Replacing your missing teeth with dental implants Melbourne

Tooth loss is more common than you may think. Here in Australia most adults have at least one missing tooth, either as a result of poor oral hygiene where they have needed a tooth extraction or the tooth has fallen out of its own accord – or because they have been in an accident or sustained an injury to their mouth. If you have lost a tooth then you will be pleased to know that there are many different options for replacing your missing teeth and dental implants Melbourne provide the most popular choice with both dentists and patients alike.

Dental implants Melbourne are designed to replace the roots of lost teeth. They are small titanium screws that fit into the bone socket where your tooth once stood. They can be used in the upper jaw or the lower jaw and they can also be used for your molars at the back of your mouth. You may need one dental implant or multiple dental implants Melbourne and they can be used to replace a single tooth, a section of teeth or even all of your teeth depending on your individual dental needs.

Dental implant surgery

The surgery itself involves making an incision into the gum and drilling a small hole into the bone socket of the missing tooth to the right depth and width to fit your implant securely in place. The gum is then stitched back into place so that a natural healing process known as osseointegration can begin. Here at High Dental Implants Melbourne we have extensive experience in dental implant surgery with a success rate of 97 to 98%. We make sure that you are suitable for the surgery by taking a full medical history and carrying out a thorough assessment of your teeth and gums. Any underlying conditions will need to be addressed prior to the surgery. We will also make sure that you have sufficient healthy bone and gum to hold the implant in place. This is because following a tooth extraction or if your tooth has fallen out of its own accord you will experience bone and gum atrophy. This means it will reduce in size and you may require a bone graft or a gum graft before the surgery. The surgery will take place when we believe that your teeth and gums are strong enough and healthy enough for the implant to successfully heal. The process of osseointegration takes between 3 and 6 months, during which time our dentist will make sure that the area is healing successfully and there is no sign of infection. You will need to maintain excellent dental hygiene during this time.

Tooth replacement

Once the implant is fixed in place the gum will be opened once again and an abutment will be attached to the implant. This is the connector post between the implant and your replacement tooth. We will carry out an intraoral scan of your mouth or take impressions of your mouth to create a perfect crown or the perfect set of dentures to fit your mouth with accuracy and precision. This may take a few weeks and you can have a temporary crown or set of dentures to help you become accustomed to the feeling of your new replacement teeth. Speak to us at High Dental Implants Melbourne today and find out more about replacing your missing teeth.

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