It is a widespread misunderstanding that titanium dental implants are a new technology. The reality is that it has been forty years since the first patient was treated, and over ten million patients have been successfully treated with dental implants.
 The methods are proven as the most effective way to permanently restore and enhance dental functionality. Dental implants have transformed dentistry, so we can now solve almost every dental problem.
At Hospital Lane Dental Clinic a team of dental surgeons have been working together since 1989 using Nobel Biocare dental implants to provide solutions to their patient’s problems. The implant team has attended advanced courses throughout Europe and America so that we are able to offer our patients the optimum dental care, aesthetic results with minimal postoperative discomfort. Patients today are able to receive implant treatment and leave the dentist’s chair with a new tooth in a matter of hours.
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What are dental implants?
A dental implant is a titanium fixing which, when inserted into the jawbone, can be used to replace a missing tooth with a crown. When more that one implant is used then several missing teeth or a complete arch of teeth can be secured onto the dental implants.
Why use dental implants when I could have a bridge?
The advantage of dental implants over conventional bridges is that tooth structure from adjacent teeth does not need to be sacrificed in order to make a bridge. Secondly, a conventional bridge increases the forces applied to the supporting teeth. These factors reduce the average lifespan of a bridge to less than nine years. In comparison over ninety five percent of patients have their implant supported bridges after fifteen years.
Why use dental implants rather than have a denture?
In comparison to dentures, implant-supported solutions
have the following benefits:
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- Increased quality of life
- Improved speech
- Improved confidence and relationships
- Eat anything you want
- Better nutrition and overall health
- Long-lasting value
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How much do Implants cost and is it worth it?
The cost of treatment depends on the number of teeth missing and dependant on the implant components, laboratory and clinical fees. The replacement cost of a single tooth is £2400.00 - for more information click here to view "Teeth Now", In general, the more teeth missing, the cost per replacement tooth reduces. For example a complete lower bridge replacing ten teeth using a titanium bridge would cost £7250 - i.e.£725 per tooth.
At Hospital Lane, we understand dental implants.
Treatment is a significant investment for the patient and we aim to provide you the best value from your treatment by considering all the options, and planning the treatment for long-term solutions.
Our fees are fully inclusive of the implants, clinical and laboratory work. For the quality of treatment patients receive, our fees are very competitive - click here for more fee information
Patients consistently say to us how happy they are with their implant treatment inspite of the costs because it boosts their confidence and quality of life.
Studies indicate that implants perform very well over many years (15+) so the value is high and the actual cost per year very reasonable. Of all the treatments carried out at Hospital Lane, dental implants make the greatest difference to the patients.
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