London dental implants could be a good alternative to dentures, it has been suggested.
People who have struggled with dentures or have experienced discomfort with them, may consider dental implants, according to two US dentists.
Dr Scott LeSueur and Dr Charles Dodaro from Arizona pointed out that there are two kinds of dental implants.
Mini implants can be placed in a single procedure, which secures the dentures in place.
Alternatively, traditional versions can replace each tooth or a bridge and full denture, as well as simply holding fake teeth in place.
The two differ in that the latter involves a titanium screw section that is implanted into the jaw, which bonds to the bone. Teeth then attached can either be removable or permanent.
"Unlike dentures, dental implants don’t move or cause discomfort," they said in a joint statement.
This comes as Dr Jan Linhart, a leading American dentist, commented this week that dental implants are more convenient and can improve quality of life.