Dental implants represent one of the biggest advances in dentistry and have an overall success rate of around 97%. While every patient and dental implant case is different, many patients report minimal or no pain during the procedure.

One of the first questions that often comes up when discussing dental implants is the cost. The price of dental implants varies based on the complexity of the procedure, the number of implants needed, and the type of prosthetic tooth used. However, over time, dental implants can be the most cost-effective solution for missing teeth. At Stunning Smile Clinic in Ealing, we offer an affordable payment plan for dental implants. Our dentists will provide a quote that includes all cost factors, including any necessary procedures such as bone grafting.

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With proper oral care and maintenance, you can expect your dental implants to last a lifetime. However, the service life of an implant mainly depends upon your own oral hygiene maintenance. The better your oral health and hygiene, the longer will your implants last.

The most critical requirement for the care of your dental implants is to look after your oral health. You should consider your implants as your natural teeth, and brush and floss them regularly, as you should do for your natural teeth. In addition, you should take special care of the gums surrounding the dental implants, as one of the major reasons for the failure of an implant is gum and periodontal infections.

After implant surgery, the gums and mouth need to heal before a dental crown, or prosthetic tooth is placed. You can still use a denture during the healing period, and we can always make provisions to have temporary teeth made. In some cases where dentures are worn, we ask patients to wear their dentures part-time, if possible, during the initial healing period (3-14 days).

At Stunning Smile Clinic, our implant dentist in West Ealing will typically perform an exam, radiograph, or CT scan to evaluate the amount of bone present before placing dental implants. In most cases, patients have enough bone to support the implants. However, the longer a person has been missing teeth, the more bone loss or atrophy may have occurred. In cases of insufficient bone, a bone graft may be necessary before the implants can be placed.