Dental Implants

Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth. Strong, durable and natural in appearance, implants are an excellent fixed alternative to removable dentures.

Dental implants in Ipswich

Dental implants are an excellent fixed alternative to removable dentures.

An implant is a titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone, acting just like a tooth root, and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. After this time, the implant can then be used to hold a replacement crown or bridge.

An implant is placed under local anaesthetic, and the length of the procedure will depend on how many implants you’re having placed. It is possible to have several implants placed in the same procedure. If you are nervous, you can opt to have IV conscious sedation for your implant placement.

How well you look after your implants will have the biggest impact on how long they will last, but you can expect them to last for many years.

Implant Retained Dentures

A ball attachment or locator-attached denture is an implant retained solution to replace lower teeth.

This type of denture utilizes as few as two dental implants as anchors for the denture. A full set of lower dentures snaps into these anchor points, giving you teeth that allow for more natural function since they shift less than traditional dentures. Some soreness and some shifting are still possible, so it’s important to trust your dental team to fit your dentures and provide any necessary adjustments over time. It’s also important to keep your dentures clean, especially from debris like crumbs or seeds, as they can cause discomfort.

Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures

Improved Confidence Implant retained dentures look and feel more like natural teeth. Stability During Eating Thanks to multiple secure anchor points, implant retained dentures are less likely to shift in your mouth when you eat. Bone and Gum Preservation By keeping the supportive structures of your mouth engaged, implant retained dentures help preserve your function and appearance. Improved Dental Hygiene Implant retained dentures may be a more hygienic tooth-replacement solution for many patients. Improved Esthetics Implant retained dentures are customized to fit the natural look of your face and smile. Nutritional Benefits Implant retained dentures allow you to eat a more well-rounded diet.

What our customers say

Dr. Andrew extracted my tooth this summer. He is highly professional in his work. Throughout the procedure, he ensured that I was comfortable and not in any pain. I would recommend him and will definitely use his services in the future.

I have been visiting Andrew for over 5 year's. As someone who was terrified of the dentist I have never felt so welcomed. Appointments and treatment is taken at your own pace and the whole atmosphere is calm and relaxed. Thoroughly recommended dentist!

In over 40 years of going to the dentist, I have to say that Dr Andrew is the most patient, kind and skilled dentist I have ever known, and his supporting staff at the clinic are also exceptionally considerate and friendly.

I had smile design treatment with Dr Andrius, and it has been life changing. I no longer have to hide my smile, and I'm smiling all the time. I'm quite nervous of dental treatments, but Dr Andrius and A&L team have been great with me and I managed to overcome my fear! Thank you so much, it means the world to me!

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A and L Clinics – Private Dentist Ipswich
9 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AG

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