How do dental implants Melbourne work to replace your missing teeth?

Dental implants Melbourne provide a permanent solution for tooth loss as a result of oral health complications, general health complications, avoiding the dentist or having been injured or involved in an accident. If you are suffering from missing teeth, book an appointment at High Dental Implants Melbourne and find out about replacing them sooner rather than later. A missing tooth can have a range of negative implications and it can even cause further tooth loss, so you need to book an appointment as soon as possible so that we can assess the health of your remaining teeth and find out about replacing your missing teeth.

Dental implant surgery

The surgery for dental implants is quite a lengthy procedure from start to finish. It often begins with undergoing a tooth extraction all the way to the final restoration with an implant retained crown or set of dentures. A tooth extraction is often necessary where there is irreversible damage to the tooth. This could be as a result of tooth decay or gum disease. If you have to undergo a tooth extraction then our dentist will suggest that you wait for approximately 3 months for the area to heal before you are booked in for the surgery. You will need a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums as well as X-rays to examine your jawbone to make sure that an implant will fit in place. The X-rays will be able to help us decide which type of dental implants Melbourne you need and how they will need to be positioned in the jaw for optimal results.

Bone grafting

Some patients require a bone graft because of bone decay and depending on the extent of bone loss if you require significant bone grafting then this will have to be done before the surgery. You may have to wait a few months for the area to heal and the bone to strengthen before our dentist can book your dental implant surgery. If you require minor bone grafting this can be done at the same time as the implant surgery.

Dental implant surgery should be pain-free, because it is carried out under local anaesthetic, sedation or even general anaesthetic for patients who are suffering from anxiety or phobia. The implant is inserted into the bone socket of the missing tooth. After the implant is placed into the hole it can take about 3 to 6 months for it to become fixed into place. This process is known as osseointegration. Osteoblasts which are bone forming cells form around the implant and the implant becomes locked into place. Our dentist will make sure that the healing process is coming along successfully by examining the area at regular intervals. When you are ready an abutment will be placed on the implant which connects the implant to a crown or a set of dentures depending on how many teeth you are replacing.

Once complete dental implants Melbourne are designed to last for the rest of your life. The crown or dentures may need replacing, but by maintaining excellent dental hygiene practices at home and visiting your dentist on a regular basis you should be able to maintain your implant for as long as you live. Speak to us at High Dental Implants 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.