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Our dentists
can carry out all forms of oral surgery at the practice.
This includes removal of wisdom teeth, buried roots and treatment
of cysts. They use local anaesthetics and sedation where necessary.
An implant can be used to replace any number of lost
teeth. Implants are metal screws that are placed in
the jawbone onto which a false tooth is attached. Implants have
several advantages over other treatments such as crowns, bridges
and dentures. For example, a complete set of dentures is only
about 30% as effective as natural teeth in comparison to 80%
for those that are retained by implants. Implants also last
for at least fifteen years and are easy to clean and look after.
Our Hampstead implantologist will discuss the procedure with
you and advise on the most suitable treatment
Dental implants offer
a permanent solution for your missing teeth.
A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural
root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped. Each
implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the
precise location of the intended tooth. If an implant
has a screw thread on its outer surface it can be screwed
into position and if it does not it is usually tapped
into place. The main aim during installation of any implant
is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding
bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time
is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic
abrasions on the implant surface.
In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants
normally have some form of internal screw thread or post
space that allows a variety of components to be fitted.
Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for
long-term support of crowns, bridges or dentures. Click
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Association
of Dental Implantology (ADI)
The ADI aims to provide the public with an improved understanding
of the benefits of implantology, and Members with the
benefits of continuous skills development, safeguarding
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ICOI
Founded in 1972 as a professional, non-profit organization,
the ICOI is the world's largest dental implant society.
We have members in 72 countries and there are 59 ICOI
component and affiliate sponsoring societies with well
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Online
Leaflets
If you want general information on a condition
or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment? Want to
know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new
BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education: Learn
about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments and
good oral health with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site. |
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RP Dental
Practice
156a Haverstock Hill
Hampstead
North West London
NW3 2AT
Click Here for Map
tel: 020 7722
4405
fax: 020 7483 3603
Hampstead Surgery Hours
Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat by arrangement only |
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