In a Nutshell Autogenous and synthetic bone grafts can both support successful dental implant treatment when they are chosen for the right defect and placed using a well-planned surgical protocol. Autogenous grafts use your own bone, usually harvested from the jaw. They provide strong biological activity and may be preferred for larger or more complex…
Read MoreIn a Nuthsell Periodontitis is advanced gum disease that destroys the gum attachment and jawbone supporting your teeth. It cannot usually be “cured” permanently, but it can often be controlled, stabilised and prevented from getting worse with professional treatment and lifelong maintenance. Deep cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar from beneath the gumline and is…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell A failed root canal does not always mean your tooth needs to be extracted. Persistent infection around the root tip—known as chronic apical periodontitis—can often be treated with specialist root canal retreatment. A CBCT scan may identify missed canals, hidden infection, cracks, root resorption or previous treatment complications that a standard X-ray…
Read MoreDental implants are designed to be a long-term replacement for missing teeth, but they are not maintenance-free. Like natural teeth, implants can develop inflammation in the surrounding gums and supporting bone. The two main implant-related inflammatory conditions are peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. The difference is crucial. Peri-implant mucositis affects the soft gum tissue around an…
Read MoreTrismus, often called “lockjaw”, means reduced ability to open the mouth normally. After a difficult tooth extraction, wisdom tooth removal, bone graft or dental implant surgery, temporary jaw stiffness is common. It usually results from post-operative swelling, inflammation and spasm in the chewing muscles – not from the jaw being permanently locked. For most patients,…
Read MoreImmediate and delayed dental implants both work well; the right timeline depends on bone quality, infection, aesthetics and your overall treatment plan. Below is a patient-friendly guide to what “same-day implant” really means versus waiting 3–6 months after extraction. Why Implant Timing Matters When a tooth is removed, the socket is an active healing wound.…
Read MoreAfter a tooth extraction, it is natural to look at the socket and worry that something is wrong. The area may appear dark red, white, yellow, cream-coloured or uneven during the first days and weeks. It may also feel sore, taste slightly unusual or become swollen before it improves. These changes are often part of…
Read MoreWhen a tooth is removed, the empty space left behind is not simply a gap in the gum—it is a healing bone wound. In the first three to six months after extraction, the jawbone around that socket naturally changes shape and volume. This process can make future dental implant treatment more complex, less predictable and,…
Read MoreDry socket, medically known as alveolar osteitis or alveolitis sicca, is a painful but treatable complication that can occur after a tooth extraction. It happens when the protective blood clot in the empty tooth socket breaks down too early, fails to form adequately, or becomes dislodged before the gum has healed. For UK patients, dry…
Read MoreDental crowns usually last 10 to 15 years on average, but many last longer with good care, and some can stay functional for 20 years or more. For a UK-facing dental tourism article, the most accurate way to frame it is simple: crown lifespan depends less on one magic number and more on the material, the dentist’s…
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