Key advantages of dental implants

When you have missing teeth as an adult and you want to have a gap filled, you in essence have three options at your disposal. The first is to have a bridge fitted, the second is to have a denture or partial denture fitted and the third is to have oral implants fitted.

If you are from the older school of dental patients, you may be more comfortable with the idea of having a bridge or partial denture fitted. However, there are many advantages that you may be overlooking when it comes to having oral implants fitted instead.

At High Dental, our team have been fitting dental implants Melbourne for over 5 years and can attest to the many advantages that this procedure has over other restorative options. The surgery is comfortable, the aftercare is easy and of course, the longevity is enhanced, meaning that you can enjoy a greater looking smile for longer.

But what are some of the other advantages of having dental implants Melbourne fitted? Read on to find out!

Aesthetics

Many people have at one time or another seen somebody wearing a full set of teeth that simply look fake, this is not ideal when you are looking to increase your self-esteem through a restorative procedure. When you come to our team to have dental implants Melbourne fitted, we will always aim to ensure that the prosthetic teeth that are attached to the implants will blend in seamlessly with your surrounding teeth in shape, size and colour, so nobody will be aware that you have oral implants fitted.

Bite strength

Oral implants are fitted to the jawbone via surgery and fuse over around 3 to 6 months, providing a stable anchor point for the prosthetic teeth. One advantage of this is the obvious improvement in bite strength that you will notice, meaning that any food that you have been avoiding you can now enjoy without needing to be concerned that your teeth will move or fall out. And you certainly won’t need to invest in dental glue!

Bone regrowth

When you have a missing tooth or teeth, the surrounding jawbone recedes, meaning that the teeth surrounding the gap may fall out of line, causing orthodontic issues. Oral implants are fitted into the bone and allow bone regrowth to occur, meaning that they prevent potential orthodontic issues from occurring.

Prevention of oral issues

Having gaps in your mouth is not only unsightly, but it can also provide a breeding ground for plaque and bacteria to go unnoticed. Few people, if any, brush the gum line where there are missing teeth and so, this can cause secondary complications to occur, such as gum disease or even tooth decay on teeth that are near a gap. Oral implants prevent this as they fill the gap and allow no extra space for bacteria to hide, provided that they are cared for correctly.

Long lasting

If oral implants are cared for correctly, they can last up to and over 20 years. The aftercare of oral implants is not complicated and is the same as natural teeth. You need to brush your oral implants twice a day, floss between them and of course, attend check-ups with our team.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.