Meeting A Range Of Needs
The video above is a demonstration of one alternative technique for dental implant treatment, which can help with a few complex cases.
A dental implant case is considered complex when lack of bone prevents safe placement of implants, or aesthetic requirements can not easily be met.
This could arise from genetic conditions, unsuitable dental work, oral cancer surgery, or head, or mouth trauma. Each case will be individual, yet share a common bond of needing specialist care.
Implantology skills are required, perhaps periodontal knowledge, to repair the tissue surrounding and supporting your teeth. In more complex cases, maxillofacial surgery will be an added requirement.
Medical & Dental Assessment
Cases are normally managed by one consultant, with high level experience in all required disciplines, not that this will limit the input of leading views in any area.
A multi disciplinary approach to planning and treatment can be used, where this contributes to the best outcome for our patient.
Our Harley Street clinic often treats cases which are about more than restorative dentistry. Through trauma, or other reasons, multiple medical issues can exist alongside dental implant needs.
In depth diagnosis is a pre-requisite, based on experience and evidence, to optimise treatment plans and ensure elements are delivered in the right sequence.
A consultant’s eye brings much to decisions, as can the latest technology. Computer tomography is able to add 3D modelling into planning, as well as being useful for monitoring progress.
Careful consideration is given to reconstruction materials, or whether nerve function could be impaired, leading to loss of sensitivity, or pain. Suitable time scales are allowed for effective treatment.
Achieving Solutions
Whilst fine materials will always be used, exact procedure and stages involved can vary. Dental implants have come a long way since their invention in 1952 and are now an established, versatile treatment.
Earlier forms of treatment have gone, such as subperiosteal implants (between the jawbone and gum). Zygomatic implants, where the cheekbone is used as a base, rather than the jaw are rare.
Alongside the development of implants, techniques for bone augmentation have improved. Restoring, or regenerating bone to support normal implants is often the best approach.
This could be to expand the ridge of your jaws, a sinus lift, or bone grafts in other areas, providing support to ensure successful implants.
A Dedicated Approach
You are welcome to see more on our implants procedure and how this helps to bring success.
There can be a few cases where a quicker solution makes sense, to restore immediate function. In most complex cases, this will not suit and we have seen patients where trying a quick approach led to further issues.
Where true bone reconstruction, or regeneration is required, or the same for other hard, or soft tissues, working with nature and allowing healing time at each stage is vital.
Not compromising on reconstruction of the jaw, or the wider facial area provides a strong base. Healthy, uninflamed hard and soft tissues are the foundation of successful, lasting dental implants.
These solutions also require personal support, from a wider team, or one specialist. Professor Kaveh Shakib is resident at our clinic and a good example, a leading maxillofacial surgeon, a skilled implantologist.
However complex your requirements for dental implant treatment, support based on your needs and wishes is available. By all means talk to our knowledgeable staff, or request an initial consultation.
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Phone – 020 7935 8627
Email – pa@shakib.org