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Losing a tooth affects far more than just your appearance. It can impact how you speak, chew, and even how you feel about yourself. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers a long-lasting and natural-looking solution: dental implants.
At Meliora Dental, located on Roundhay Road in Harehills, Leeds, we’ve helped many patients restore their smiles and confidence through dental implant treatment. Here’s why implants are widely considered the most effective way to replace missing teeth — and why they might be the right choice for you.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a tiny titanium post that resembles a screw and is inserted into the mandible to replace a natural tooth root. A specially designed crown, bridge, or denture is affixed once it has fused with the bone, producing a tooth replacement that feels, looks, and works just like your own.
Dental implants are ideal for replacing one tooth, several teeth, or even stabilizing a full set of dentures.
Why Choose Dental Implants Over Other Options?
- They’re Secure and Long-Lasting: Dental implants are firmly anchored into the jawbone, providing stability that dentures or bridges simply can’t match. You can eat, speak, and smile confidently, knowing your implants won’t shift or loosen.
- They Protect Your Jaw and Face Structure: Due to a lack of stimulation, the jawbone beneath a missing tooth begins to shrink. This may eventually cause sagging of the face or an early aging appearance. With implants, your face's natural contour and bone structure are preserved.
- They Feel and Function Like Natural Teeth: Implants are carefully crafted to blend with your existing teeth. Most patients quickly forget they’re even there. Unlike removable dentures, there’s no need to worry about slipping or removing them for cleaning.
- They’re Low Maintenance: Simply brush and floss them like your natural teeth. No special soaks, pastes, or adhesives are needed. Implants can endure for decades if proper dental hygiene and routine examinations are maintained.
Am I Suitable for Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a good option for the majority of healthy individuals, but you will need:
- Healthy gums, free from active gum disease
- Adequate jawbone to hold the implant securely
- A commitment to daily oral hygiene and dental visits
Even if you’ve previously been told you’re not suitable, we may be able to improve bone density with grafting or recommend implant-retained dentures.
Already Wearing Dentures? You Might Upgrade to Implants
Many patients come to us after years of using loose or uncomfortable dentures. If you’re tired of the inconvenience, implant-supported solutions can change everything. These involve securing a denture to two or more implants, offering greater comfort, stability, and confidence, especially for lower dentures that commonly slip.
What’s the Process Like at Meliora Dental?
- Consultation & Scan: We begin with a thorough assessment and digital scans.
- Treatment Planning: You’ll receive a tailored plan and timeline.
- Implant Placement: The titanium implant is carefully placed under local anaesthetic.
- Healing Phase: Over several months, the implant and jawbone merge.
- Final Restoration: A beautifully designed crown, bridge, or denture is fitted for a seamless finish.
Our team ensures you’re comfortable at every stage, and we’re always on hand for any questions or concerns.
Why Choose Meliora Dental in Leeds?
We pride ourselves on offering expert, gentle care in a modern setting. Our dental implant treatments are carried out with precision, using advanced technology and a patient-first approach.
Located in Leeds LS8, we welcome patients from across the city and surrounding areas looking for high-quality restorative care. You can also explore our full range of cosmetic dentistry options to enhance your final results.
Book Your Consultation Today
Dental implants could be the best thing you can do for your health and smile if you're ready to replace lost teeth and get your full function and confidence back.
Book your consultation with Meliora Dental in Harehills, Leeds, and take the first step towards a smile that looks and feels natural for life.
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