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Replacement implant supported canine

By Finlay Sutton - 28 July 2011

My Experience - Patient Testimonial 

I was referred to the Practice by my dentist because of a failed crown, which could not be repaired and the alternatives were to leave a space, have a single tooth denture or have an implant retained crown. Because the missing tooth is the upper right canine, having a gap was not something I wanted and a previous experience with a single tooth denture meant that this wasn't likely to be along term solution for me. 

I had an initial consultation with Finlay, which was extremely thorough and was carried out in a manner which gave me confidence. I was able to discuss the options and was subsequently provided with a detailed treatment plan which enabled me to consider what I wanted to do. The treatment was complicated by the nature of my smile and whilst a straightforward implant would have been possible, I accepted the recommendation of a tissue graft at the implant site. This extended the length of the treatment, but the final result is well worth the wait. 

The extraction, implant placement and graft were all carried out under intravenous sedation. This was administered by the Practice's Consultant Anaesthetist and both he and Finlay took time to explain what was involved and ensured that I was happy with what was going to happen. The sedation itself was the perfect way to enable the treatment to take place. As the sedative was administered I began to feel “fuzzy” and the next thing I was aware of was when Finlay was coming to the end of the procedure.
 
I was provided with a detailed post treatment plan and the necessary medication. Whilst I had some discomfort in the days immediately following the procedure, ordinary painkillers were adequate and I was able to return to work after a couple of days. 

Once the tissue graft had healed, I was provided with a denture for aesthetic purposes. Whilst this was fine for the short period involved, it confirmed my view that a denture would not have been a satisfactory long term solution for me. 

The period from the initial consultation to the final checkup was about seven months, but the final result is well worth it and I'm completely satisfied with the outcome and able to smile with confidence again!

Throughout the treatment, Finlay ensured that I understood what he was proposing to do and that I had the opportunity to ask questions if I was unsure about anything. The professionalism and attitude of Finlay and his team made the whole experience as “enjoyable” as such a complex process can be.

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