Dental Implants

Dental Implants Essendon VIC

Reclaim the use of your smile for the long term with Dental Implants Essendon

Nothing beats the function and feel of a natural tooth, however sometimes we simply cannot keep all our natural teeth due to infection, trauma or illness. When a tooth is lost, many issues can arise from the imbalance it causes within the mouth. Teeth next to the gap move in an attempt to naturally fill in the space which in turn causes more gaps. Cleaning can also become more difficult and the surrounding teeth can become compromised if small gaps trap food after meals (causing decay). Your jaw will also be affected as your tooth is responsible for maintaining the shape and structure. Once a tooth is lost your jaw bone diminishes which can create a narrow jaw – which is why dental implants are so necessary.

Dental implants are the next best thing to a natural tooth and offer long-term results

Dental implants are now becoming a common solution to help restore a single lost tooth or multiple missing teeth. Once the implant has been inserted and healed, a dental crown or bridge is then placed over the implant to complete the procedure. Alternatively implants may also be placed to give additional stability to a denture. This denture is known as an implant-supported denture and usually requires two implants per denture.

The benefits of dental implants speak for themselves

Dental implants are the preferred treatment for tooth replacement and are highly successful because they:

Are the closest solution we have compared to a natural tooth root
Allows us to completely restore the feel, form and function of your smile
Unlike dentures, they allow you to eat whatever you like
Provide structural support to the rest of the mouth, and restore full chewing function

There is also no need to worry about your dental implants falling out – unlike dentures which can fall out or move out of place which creates a problem with speech.

The procedure involved for dental implants

Dental implants take two to three appointments to complete:

The first appointment is the consultation. This is where one of our dentists will walk you through the treatment and let you know what you can expect with the treatment.

The second appointment is when the dental implant is surgically inserted into your jaw. The dental implant is biocompatible so there is next-to-no-risk of your body rejecting the foreign object. A temporary crown will be placed over the implant while your jaw bone heals around the implant.

The third appointment will take place three to six months later. This is how long it will take for your jaw to heal around the implant. When you come back for your third appointment we will place the permanent dental crown or bridge.

Whenever you get cosmetic, restorative or preventive treatment it is necessary that you visit the dentist more regularly. By doing this we can ensure the ongoing health and well-being of your oral health and your restorative treatment.