All you need to know about implant dentistry

You have probably heard about dental implants and their potential for life-altering benefits. Tooth implants can reverse the effects of bone loss and get your mouth functioning the way it did before you started to lose your teeth. There are no other tooth replacement treatments that compare to implants; they are low maintenance and high reward.

That said, some people consider getting implants a big ordeal in terms of expense and requiring lengthy treatment times.

Our dental team at High Dental Implants Melbourne will show you that there is nothing to be fearful about. Read on to find out more information about dental implants.

Is implant surgery is invasive and painful?

Implant surgery is an invasive treatment but should not include a world of pain. You might feel some tenderness during the procedure, but for the most part, pain will be blocked by anaesthesia. If needed, we can use stronger medications for our patients who are more sensitive to pain.

Implants are unaffordable, with each missing tooth needing an implant?

Dental implants are indeed more expensive than dentures and bridges, but you need to realise exactly what you are paying for.

The result of your implant surgery is a high-quality implant, that if cared for correctly lasts you a lifetime. Also, your quality of life is not impeded by an unpredictable device that hinders your speech or makes eating challenging. No, you can carry on with daily living without thinking about your implant all the time.

Another common misconception is that each new crown needs an implant, which is also false. If you have lost multiple teeth in a row, you can replace them all using a single implant. As unbelievable as this might sound, an entire arch of missing teeth can be restored using just four implants, with a treatment called multiple implants. We always try to keep the number of implants required to a minimum.

Do implants look fake?

On the contrary, implant crowns look incredibly natural. You will not be able to tell new crowns apart from your regular teeth, and others will not be able to either.

Implant crowns do not just look like natural teeth, but they are also highly functional. The role of your implant is to hold your new teeth firmly in place, acting as their artificial root. Eating, chewing and talking will not be disrupted by an unpredictable device that is prone to shifting around in your mouth.

Do I still need to brush around my implants?

Your crown and implant might not be natural, but the gums surrounding your new teeth are still prone to gum disease, which can be caused by not taking care of your oral health correctly.

Gum disease that develops around the implant could cause it to fail. So yes, you need to keep your oral health routine up when you’ve had implants.

I need enough bone for High Dental Implants Melbourne to place an implant

The success rate of implants is very high. The reason for the low failure rate is because there are health criteria in place to minimise the chances of an implant being rejected.

One requirement is that you need enough bone in your jaw to insert the implant. This becomes problematic if you have not replaced missing teeth in time or use dentures. You might have noticed that the shape of your face is changing, appearing shrunken and prematurely aged. These are signs of bone resorption, which occurs when the bone underneath the missing tooth loses its density from lack of use.

One way of combating this issue to make implants possible is to undergo bone grafts at High Dental Implants Melbourne, which includes transplanting bone from your cheek, hip bone or other parts of your body, to the jawbone. During recovery, the bone meshes with the surrounding tissues thereby giving enough structure for implants to be administered.

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