A Permanent Solution to Missing Teeth
Do you have missing or broken teeth? Is it affecting your ability to eat, speak and smile with confidence? Dental implants may be an option for you. Dental implants are small titanium fixtures that are anchored into the jawbone. They are finished off with an artificial tooth. They can offer a permanent replacement of your damaged or missing teeth with a natural-looking and fully functioning finish.
Dental implants are a common cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can offer fantastic, life changing results. Make an appointment to learn more about dental implants and discuss your options.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants have many advantages over other types of solutions for missing teeth:
- Long-lasting; a dental implant will last longer than a bridge or dentures.
- Can prevent bone loss.
- Function as a normal tooth so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence.
- Natural-looking - you can barely tell the difference between an implant and your natural teeth.
- Suitable for most patients.
- Can enhance your quality of life.
When Are Dental Implants Recommended
If you have severely damaged or missing teeth, you may be a suitable candidate for dental implants. Here are some of the reasons our dentists may recommend dental implants:
- If you have missing or damaged teeth – This inhibits your ability to eat, drink and talk. It can also put you at a higher risk of infection and recurring headaches.
- Dentures that are not fitting – Do you find yourself making constant trips to the dentist to fix your dentures? Then you might want to consider implants. Implants are a fixed solution that eventually become part of your body.
- To promote bone growth – Dental implants can prevent further bone loss as a result of missing teeth. Implants can also give your face a natural lift which can give a more youthful look.
What to Expect During a Dental Implant Procedure
The complete procedure for dental implants usually takes around 3 to 6 months. It is a meticulous process with healing time needed in between various stages. The stages include:
- Removal of the damaged tooth (if extraction is needed)
- Preparing your jawbone (including grafting if needed)
- Implant placement
- Bone growth and healing
- Abutment placement (metal base plate on the screw)
- An artificial tooth is placed over the abutment
It is important to allow adequate time between each stage to ensure the healing process is on track. There is no point rushing it and risking infection. Our experienced Edmondson Park dentists will explain this to you and perform a thorough treatment.
Choose Ed Square Dental for your dental implant procedure. Our experienced cosmetic dentists are highly trained. We will be with you every step of the way.
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- Moorebank
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