Temporising Implants
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When an implant is placed, it can be some months before the new tooth is fitted. A temporary denture can be made for cosmetic purposes. But the impact from the lower jaw can disturb the implant and affect the healing process. As an alternative an adhesive bridge can be made which is fixed to the adjacent tooth. This provides a tiny, but permanent gap between the tooth and the new implant for protection.
Contact Craigmillar Dental Centre to discuss the different methods available to fill in the gap temporarily as the implant heals.