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title: Implant restores patient's comfort
description: Mr W was referred to Elmsleigh House as his denture was uncomfortable. Over several months he had an implant placed, which restored his comfort and smile
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# [Implant restores patient's comfort](https://www.elmsleighhouse.co.uk/blog/implant-restores-patients-comfort)

 Written by [Elmsleigh House](https://www.elmsleighhouse.co.uk/blog/author/dfelwl5ud) | 28-Oct-2019 17:22:35

Mr W was referred to Elmsleigh House as his denture was uncomfortable and always got food trapped underneath. He saw Kit Spears for a dental implant consultation, who assessed and discussed Mr W’s options to replace his missing tooth.

 

Understandably, Mr W didn’t want to leave a gap, and he didn’t want to have a denture for the long-term. A bridge was considered, but he didn’t want to damage the adjacent teeth, and there were some concerns about the viability of a bridge with his strong bite. So it was decided that a dental implant was the best option for the long-term.

### **Mr W’s implant treatment **

Kit placed a dental implant to restore Mr W’s upper right front tooth under local anaesthetic. Mr W found the procedure to be comfortable throughout, and discomfort afterwards was minimal. Although the treatment time for dental implants can be several months, Mr W was able to wear his denture for the entire duration of the treatment, so he was never left with a gap.

 

After several months of healing, the top of the implant was uncovered and a small titanium cylindrical post attached, protruding through and shaping the gum.

 

Several weeks later, impressions were taken of Mr W’s teeth and a colour match selected for the new crown. A dental laboratory constructed the crown, and a talented ceramist made the porcelain match the shape, colour and translucency of Mr W’s adjacent teeth. The crown was tested in place, and as Mr W was happy with its fit, look and feel, it was securely attached.

 

Mr W is delighted he can now eat in comfort, and has a complementary review appointment after a year.

 

Mr W had a gap in his front teeth, but his replacement denture was uncomfortable

Mr W smiles with confidence in his new dental implant

 

[Click here to read Tim Thackrah's book, Transform your smile and life with dental implants](https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/elmsleigh-house-dental-clinic/elmsleighhouse-dental-implants-pdf?pid=MTE11031); Tim is the lead of the dental implant team at Elmsleigh House.

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