Exploring options for replacing missing teeth?
Looking for fixed options to replace your missing tooth?
Missing teeth can impact not only your smile but also your ability to chew, speak, and feel confident. Dental implants at Delicate Dentistry offer a permanent and natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth and restore your oral health and confidence.
Introduction to Dental Implants
Missing teeth can affect your confidence and ability to chew. Dental implants are safe, effective, and permanent solutions to replace missing teeth. They are metal posts /screw made of Titanium or titanium alloy placed surgically into the jawbone to replace the root part of the tooth. A crown is fixed to this screw to replace the tooth portion. Crown mimics a natural tooth in looks and function.
Advantages
- Longevity: Dental implants can last between 10 to 30 years, offering a durable solution.
- Fixed Solution: They provide a stable and permanent option for tooth replacement.
- Natural Appearance: The crown affixed to the implant closely mimics the look and function of natural teeth.
- Preserves Adjacent Teeth: Unlike traditional crowns and bridges, dental implants do not require the trimming of adjacent teeth as they are independent and stand-alone.
- Enhanced Functionality: Implants improve chewing and speech, functioning like natural teeth due to their secure placement in the jawbone, ensuring comfort and proper function.
- Bone Health Maintenance: They help maintain bone levels at the site of the missing tooth, preventing bone loss.
- Ease of Maintenance: Implants allow for easier access between teeth, facilitating regular flossing and the maintenance of good gum health. Implants supported dentures provide increased comfort and improved chewing ability.
Indications
Individuals who have one or more missing teeth, a fully developed jawbone, good general oral health, and sufficient bone in the jaw (or who are candidates for a bone graft) are suitable for dental implants.
Individuals at Risk of Dental Implant Failure
- Tobacco Use: Smoking or using other tobacco products.
- Poor Oral Hygiene: Inadequate maintenance of oral cleanliness.
- Gum Disease: Presence of active gum disease.
- Medical Conditions: Individuals with conditions such as diabetes or osteoporosis, those taking bisphosphonates, or those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Dental implants can be placed in three different ways:
- Immediate Implant Placement: The implant is placed immediately after tooth removal.
- Immediate Delayed Implant Placement: The implant is placed a few weeks to a few months after tooth removal.
- Delayed Implant Placement: The implant is placed in partially or completely healed bone.
Procedure Overview:
A comprehensive oral examination is conducted, and your expectations and goals are discussed. A 3D imaging is utilized for creating a personalised treatment plan.
The implant site is scanned, or an impression is made and sent to the dental laboratory for the fabrication of surgical stents.
The implant is precisely placed under local anesthesia to ensure minimal discomfort, and a healing cap is then positioned over the implant.
The implant is tested to ensure adequate integration with the bone. Waiting Period: 3- 6 months is allowed for the integration of the implant with the surrounding bone.
A custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is placed over the implant, and follow-up care is provided to ensure the success of the implant.
Benefits of Dental Implants:
- Natural Look and Feel - Dental implants closely resemble natural teeth in appearance, function, and biting force.
- Long-lasting Durability - Implants are made from high-quality titanium and can last a lifetime with proper care.
- Improved Oral Health - Implants help prevent bone loss in the jaw that can occur with missing teeth and traditional dentures.
- Enhanced Confidence - A complete and natural-looking smile can significantly boost your confidence and self-esteem.
- Improved Speech and Chewing - Implants restore chewing ability and allow for clearer speech compared to dentures.
Who is it For?
Dental implants are a versatile solution for patients with:
- Missing teeth (single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth)
- Difficulty wearing traditional dentures
- Desire for a permanent and natural-looking tooth replacement
- Healthy jawbone and good overall health
What to Expect:
A consultation will determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. Factors like jawbone health and underlying medical conditions will be considered. The implant placement procedure itself is typically comfortable with local anesthesia, and some discomfort is to be expected during the healing phase. We’ll provide detailed instructions on post-operative care to ensure optimal healing and implant success.
Schedule a consultation today to discuss your options for dental implants and explore how they can restore your smile, function, and confidence!
Payment plans
If you have a health fund, part of the cost may be covered depending on the extent of your coverage.
We offer the following payment plans: Denticare and Afterpay.