and out of surgically placed dental implants.
Whilst traditional dentures use suction to stay in position, implant-retained dentures have supporting tooth roots (the implants) to help them stay in place in the same way that real tooth roots anchor the crown of your teeth.
Implant-retained dentures offer an amazing degree of stability – gone will be the days that you worry about your dentures moving around when you’re trying to enjoy eating your favourite foods or laughing along to a joke. Your dentures will stay firmly in place, giving you peace of mind you may previously have never experienced.
We can offer implant-retained dentures to patients who currently have missing teeth as well as to patients who’d like a more modern, lightweight and sustainable set of teeth.
Implant-retained Denture Benefits
At Bancroft Dentistry, implant placement is something we do well. We pride ourselves on using cutting-edge technology, such as low-radiation digital X-rays, efficient and comfortable digital intra-oral scans and ultra-modern 3D CT scans. Our scanning technology is directly linked to better healing times and long-term results (even patients who aren’t confessed dental geeks like us are impressed by what this technology can do!)
What’s more, this technology saves us from boring you with dental jargon, giving you a simple visual understanding of what’s happening inside your mouth.
Absolutely nothing is left to chance when it comes to planning your treatment, and we’ll never hit you with any unexpected costs – if something needs to be altered in your treatment plan, we will run this by you before going ahead.
Both Dr Frank Goulbourn and Dr Fahd Saleh are experienced and credentialed implant dentists, with a deep commitment to continuing professional development in the field of implant placement.
For many years, Fahd has been pioneering new implant techniques, including minimising healing times for patients and reducing surgical sites.
He is well-loved by patients, who are pleasantly surprised at how minimally invasive their implant surgery and healing time is under his care. It’s no exaggeration to say that Fahd is one of the best in his field – don’t take our word for it – read all about his experience here.
Practice Principal of Bancroft Dentistry Frank Goulbourn’s area of special interest is also in placing dental implants.
He’s been placing implants since 2003 and is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology and the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
During your consultation appointment, we will assess your suitability for implants. Thankfully, a lot of research has been done into helping patients with very little of their own jawbone access implant-based treatment.
In cases where a significant jawbone is missing, we can carry out bone grafts to build up sufficient bone in practice – it’s important to us that you’re able to have each facet of your implant journey carried out under one roof and by dentists you can trust.
The process starts with a complimentary video consultation with our implant dentist Fahd. This is a great no-obligation opportunity to find out more about the treatment, and to voice any worries you have – sometimes a chat can be enough to alleviate any anxiety surrounding getting your teeth replaced.
You also have the option of attending a full assessment right away, during which a CT scan is taken to give a more accurate view before a video call. This will give Fahd greater insight into your hygiene status and suitability for implants, saving you time on your route to a full smile.
There is only one surgery needed to receive your dental implants.
If your CT scan demonstrates you have low jawbone density, you will require bone regeneration surgery prior to your implant surgery. Your jaw may take up to a year to heal before we can book you in for your implant surgery. Believe us when we say that it’s 100% worth the wait, as you’ll have a functional set of teeth that allow you to eat, smile and talk freely again.
