Dental implants Melbourne as the gold standard in tooth replacement

Dental implants Melbourne are an excellent method of replacing missing teeth. They are small titanium screws that replace the root of your missing tooth. Similar methods have been used for thousands of years to replace missing teeth. Some civilisations used to use small rocks or shells to replace missing teeth and different materials continued to function for tooth replacement until the discovery of titanium as being the gold standard for this job. Titanium is biocompatible, non corrosive and very strong. It is used in the production of aircraft and other modes of transport and it causes a natural healing process known as osseointegration which causes osteoblasts to form around the implant so that it can become part of the human body. The ability of titanium to initiate osseointegration was discovered accidentally and with much research it was found that this could be the best way of replacing missing teeth.

Titanium dental implants

In 1965, the first ever titanium dental implant was fitted into a human patient, Gosta Larsson, by the Swedish orthopaedic surgeon Professor Per-Ingvar Branemark. The patient passed away in 2005 and their dental implants were still intact. Since then dental implants Melbourne have become one of the most popular choices of tooth replacement across the world. Dental implants are a permanent solution for tooth replacement, they are strong and reliable and in most patients they can last for the rest of their life. If this sounds like the type of tooth replacement that you are looking for then speak to our dentist at High Dental Implants Melbourne today. We will be able to put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you.

Dental implant surgery

We will examine your teeth, find out why you lost any and whether or not there is still a threat of more missing teeth. If the threat is still there then we need to address this and make sure that any underlying issues are resolved. You could be affected by tooth decay which has resulted in tooth loss and we will need to examine the rest of your teeth for any signs of cavities or decay either to prevent further tooth loss or to treat the decay. You may require a root canal treatment or where there is irreversible damage you may need a tooth extraction. We will make sure all these issues are addressed before you undergo dental implant surgery. If you require further tooth extractions then this will be done and the tooth can be replaced with dental implants Melbourne.

An X-ray of your mouth will show us how many implants you need, how they need to be positioned and the exact width and length that is necessary for optimal results. Once we have all the information we will put together a surgical treatment plan for you. The surgery itself can take 2 to 3 hours depending on how many teeth you are replacing. Within 4-6 months you should be able to replace your teeth permanently. If you are replacing all of your teeth during this time we can give you a temporary set of the dentures for your comfort and convenience. 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.