Dental implants Melbourne for tooth loss

Dental implants Melbourne are an excellent solution for replacing your missing teeth whether you have lost your tooth as a result of poor oral hygiene, an accident or an injury or if you need to undergo a tooth extraction. Dental implants Melbourne can be used to replace a single tooth or they can be used to replace all of your teeth depending on how many teeth you are missing. If you have already lost a tooth then you need to speak to our dentist here at High Dental implants Melbourne sooner rather than later to replace your missing teeth. We will carry out a thorough examination of your teeth and gums to begin with and look for any complications that may be remaining. If you are suffering from tooth decay or gum disease then we will help correct these issues so that your teeth and gums are healthy once more. If you have further irreversible damage then we may need to carry out a tooth extraction or takeout multiple teeth depending on your individual situation.

Individually tailored dental implant surgery

When we are happy with the health of your remaining teeth or if we have extracted the rest of your teeth then you are ready to begin your journey to replacing your missing teeth. We will carry out an x-ray or a CT scan to help assess the thickness of your jawbone, the height of the available bone, the location of your nerves and the sinuses and this will help us choose the appropriate size implant for you. We will be able to determine what length the implant needs to be as well as the width of the implant. You will then be booked in for the surgery. Dental implant surgery is an invasive procedure and you will either require local anaesthetic sedation or general anaesthetic depending on your individual requirements and we will discuss this prior to your surgery to ensure your comfort and ease.

The surgery itself often takes an hour to 2 hours depending on how many dental implants Melbourne you need. A small cut is made in your gum in order to expose the bone socket of your missing teeth or tooth. A small hole will then be drilled into the bone socket and the dental implant will be placed into the hole after which the gum will be stitched and closed up. Within 3 to 6 months the area should heal and the implant will be fixed into place. We will then take an impression of your mouth and create a crown or a set of partial dentures or full dentures to replace your missing teeth. This is then joined to the implant via an abutment which is attached to the top of the implant. This means that the implant itself can be split into three different parts and the crown or dentures can be replaced every few years or as necessary without having to disturb the implant. Some patients require bone grafting or tissue grafting whilst others may require a sinus lift. Here at High Dental Implants Melbourne we will put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you and soon you will have replacement teeth that look and feel like your natural teeth and restore your dental health and the function of your mouth for the future.

Disclaimer

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.