Dental implants Melbourne to replace missing teeth

Tooth loss affects a significant percentage of the adult population here in Australia and by the age of 40 many people have multiple missing teeth. Our dental hygiene practices need to be improved; it is important that you visit the dentist on a regular basis so that we can look out for any signs of tooth decay or gum disease which can cause irreversible damage and result in missing teeth. Although tooth decay and gum disease are the most common causes of missing teeth, sometimes tooth loss may occur in an accident or if you have suffered an injury to your mouth. Whatever the reason, it is important that you address missing teeth sooner rather than later to prevent the many complications that missing teeth can bring to your life.

There are multiple ways in which you can replace your missing teeth. A few decades ago, one of the most popular methods of replacing missing teeth was the use of bridges. Bridges are effective and successful at replacing missing teeth; however, they can impact the adjacent teeth which can cause complications later on in life. Another method of replacing missing teeth is with the use of removable prosthetics such as partial or full dentures. Dentures are suited for patients with multiple missing teeth. They help improve the appearance of your smile after tooth loss and restore some of the function of your mouth. If you are looking for a permanent and highly effective method of replacing missing teeth then you need to speak to us at high dental implants Melbourne and find out about dental implants Melbourne. Dental implants Melbourne can replace a single tooth or they can replace all of your missing teeth depending on your individual dental requirements.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant replaces the root of your natural tooth. Dental implants Melbourne are composed of titanium which is biocompatible, strong, non corrosive and helps provide permanent support to a prosthesis. It can be used for a crown, a set of partial dentures, or a set of full dentures; depending on whether you have lost a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth.

Advantages of dental implants

There are many advantages to replacing your missing teeth with dental implants Melbourne. To begin with, dental implants restore the appearance of your smile. It is very difficult to tell the difference between natural teeth and teeth that have been replaced with dental implants Melbourne. The strong titanium means that dental implants are durable and designed to last for the rest of your life. They help conserve your natural teeth in comparison to bridges which include preparation of the adjacent healthy teeth to replace the missing tooth. Dental implants also help preserve the bone structure of your mouth. Tooth loss can cause bone resorption and bone decay; this can weaken your remaining teeth and it can cause other structural issues in your mouth. By initiating osseointegration, dental implants cause the formation of new bone and this keeps your jaw strong and the rest of your teeth fixed firmly in place. Speak to us at high dental implants Melbourne today to find out more about the benefits of dental implants and let us put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you.

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