Our principle dentist and practice owner, Andy Gunning, has been placing Dental Implants since 2015.
All of our dental implant treatment, from your initial CT scan, through to placement and aftercare, can be provided here in Annan. We are here to care for you and your Implants for as long as you want us to.
Andy is happy to discuss your suitability for implants whether you have a single gap in your smile to fill or are fed up with ill fitting dentures and wish to explore an implant retained denture. On the rare occasion that your case is too complex, Andy has network of specialist Implantologists that he can direct you to. We are proud of the continuity of care and reassurance that we can offer our Implant Patients knowing that your dentist is based right here in Dumfries and Galloway.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental Implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement. Missing teeth can lead to a variety of issues which affect the function of your mouth, chewing, speaking and smiling. They offer a long lasting solution and can restore function and confidence by providing you with a healthy, natural smile.
A dental Implant is essentially a small screw that is embedded within the jawbone offering a secure structure upon which to place dental appliances such as crowns, bridges and dentures.
Single Implants
A gap in your teeth can really affect both your smile, confidence and function day to day. We can use single dental implants to fill those gaps and give your smile life and help you regain your confidence.
Missing teeth can often place strain on adjacent teeth and cause a cascade of issues. Replacing teeth will prevent these issues and maintain healthy bone structure.
- Act just like a natural tooth root
- Made from biocompatible materials accepted by the body
- Maintain natural bone and minimise further bone loss.
- With proper care and good oral hygiene practice, could last a lifetime
- Unlike conventional bridges, dental implants should not effect your adjacent healthy teeth as they remain untouched
Implant Retained Dentures
Loose dentures can be hugely frustrating, making eating difficult and affecting your confidence. At Gunning Dental, we offer Implant-Retained Dentures – dentures secured by dental implants, giving you a secure, full set of natural-looking teeth.
Several implants can be placed, often 4-6, upon which the denture is fixed.
- Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, stimulating bone growth and preventing bone loss which often occurs over time when there are teeth missing.
- maintaining the bone within your jaw helps maintain your facial structure.
- Traditional dentures often loosen with time and can affect your speech. Implants ancor your dental appliance securley.
- Implant retained dentures can offer you security, comfort, and eliminate adhesives and messy cleaning routines.
- With proper care and good oral hygiene practice, could last a lifetime
Full Mouth Restorations
At Gunning Dental we have had the privilege of undertaking full mouth restorations. These are often scenarios where there are a number of issues, including multiple missing teeth, functional and cosmetic concerns.
Often a complex treatment course and variety of treatment modalities to help you achieve your goals.
A hugely rewarding treatment for our patients and staff as we witness the physical and personal transformation.
Our aim is to inform and guide you through the wealth of options and information available to you. We will work with you and our labs to give you the smile you want.
We appreciate the impact that a smile can have on your life and the importance of such and investment in your time and money.
We are here to help.
The first step is simply asking a question. We guarantee an honest answer.
