Dental implants Melbourne for replacing missing teeth

If you have lost a tooth or are missing multiple teeth, whether as a result of poor dental hygiene or because you have been in an accident, it is important that you replace your teeth sooner rather than later to prevent the many complications that tooth loss can bring. There are many options for replacing missing teeth, but the most popular and the most efficient is to use dental implants Melbourne. Speak to us at High Dental Implants Melbourne to find out more. We have knowledge in dental implant surgery, bone grafts and sinus lift procedures which are all part of restorative dental treatment. We use dental implants Melbourne in patients with varying dental needs. You may only require a single dental implant or you may require multiple dental implants Melbourne to replace your missing teeth and we will put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. In some patients this includes undergoing a bone graft or a sinus lift before dental implant surgery, others can have dental implant surgery alone.

How do dental implants work?

A dental implant is a small medical grade titanium screw that is placed inside your jawbone and heals underneath the gum tissue. After approximately 4 to 6 months it should become permanently fixed in place. It can then be completed with a crown, bridge or a set of dentures to replace your missing tooth or teeth according to your treatment plan. If you have multiple missing teeth, but your remaining teeth are in healthy condition and do not require much restorative work, then you may require two or three implants to replace those missing spaces. Dental implants can also be used to replace all of your teeth. In this case the implants are placed using either 4 or 6 of them, depending on how much bone you have, and are used to replace a full arch of teeth. This is when you have lost all of your teeth or your remaining teeth are irreversibly damaged and require extraction.

You may be given a temporary crown or a temporary set of dentures whilst the implants are healing and this will depend on your individual dental needs. Once the implants have healed and you have your permanent tooth replacement you will find that oral implants restore the appearance of your smile as well as the feel and function of your mouth. You will be able to eat your favourite foods once more, speak as you did before losing your teeth and smile happily and confidently once again.

Are dental implants suitable for you?

Speak to us at High Dental Implants Melbourne today and find out if dental implants are suitable for you. If you still suffer from underlying dental complications such as gum disease then this will need to be dealt with beforehand. Patients with underlying medical conditions that affect their body’s ability to heal may not be eligible for dental implants, but here at the practice we will discuss other options for you and help restore your beautiful smile very soon. 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.