Do you want to learn more about having a dental implant Melbourne? FAQs answered here

Are you interested in permanently restoring missing teeth? Have you heard of the new buzz around oral implants?

Affixed to your jaw, these nifty restoratives offer a great way to conceal gaps and restore strength to your bite.

When you come to High Dental Implants Melbourne for the procedure, you can rest assured that you’ll be walking out with a smile to be proud about! We have fitted many a dental implant Melbourne and can assure you of our team’s competence and professionalism in this area of dentistry.

Here, our team at High Dental Implants Melbourne answers some of the most common questions we receive from our patients about having a dental implant Melbourne fitted. So, read on to learn more.

Is the fitting uncomfortable?

In short, not very much.

When you come to us to have a dental implant Melbourne, we will always take the time and care to ensure that your gum is numbed using a local anaesthetic.

After we have fitted them, you may notice slight discomfort around the implant site once you get home. This is normal and should fade away by itself over the next few days. To manage it, we recommend taking paracetamol; refrain from using ibuprofen or aspirin as these can thin the blood and cause further bruising.

If you notice that the discomfort is worsening or spreading, then please call us for an emergency appointment.

Do they require more maintenance?

One of the best things about oral implants is that they require minimal maintenance, even when compared to options such as dentures!

To keep them in good condition, however, you do need to brush them, floss them and generally look after your oral health in the same way as you do with your natural teeth. A key issue that can cause oral implants to fall out is gum disease so, when you attend checkups with our team at High Dental Implants Melbourne, this is what we will be looking for!

Will they fall out?

It is statistically unlikely that implants will fall out.

Once they are placed into your jaw, the metal they are made from (titanium) fuses with the surrounding bone, acting as an anchor for the prosthetics that are to be placed on top.

If you suspect that your implants are moving or becoming loose, then, of course, contact our team straight away.

Can I have them fitted over the age of 60?

Yes!

As long as you have good overall oral health and do not have any contraindicated conditions, there is no upper age limit on having implants fitted.

However, to undertake the procedure, you do have to be over the age of 18.

How long do they last?

On average, oral implants can last for up to and over 15 years with the correct maintenance.

This means that you will have to care for them well and attend regular dental checkups with our team to ensure that they are still in place and no secondary complications, like gum disease, are arising.

Remember, along with gum disease, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are significant factors that can cause you to lose oral implants. So, for help with smoking cessation, talk to our team at High Dental Implants Melbourne.

DISCLAIMER

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