Surgery for dental implants Melbourne
If you are missing teeth you need to speak to our dentist at High Dental Implants Melbourne to find out about replacing them with dental implants Melbourne. Dental implants Melbourne can be used for a single tooth or they can be used to replace all of your teeth. You will need to undergo an examination of your teeth and gums and address any underlying dental health issues to begin with. This includes signs of gum disease or bone decay.
Gum surgery and bone grafting
Gum disease will need to be treated with good dental hygiene, antibiotics, professional cleaning and gum surgery where necessary. For patients suffering from bone decay an X-ray will show whether you require bone grafting before the procedure. Grafting is necessary because tooth loss can result in bone loss. This is because the bone is no longer stimulated, causing the bone to disintegrate also known as resorption. If you have bone resorption then your jaw may not be able to support the implants properly. A bone graft will help strengthen your mouth. You will be given a local anaesthetic and a small incision will be made in your gum to expose the jawbone underneath. Bone will be added to the place where there is bone loss and it will be left to heal. A sinus lift is when bone loss has occurred above the upper molars causing the sinuses to drop, so a bone graft is carried out to strengthen the upper jaw and push the sinuses back into place. At first your mouth may be a bit sore and you may feel some discomfort, but after a few months you should be ready for dental implant surgery.
Dental implant surgery
Dental implant surgery can be carried out under local anaesthetic or if you are of a nervous disposition then it can be carried out under sedation. For patients who suffer from dental anxiety and dental phobia there are different types of sedation available. A small incision will be made in your gum and the bone socket of your missing tooth will be revealed. A small hole will be drilled into the bone socket so that the implants can be fitted securely into place. Then the gum can be stitched over to allow the implant to heal by itself. This should take between four and six months and by visiting the dentist at regular intervals you can make sure that the process is coming along successfully.
Replacing missing teeth
If you are replacing one missing tooth then this can be fitted with a crown that will help restore the appearance and function of your mouth. For multiple missing teeth you may need a set of partial dentures. If you are missing all of your teeth, you need to speak to our dentist and find out about TeethXpress implants. You will need approximately four dental implants Melbourne for the lower arch of your teeth and four dental implants for the upper. If you are having TeethXpress implants, once you have undergone the dental implant surgery, which is a 2 to 3 hour process, you will be ready to replace your missing teeth with a set of temporary dentures. This helps you avoid the embarrassment and discomfort of having no teeth for the next few months.
All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.