Dental implants Melbourne for successful and reliable tooth replacement

There are many advantages of replacing your missing teeth with dental implants Melbourne in comparison to other traditional tooth replacement options. Dental implants Melbourne have been used successfully for over 60 years and, because much research and development has occurred in this field of dentistry, dental implants Melbourne have a success rate of over 95%; therefore, they are considered a permanent method of tooth replacement.

Whether you have lost a single tooth, multiple teeth, or even if you have lost all of your teeth, dental implants Melbourne can be used to replace them. One dental implant can replace a single tooth or up to three missing teeth, whilst a minimum of four implants can be used to replace a full arch of missing teeth. Here, at high dental implants Melbourne, we will put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. Some patients may require other dental treatments and procedures before replacing their teeth with dental implants; this commonly includes a bone graft or a gum graft to reverse the effects of dental health complications which may have caused tooth loss in the first place. Tooth loss most often occurs as a result of tooth decay or gum disease. Tooth decay and gum disease can irreversibly damage the gum and bone and by undergoing a gum graft or a bone graft this can be resolved and a dental implant can be held firmly in place.

Are dental implants suitable for everyone?

Our dentists will help make sure that dental implants Melbourne are suitable for you as, although most patients are eligible for dental implants surgery, some patients with underlying medical conditions such as those undergoing chemotherapy or being treated for rheumatoid arthritis may not be eligible; this will be discussed with you and you will be provided with other treatment options. Other options include using a bridge or traditional dentures to replace your missing teeth.

Dental implant surgery

The main advantage of replacing your missing teeth with dental implants Melbourne is that they have been found to be the closest thing to natural teeth. The surgery itself involves drilling a small hole into the bone socket of your missing tooth. A titanium implant will be inserted directly into the hole and the gum is stitched over the implant leaving it to heal by itself by a natural process known as osseointegration. Titanium initiates osseointegration. This means bone cells form around the titanium screw holding it firmly in place. The process itself can take between four and six months and varies from patient to patient as it is a natural healing process. This is why it is not suitable for patients whose bodies’ ability to heal may be compromised.

Our dentist will make sure that the process is coming along successfully by carrying out regular checkups; once the implant is fixed in place, it can be used to replace your missing tooth or teeth. A bespoke crown or a set of partial dentures or full dentures will be designed to fit your mouth with accuracy and precision, restore the appearance of your smile and allow you to continue as you did before losing your teeth. Speak to us at high dental implants Melbourne today and find out more about tooth loss and replacing missing teeth making sure that you speak to us sooner rather than later to avoid feather complications.

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