Dental implants Melbourne to replace your missing teeth

Dental implants Melbourne are a permanent solution to replacing your missing teeth. There are many factors which need to be taken into consideration to make sure that dental implants Melbourne are suitable for you. Visit us at High Dental Implants Melbourne and let us carry out an examination of your teeth and gums to decide whether or not dental implants Melbourne can be used to replace your missing teeth. Dental implant surgery has become the gold standard in replacing missing teeth and over the last few decades it is the treatment of choice amongst dentists and patients alike for tooth replacement. Here in Australia dental implants Melbourne have more than 95% success rate and they can last for the rest of your life so speak to us today and find out about dental implants for you.

Tooth loss can affect your dental health

If you have lost a tooth or undergone a tooth extraction it is important that you think about replacing the tooth sooner rather than later. A missing tooth can have a significant negative impact on the rest of your mouth. There is a chance that your surrounding teeth will shift to try and fill the gap app and this will change the appearance of your smile and cause misalignment issues of the teeth which have other negative implications. This often depends on the position of the missing tooth however replacing it as soon as possible is important.

Dental implants – the procedure

Dental implants are titanium metal screws that are surgically placed in the bone socket of your missing tooth underneath your gum tissue. It can be broken down into a 4 part process. First you need to undergo a thorough examination of your teeth so that our dentist can put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. The first step is to surgically place the implant into the bone socket of the missing tooth. Once the implant is placed it holds itself in the jaw much like a threaded screw in a wall or board would hold itself. A healing cap is placed on the implant to prevent any infection. Immediately after the surgery you are most likely to need some stitches and you may experience some swelling and discomfort. The implant must be given time to heal and during this healing process the bone around the implant remodels itself and attaches to the implant in a process known as osseointegration. This healing process allows the implant to become securely embedded within the jaw. This process can take between 3 and 6 months and once our dentist is happy that the implant is embedded securely in place then you will undergo the next step of the procedure. This requires a small surgery to regain access to the implant and to attach an abutment or a connector post onto the implant. The soft tissue around the implant then begins to heal around that connector post and our dentist will design a crown to replace your missing tooth. The finished crown will then be attached to the connector post and you will have a brand new tooth.

DISCLAIMER

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