This patient had a missing upper premolar and the resulting gap was very visible. A conventional bridge would have involved further damage to the adjacent teeth. A single implant was inserted and the abutment seen on this picture was inserted into the implant after twelve weeks.

The final crown or cap has been fitted and blends in with the colour and shape of the other teeth.

This patient has five upper teeth missing and she had previously worn a large plastic denture. Three implants have been placed and the abutments fitted to the implants twelve weeks later.

A porcelain and precious metal bridge has been made to fit over the abutments.

 

 

The bridge has been permanently fitted onto the implants. It looks and feels like natural teeth.

This patient has previously lost all upper teeth and has been wearing a large plastic denture which was loose and uncomfortable. Four implants have been placed into the bone of the upper jaw and small spherical attachments screwed into the implants.

The new replacement for the missing teeth is much smaller and thinner than the previous denture. Most importantly, it is completely firm and comfortable when it is in place. The teeth are removed by the patient to maintain good oral hygiene.

Following the loss of all lower teeth, this patient was unable to eat in comfort. Two implants have been placed into the bone of the lower jaw and a gold bar fitted to the implants. This forms a very secure fixing for a complete denture which clips firmly onto the bar. The denture is removed for cleaning. the patient can once again enjoy eating a varied diet without discomfort or embarrassment.

This patient has all lower teeth missing. His previous dentures imposed severe restrictions on his diet and were loose and uncomfortable. He has now had six implants placed into his lower jaw and a fixed bridge has been screwed onto the implants.

The bridge replaces the missing teeth and is not removable. The patient reports that it is like having his own teeth back again and is very natural in feel and appearance.