Implants

Dental Implants
for Hitchin, Stotfold & Shefford

Dental implants are tooth root shaped devices, made of titanium, which are inserted into the area of bone where the tooth root is located. Over a period of time the bone surrounding the implant fuses together, and a crown or bridge can then be fixed to the implant.

Dental implants look and feel like real teeth and can be used to replace single or multiple teeth. Our cosmetic dentist welcomes you to book a consultation today to find out what options are available to you.

At the Stotfold Dental Clinic, we use the Astra Tech Implant System. Our dental implant specialists proudly provide service to patients throughout Shefford, Stotfold, Hitchin and the surrounding areas.
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Why Dental Implants are the Best Way to Replace Missing Teeth

Other tooth replacement options, such as bridges, don't always fit or function properly for every patient. Implants, on the other hand, offer a number of benefits which make them the ideal choice in most situations. For example, dental implants in no way affect your other teeth. They are not attached to adjacent teeth, meaning those teeth do not need to be ground down or otherwise prepared for the procedure. Instead, dental implants replace the entire root of the tooth, which in turns helps prevent the jawbone from deteriorating. Your jawbone will actually fuse with the metal post of the implant, forming a stronger base than other tooth replacement methods provide. Thanks to this sturdiness, dental implants are intended to last forever. Best of all, they look, feel, and function the closest to natural teeth of any available option. It is very difficult to even tell the difference between a real tooth and a dental implant!

Difference Between Dental Veneers & Dental Implants

Your teeth are crucial to your everyday life, as they allow you to smile and eat food. Many people struggle with decaying, damaged and missing teeth. Without the proper care, an infection can set in, which can result in the rest of your teeth becoming damaged. At Stotfold Dental Clinic, we’re proud to offer top-quality dental veneers and implants for people struggling with oral hygiene issues across Hitchin, Shefford and the surrounding areas.


Dental veneers and implants are very different from one another. Our cosmetic dentist will assess your current dental issues to determine the right solution for you. Check out the following section to learn more about the difference between dental veneers and implants.


Veneers

A dental veneer is a thin shell-like material that covers an existing tooth. This type of cosmetic dentistry solution allows you to improve the appearance of your existing teeth. From the color to filling in the gaps between poorly spaced teeth, a dental veneer is a perfect solution for someone with broken or damaged teeth.


Implants

A dental implant is composed of a crown, abutment and implant fixture. This type of procedure eliminates the tooth shifting altogether by replacing the tooth with an implant. Dental implants allow people to improve the appearance by replacing a decaying or missing tooth. They also help to fix bite issues.

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