Why choose dental implants Melbourne for tooth replacement?

It is very important that you replace missing teeth sooner rather than later to avoid losing more teeth and other dental complications. Dental implants Melbourne are one of the most popular tooth replacement options. There are removable options such as dentures, but dental implants are a fixed permanent solution for missing teeth. You may have heard that dental implants are expensive, but in comparison to other tooth replacement options they have many advantages which need to be considered carefully when deciding how you want to replace your missing teeth. Speak to us at High Dental Implants Melbourne now and our dentist will be able to explain the options that are available for you.

A permanent solution

If you are thinking short term then dental implants Melbourne may seem like an expensive option, however if you think further into the future then dental implants Melbourne provide the most enduring restorative solution for missing teeth. Dental implants Melbourne are designed to last for the whole of your life even the first dental implant that was placed into a human patient in the 1950s lasted for the whole of the patient’s life. In this era of modern dental technology oral implants have an excellent success rate of more than 95%.

Bone grafting

We will carry out a thorough examination of your teeth and gums to make sure that there are no underlying conditions which could cause the implant to fail. We will make certain that you have healthy bones and gums that will hold the implant securely in place. Some patients require bone grafting if they are suffering from bone decay either as a direct result of the missing tooth or other oral complications. A bone graft works by taking bone from another part of your mouth or body and using it to increase the density of bone where the implant will be placed. A bone graft helps to strengthen your mouth and will promote better dental health for the future; it does not simply anchor the implant. If you undergo major bone grafting then we may have to wait 3 to 6 months for the area to heal before we can carry out the surgery.

Dental implant surgery

Once we are happy that you are suitable for the surgery we will book a date that is suitable for you. On the day you will have a mutually agreed form of anaesthetic for your comfort and ease. Dental implant surgery can be carried out under local anaesthetic, different forms of sedation as well as general anaesthetic. For patients who suffer from dental anxiety and dental phobia we offer general anaesthetic so that you can be asleep for the whole process.

The surgery itself takes between one and two hours depending on how many implants you require. Once the surgery is complete you have to wait approximately 3 to 6 months for the implant to become permanently fixed into your jaw. Then you can replace your missing tooth with a beautiful custom-made crown or an individually tailored set of dentures that fit into your mouth with accuracy and precision so that they feel like your natural teeth. Speak to us at High Dental Implants Melbourne today to find out more.

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