What Are Screwless Dental Implants?
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You may have heard of the treatment before, but what are screwless dental implants? This procedure relies on dental cement to hold a crown in place, rather than a traditional screw.
How do screwless implants work?
The process is relatively similar to your everyday dental implants. A titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone, followed by an abutment. This is where the procedure then changes – the temporary crown is fixed in place using a dental adhesive, forgoing the need for a screw.
The main surgery is carried out in just one appointment. You will need to go home to recover for around 3 – 4 months while your mouth heals, before returning to the clinic to have your permanent crown attached.
Screwless dental implants UK cost
So, how much are screwless dental implants? And are screwless dental implants cheaper than the traditional treatment? Generally speaking, this type of procedure has a very similar price point to a screwed implant, or can even be slightly more expensive.
Why? The price may increase based on numerous factors, including: the application technique, the materials used and the location of the clinic. For example, private practices in London often have higher prices compared to other areas in the UK.
You could be paying £1,400 upwards for a single implant in the UK, going up to £50,000+ for full mouth restorations. If you need any of the following to make your treatment a success, your screwless dental implants cost will increase:
- Hygiene appointments: For patients with gum disease.
- Bone graft: For patients with low bone density.
- Gum graft: For patients with receding gums.
- Sinus lift: For patients with low bone density in the upper jaw.
- Teeth whitening: Ensures a perfect colour match between the implant and your natural teeth.
Screwless dental implants: Benefits & side effects
Now we have covered what screwless dental implants are, their function and their cost, let’s discuss the pros and cons of this treatment. We have compiled the main ones into the data below – please take these into consideration prior to booking your appointment.
Screwless dental implants pros | Screwless dental implants risks and drawbacks |
No visible screw hole, giving your new tooth a very natural appearance. | Not as secure. Crown is more susceptible to becoming damaged or dislodged. |
Restores your quality of life – smile, eat and speak with confidence. | Does not have the same longevity as its screwed counterpart (15 years). |
Can be easier to place in certain implant positions and angles. | If the crown needs repairing, it is harder to remove than a screw-retained crown. |
Added convenience, as your implant does not need to be routinely tightened. | Excess cement may lead to issues like gum disease and infection. |
Yorkshire Dental Suite does not recommend screwless dental implants. This is because they are not as secure as a crown that is screwed into place. It also means that its lifespan is significantly shortened to an estimated lifespan of 15 years.
Screwless dental implants near me
Dental implants are rarely available on the NHS. Only a select few patients meet the eligibility criteria, for example, patients who cannot wear dentures or suffer with health problems such as oral cancer may be able to receive treatment.
For the majority, you will need to go to a private dental clinic. Yorkshire Dental Suite does not offer this procedure – therefore, you will need to research your local practices and implantologists.
Conclusion:
Dental implants without screws are an effective replacement for damaged and missing teeth but, due to their short lifespan and lack of stability, we recommend traditional screw-retained teeth implants.
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