Dental Implants

INFORMATION LEAFLET

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Your referral We are pleased to see patients from other practices for restorative dental treatment. You will remain a patient of your own dentist and continue to see them for your regular dental care.

The Dentists Dr Andrew Shelley PhD MSc BDS MFGDP(UK) DPDS MGDS RCSEd FFGDP(UK) FDS RCSEd Dip Rest Dent RCS Eng Andrew Shelley is a specialist in Prosthodontics (The replacement of teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures and implants). He has more than 40 years’ experience qualifying from the University of Manchester in 1979. He holds several postgraduate qualifications including fellowships of the Royal Colleges of England and Edinburgh. Simon Pope BDS (Hons) MJDF RCSEng PG Dip (Endo) Simon Pope qualified with honours from the University of Manchester in 2008. He has a special interest in Endodontics (The science and practice of root canal treatment). Simon holds the Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice of the Royal College of Surgeons of England James Tinning BChD MFDS RCPS (Glas) PG Dip (Rest) James qualified from the University of Leeds in 2013 where he was awarded the Prize for Professionalism and Leadership. He has a special interest in Restorative Dentistry (The restoration of diseased, injured, or abnormal teeth to normal function). James holds the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Our state of the art surgery facilities

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What are dental implants? Dental implants are a new and exciting addition to the options available to us. Implants are a way of replacing missing teeth by implanting a titanium root into the jaw bone. New teeth can then be built up on the implants. Implants are sometimes the best solution for difficult restorative problems because they are one way of avoiding wearing a removable denture or cutting into the other teeth to make a bridge.

Dental implant replacing a missing upper tooth There is some very useful further information about dental implants on the Neoss Website at http://www.neoss.com/patients/

What does dental implant treatment involve? In most cases placing dental implants involves a simple procedure which is carried out under local anaesthetic with only mild discomfort afterwards. There is usually a healing period of 3 to 6 months after which new teeth may be built up on the implants.

How successful are dental implants? Dental implants have a succesrate of some 97%. They are considered to be one of the most reliable dental restorations available.

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Can anyone have dental implants? The main restriction to implants is whether there is enough bone to accommodate them. If teeth have been missing for a long time then sometimes the bone has shrunk back. However this is not always the case and these problems are usually solved with procedures such as bone grafting. There are other restrictions such as medications you may be taking or other medical conditions you may have. We will always discuss this before starting treatment.

What if I have complete dentures? Many people have difficulties with complete dentures. Typically the upper denture is fine because it has good suction from the palate but the lower denture moves around when speaking or eating. Other people just don’t have the gum to support upper or lower dentures successfully. A simple solution for the loose lower denture is to place two implants near the front of the lower gum and fit two “press stud” type attachments to the underside of the lower denture. The denture then clicks firmly into place. Alternatively we can use more dental implants and can even replace both upper and lower dentures completely with fixed bridges. This is very close to getting back your own teeth.

Two dental implants placed to support a complete lower denture

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What happens first? At your first appointment we will carry out a full examination and discuss your dental problems with you. We may well need x-rays and casts and photographs of your teeth before we can formulate your treatment plan. In all but the most simple cases we will need to have a second meeting with you to discuss the options available and the details of your treatment plan including the costs.

How much do dental implants cost? This depends very much on the case but however simple or complex your treatment may be, work will only begin once you are totally happy with your treatment plan and the costs involved. We will charge a consultation fee for your initial appointment. From this, we will be able to plan your treatment and give you a full quotation in advance. For a guide to our current fees, please see our accompanying fee guide or our website.

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How to make an appointment Please call in or telephone us on 0161 320 4230. Our reception staff will be pleased to make you an appointment at a convenient time.

The Practice

Our practice is situated on Stockport Road in Denton about 250 yards South from Denton Centre “Crown Point”. There is easy parking on side streets and a

public car park very near on Town Lane.

The practice is easily accessible via the M60 motorway. If you are coming from the South, take junction 25 and follow signs for Denton. This will take you

directly to the practice after about 3 miles. If you are coming from the North take junction 24 and then take the M67 motorway. Take junction 1 of the M67 then

turn right at the T junction at the top of the slip road. This road will take you directly to the practice in just under half a mile.

Shelley & Pope Dental Practitioner 117 Stockport Road, Denton, Manchester M34 6DH 0161 320 4230