Dental Implant
Dental Implant Bentleigh East, Bayside, Melbourne
Dental implants help replace missing teeth with the look and feel of your natural teeth. On this page, you will learn what dental implants are, their benefits and who is a candidate for this dental treatment.
Feel free to download our price guide, or complete the enquiry form to organise your dental implant consultation.
What are Dental Implants?
Missing a tooth or teeth can happen to anyone, whether due to an accident, a cracked tooth, decay or other circumstance. Sadly, a missing tooth can not only interfere with your smile, but it can make eating difficult and uncomfortable.
And worse, without proper treatment the jawbone in the area of the missing tooth will deteriorate, leaving your face looking sallow or older than your age. Our team at Dental & Skin Clinic can create a beautiful, natural-looking dental implant that can restore your smile.
A dental implant can replace the tooth and save your jawbone. Implants are tiny, titanium posts that are planted into the jawbone to take the place of a natural tooth root.
Once your bone sets it into place, a beautifully designed ceramic crown will be placed on the implant, which will look and feel like your own tooth. You will be free to talk, chew, and smile with confidence.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
A missing tooth or teeth can be replaced with a dental bridge, implant(s), or in some cases, dentures. But dental implants are the only solution that will save your bone and face shape while offering the benefit of you having full function of your mouth without worrying about slippage of dentures or hassle of a bridge.
When a dental implant is placed into the jawbone, your body treats it as a natural tooth root and utilise your body’s natural healing abilities to secure and stabilise it.
This prevents jawbone deterioration, which helps you maintain a youthful facial structure. A summary of the benefits of dental implants include:
The Ideal Solution
Alternative to a Bridge:
Sometimes when one tooth goes missing, a bridge is used to replace the missing tooth. When this happens, the teeth around the missing tooth will be reconstructed to fit the bridge in place and anchor it.
This means those teeth will be permanently altered, which may eventually lead to deterioration or be difficult to take care of. But a dental implant not only allows you to replace the tooth with a crown, but it also replaces the tooth root, causing your body to add to and solidify the bone around it.
All-on-4
Is a dental solution to help replace 6 or more missing teeth in a row. In this case, four implants will be strategically placed in your mouth and allowed to heal.
This solution gives the dentist the option to place the implants on the strongest part of the bone, or at different angles to overcome deficiencies and lessen discomfort. Once they are healed, a row of prosthetics will be put in place that will function and look like your natural teeth.
Alternative to Dentures
With dental implants is a dental option for some clients. Instead of wearing dentures that irritate gums and slip around, causing embarrassment and discomfort, dental implants can be placed that allow prosthetics to be snapped on. This solution gives confidence and comfort as the client can live without worry.
How it’s Done
Our dentists and staff are skilled with dental implants and will provide the best experience with comfort and compassion. We know that knowing what to expect when you receive dental implants can help lessen anxiety and address some concerns clients may have.
The following are the steps that you can expect when getting dental implants.
You will receive an initial examination and consultation to see if you are a candidate for dental implants.
When the area is healed, we will place the implant and you will then have time for it to heal. During this time, we will create the crown for the implant and ensure the shape and colour are perfect for your mouth.
Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?
In many cases, we can correct dental issues and then move forward with dental implants. For example, if gum disease is present, we can help correct and heal it. If there is excessive plaque or tartar, we will perform a professional dental cleaning and scraping to remove it.
In some cases of bone loss, a bone graft may be an option. A thorough dental exam will help us determine your situation and find the best solution for your needs and desires.
Smile Transformation Packages
Smile Transformation Packages
Are You Ready for a New and Improved Smile?
If you would like to see if you are a candidate for dental implants, call today and make an appointment for a consultation and exam. If you are not a candidate, we will help find the best solution for your needs. We look forward to working with you.
Are You Ready for a New and Improved Smile?
If you would like to see if you are a candidate for dental implants, call today and make an appointment for a consultation and exam. If you are not a candidate, we will help find the best solution for your needs. We look forward to working with you.
Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.