What you need to know about dental implants Melbourne

Dental implants Melbourne are an excellent method of replacing missing teeth for patients who are looking for a permanent, fixed solution for their tooth loss. Tooth loss can occur at any age but unlike in childhood, tooth loss as an adult can be a daunting and traumatic experience. If you have noticed that your teeth are becoming wobbly or more mobile than usual, then it is important that you speak to our dentist as soon as possible and find out what may be causing this. It could be as a result of underlying dental health issues such as tooth decay or gum disease. In this case you will need dental treatment urgently which can reverse the symptoms that you are experiencing and strengthen your teeth once more. You will need to look after your teeth more efficiently, you may need to undergo professional cleaning and you may need dental treatment such as a root canal for tooth decay or laser surgery for gum disease.

If you have irreversible damage and the tooth cannot be saved then either it will fall out of its own accord or you may need to undergo a tooth extraction. In this case you need to speak to us and find out about replacing your missing teeth as soon as possible.

Dental implants

Missing teeth can cause a range of other complications, therefore the quicker you replace them the fewer complications you will face. Dental implants Melbourne take approximately six months to replace your missing teeth, therefore the earlier you begin the process the easier it will be. Firstly our dentist will carry out a full assessment of your teeth and gums. This will include an X-ray which will help us examine the health of your jawbone. If everything is as it should be then you are ready for dental implant surgery. In some cases patients require bone grafting so that the implants can be held securely in place. This is because tooth loss can result in bone resorption which means your jawbone begins to shrink and therefore there is not enough bone to hold the implant firmly in place. A bone graft helps strengthen your jaw and provides better support for your implants.

Dental implant surgery

Dental implant surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic or you can find out about sedation if you are nervous about the procedure. Before the surgery our dentist will have found out how many dental implants Melbourne you need and how they need to be positioned so the surgery itself should be carried out within one or two hours. Once the implants are in place they are left to heal naturally by a process known as osseointegration. This takes between four and six months and during this time it is important that you visit the dentist at regular intervals, with at least one X-ray to make sure that the process is coming along successfully. Osteoblasts will form around the implants which will become fixed into place. When the implants are ready your missing teeth can be replaced with a crown, set of partial dentures or a set of full dentures depending on how many teeth you need replacing. Speak to our dentist at High Dental Implants Melbourne 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.