Dental implants Melbourne vs traditional dentures for missing teeth

There are different methods of replacing your missing teeth and perhaps the most common of these used to be removable dentures. Dentures, in many different forms, have been used for thousands of years and modern dentures as we know them have been used for many decades to replace missing teeth, especially amongst the older generation. Although they are very good for replacing missing teeth, the modern generation prefers something that has better aesthetics, more longevity, comfort and convenience.

Thanks to advances in dental technology you can replace your dentures with dental implants Melbourne. There are many advantages of dental implants Melbourne in comparison to unstabilised dentures and by speaking to us at our practice you can find out more information and see which is better suited for you.

Implantation at High Dental Implants Melbourne

Dentures are often bulky and designed to reach into the corners of your mouth which means that they can be uncomfortable to wear. They can rub against your gums and cause sores in the mouth. They change the whole profile of your mouth when worn, but create a sunken appearance when taken out. Dental implants Melbourne look and feel like your natural teeth. They restore your more youthful appearance permanently, your mouth and cheeks remain full and plump, whereas tooth loss can make you look older than your age.

To make sure that dentures fit the alignment of your mouth and are comfortable to wear they need to be realigned regularly to account for bone loss or gum loss which often occurs as a result of missing teeth. With oral implants you can reverse the signs and effects of tooth loss. Firstly dental implants stop bone decay. Rather they strengthen the jaw by osseointegration. Osseointegration occurs because dental implants are made of titanium. Titanium is a biocompatible metal. When the implant is inserted into the jaw osteoblasts will form around the implant and hold it firmly in place. This strengthens the jaw and reverses the effects of tooth loss on the jaw.

Dental implant surgery

Dental implant surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic and different levels of sedation as necessary. The process itself can take a few hours depending on the number of implants that you are having. A small hole will be drilled into the bone socket of the missing tooth so that the implant can fit snugly in place. The implant is inserted into the hole and the gum is stitched over the implant so that the healing process can begin.

This healing process can take several months and our dentist will carry out regular check-ups to make sure that it is coming along successfully. Once the process is complete the gum will be cut open and the implant will be exposed so that an abutment can be fitted onto the implant, which acts as a connector between the replacement tooth and the implant. You can have a full set of dental implant retained dentures to replace all of your missing teeth and restore the full function and appearance of your smile.

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