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Are your teeth ‘ready to go’?

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Do you need dental implants but dread the thought of repeat visits to the dentist in what can often be a long and drawn out process? If this sounds like you, then the latest and most innovative dental treatment – Teeth in a Day could be the right treatment for you.

At Woodborough House we offer the Teeth in a Day procedure to patients as a way to cut back on their treatment time as well as to ensure they enjoy a more precise implant placement. We are constantly looking for treatments which improve patient care and procedure duration and Teeth in a Day is the ideal choice for patients who would otherwise require numerous visits to get the same results.

The Teeth in a Day Procedure

An initial scan of the jaw is taken, which is a detailed CAT scan. In this scan, a three-dimensional model of the mouth is recreated in order to manufacture the implants which will be ready when you come in for the next appointment for a fitting.

The technology used in creating the Teeth in a Day implants was developed by Nobel Biocare but it can actually help the dentist to fit the implants, not just for manufacturing them. As the teeth in a day surgery is much less invasive than traditional dental implants, the patient can expect to have less scarring and therefore less pain and swelling as a result. This is because an arthroscope is used – a probe rather like an endoscope – which is inserted into a small incision in the jaw tissue. The very precise nature of this means that as a result, the patient can often feel fine the next day and carry out their activities as usual.

Benefits for Patients

The very precise nature of this means that as a result, the patient can often feel fine the next day and carry out their activities as usual.

This has great benefits for patients who can find they don’t have to go through repeat bone grafts to have their implants made.

Although it can be more expensive than regular dental implants, many patients find that it is worth it because they gain their time back – so they don’t have to take time off work for example to come and have their dental implants fitted. Additionally, patients can expect to find that the procedure is much safer, less painful and produces consistently better results.

If you’re interested in learning more about dental implants, why not give us a call on 0118 984 3108 where one of our friendly members of staff will be happy to assist you and help to book you a consultation.

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‘Can I have teeth with that?’

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

‘Teeth in a Day’ is the latest innovation in dental implants which reduces the need for numerous dental visits and surgical procedures usually involving bone grafts. Traditionally, receiving dental implants is a long process, but with the Teeth in a Day procedure the need for extra surgical procedures is reduced, therefore saving on time.

This procedure is an alternative to using conventional dental implants. It’s ideal if you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the dentist’s chair. Here at Woodborough House Dental Practice, Dr Nick Fahey can carry out this treatment using Straumann dental implants.

What does the ‘Teeth in a Day’ procedure involve?

Initially, a CT scan and digital models will be taken of your mouth. Planning is made and implants are placed with a long term provisional restoration. It is flapless surgery, i.e. involving no stitches at the end of the treatment. You will also only have to visit the dentist three times. Once for the initial scan, a second time to have the entire set of implants fitted and the third time for a final check-up.

Is it right for me?

The ‘Teeth in a Day’ procedure may be right for you, but it is always determined on an individual basis. Every candidate is different and as this is a very specific treatment option, you will need to be reviewed by an expert first to be assessed for your suitability.

Benefits

There are many benefits of using ‘Teeth in a Day’. Some of these include spending less time in the dental practice, which therefore makes it both easier for the dentist and the patient. There is also less pain, less swelling and immediate tooth replacement, meaning that it is the ideal solution for people who want a relatively painless and quick alternative to having new teeth fitted.

Preparation

Patients can prepare for this procedure by quitting smoking and having immaculate oral hygiene techniques prior to treatment.

Costs

While the costs are slightly higher for this procedure than traditional dental implants, the many benefits it can offer patients far outweigh this small premium.

Safety

The procedure is very safe as it is the most carefully planned of any dental implant surgical procedure and patients can expect to receive phenomenal results from the latest innovation in dental implants. It does exactly what it says, i.e. ‘teeth in a day’.

If you have any questions about dental implants you can ask Dr Nick Fahey here or at his dental implant blog.

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