Titanium rods are surgically placed in your gums. The prosthetic root acts as a base for the overdentures. The number of screws will vary depending on the type of denture chosen. Your jaw and the tissues surrounding the implant are given time to heal during which a temporary denture will be provided. After the osseointegration process is complete, overdentures are crafted from your bite impression. They are anchored onto the titanium posts and secured with an abutment.
The implants secure the overdentures in place instead of the suction created between the traditional denture and the roof of your mouth. As a result, implant retained dentures can be designed to occupy less of your palate. The implants evenly distribute the pressure, that is caused by grinding and chewing, across the jaw. This helps to maintain the integrity of the structure of your jaw.
If you would like to schedule an implant consultation, please call us on 01252 872497.
< Back to treatmentsIn line with the most recent government announcement, we wanted to update you about visiting us in the coming weeks, particularly after 19th July.
Although the Government has indicated that current restrictions regarding COVID-19 are likely to be eased from July 19th, the current restrictions and protocols will remain the same for medical settings for the time being in order to ensure continuity of service. The Chief Dental Officer of England has indicated that we are still to follow protocol from February 2021 in order to be able to provide care in a safe environment.
We are therefore respectfully requesting that you continue to wear face coverings when entering and whilst inside the practice and will continue to require you to complete COVID-19 screening forms prior to attending your appointment.
Just as a reminder, you will be required to wear face covering in the practice, use hand sanitisers and attend at the time of your appointment. Use of reception area will be very restricted to ensure social distancing, therefore we require you to wait outside or in the car if you arrive early for an appointment. Toilet facilities will also not be available to the patients until further notice, and we can still only accommodate for one parent and one child to attend together. Finally, only patients who have an appointment booked will be permitted to enter the practice.
We hope you can appreciate these measures remain in place in order to protect you, other patients as well as our staff.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation.
The Link Dental Surgery Team.
