Concerned about having a dental implant Melbourne fitted? Read on!

When it comes to fixing gaps in your teeth, you want a solution that is going to stand the test of time, look great and increase your self-esteem.

Luckily in cosmetic and restorative dental care today, this option exists and is known as an oral implant. Placed between the gum and the jaw, an oral implant fuses with the surrounding bone and acts as a synthetic root for a prosthetic tooth, a bridge or a set of dentures. This allows the restorative to feel more natural and ensures that your bite strength will improve alongside your smile looking great.

At High Dental Implants Melbourne, our team are highly trained and experienced in fitting a dental implant Melbourne and are more than happy to discuss this as a treatment option with our patients. If you have any concerns about undertaking this procedure, simply call our friendly team for more information.

In this article, our team discusses some of the most common concerns that our patients have when they are having a dental implant Melbourne fitted.

They will come loose

A dental implant Melbourne will not come loose unless there is excessive pressure or weight applied to it. Typically this may occur in the first weeks after it has been fitted.

But provided you keep excess weight off of the implant during those first few days, and you do not experience any trauma to the area, it is incredibly unlikely that your implants will become loose.

If they feel loose or you can see them moving in a mirror, please contact our team as you may have gum disease or there may be an issue with your jaw bone.

They will become infected

When cared for correctly after they are fitted and fitted in a hygienic setting, it is incredibly unlikely that an oral implant will become infected.

But if you are prone to having infections, then some of the signs to look out for are discomfort around the implant site, abnormal swelling, discolouration, the presence of pus and, of course, just feeling very unwell. If you have any of these signs, please see urgent medical attention.

They won’t look realistic

The prosthetics that are attached to the implant will be made to blend in seamlessly with any surrounding natural teeth that you have, so the overall result will look natural.

But if you do want to have a gleaming Hollywood smile and are having a set of dentures stabilized using implants, we can do that too! Just ask us!

The body will reject them

Many people have concerns that as the implant is fitted to the bone, the immune system will attack and reject it. But the implants themselves are made from titanium, which is an inert material that bonds to the bone and is unlikely to be rejected. But if you are worried that your implants are moving or being rejected, please call us.

They won’t last long

With the correct aftercare and maintenance (which involves biannual check-ups, daily cleaning and flossing) your implants and prosthetics should last up to and over 15 years. To prolong the lifespan of your implants further, please refrain from smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol as well.

DISCLAIMER

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