Want to have oral implants fitted? The four different types our team at High Dental uses

Each person in this world is unique. And, as a result of this uniqueness, each person has different needs, requirements and, in relation to us, different clinical dental presentations.

So, when you decide it is time for cosmetic dental work to fill that pesky gap in your smile, our team will ensure that your oral implant fitting is custom-fitted, to match your individual needs and to help your implants last a long time.

When you come to us for dental implants in Melbourne, our team will assess your jawbone, your oral health, your physical health and account for lifestyle factors, to provide you with the perfect solution to your missing teeth. We will advise you on which type of implant we feel would be most suited to you, and adapt the size and shape of the prosthesis to match any natural teeth in your mouth.

Stunned to learn that there are different types of dental implants in Melbourne? Read on to find out more about them!

Endosteal implants

The most common of all the dental implants in Melbourne and indeed, the world, is the endosteal implant.

Physically resembling a small, titanium screw, this implant is fitted into your jaw once our team has carefully peeled back the gums. They are suitable for the majority of patients, but must have a strong, stable jawbone to be drilled into.

As these are drilled into the jaw, for our team to fit you with prosthetic teeth, your jawbone must grow around them, which can take up to six months.

Mini or micro implants

A great alternative for those who don’t have a strong jaw, micro-implants are a great alternative to endosteal implants. They are also good for people who don’t want to undergo the longer fittings associated with the endosteal implants.

Usually requiring less work to fit to the jawbone (no incision in the gum line), these titanium implants resemble the endosteal option, but are simply smaller in size.

Subperiosteal implants

If you aren’t too keen on the idea of implants being drilled into your jaw, don’t worry.

An alternative that may suit you better could be subperiosteal implants. These implants fit snugly over your jawbone, but are placed underneath your gums. A post or multiple posts are then attached to this frame and, much like the traditional implant, your gums have to heal over the implants.

Once healed, the prosthetic teeth are attached to the posts, allowing for a secure set of false teeth, without drilling into the jawbone.

Zygomatic implants

Only suitable for those who are having implants fitted to their top jaw and have less jawbone than required for endosteal implants, zygomatic implants are a clever alternative.

Attached to the zygoma or the cheekbone, as opposed to the jaw, these implants are quite a bit longer than the endosteal implants, but work in very much the same way. A hole is drilled into the zygoma bone, the implant is fitted and then the bone has to grow around the implant. Simple!

Disclaimer

All dental treatments carry potential risks. Contact your local dental team for more information about the procedures mentioned in this article.