Experienced implant dentist Bulleen
Dental implants are a natural-looking way to replace missing teeth, designed to feel and function much like your own teeth. As well as helping restore your appearance, implants can make eating and speaking more comfortable than removable dentures for many people.
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. It is a titanium post placed into the jawbone, which is then left in place for a period, commonly around two to eight months, while the surrounding bone gradually grows and bonds with it in a process called osseointegration. This is what holds the implant securely. Once integrated, an implant can support a single replacement tooth, a bridge, or a denture replacing several teeth.
A consultation with implant dentist in Bulleen is the first step to determine the most appropriate option for you.
Frequently asked questions
At Smile Style Dental in Bulleen, we offer several implant options to suit different needs, from replacing a single tooth to restoring a full arch:
Single Implants
A single implant is used to replace one missing tooth. The titanium post is placed into the jawbone to act as the root, the abutment is attached, and a crown is fitted on top to complete the tooth. Because a single implant does not rely on the neighbouring teeth for support, it avoids reshaping otherwise healthy adjacent teeth, which a conventional bridge would require.
Multiple Implants
Where several teeth are missing, more than one implant can be used to support multiple replacement teeth, a bridge or a partial denture. As with any surgical dentistry, a consultation with the dentist is needed to determine the best approach for your particular circumstances, including the number and position of implants. The same principles apply: titanium posts integrate with the jawbone over a healing period and then support the replacement teeth.
Teeth in a day (All-on-6)
The All-on-6 technique is a method that can allow a full arch (jaw) of teeth to be restored using six implants, with a fixed temporary set of teeth fitted on the same day in suitable cases. This means some patients can attend in the morning and leave with a temporary fixed restoration later that day.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Dentures can be secured with implants rather than resting on the gums alone, offering a noticeable improvement over traditional removable dentures. Potential benefits include:
- No need for denture adhesives, pastes or powders
- Helping to preserve the remaining bone in the jaw
- A more secure, comfortable fit and improved ability to chew
In some cases, a lower denture can be retained by as few as two implants.
Implant-Retained Dentures
This new technology is the most advanced method in placing Dental Implants. The computer program will utilise x-ray images, cone-beam CT images, and impressions into a 3D model of your jaw. We will then be able to visualise the placement of Dental Implants and determine their optimum position with a high degree of accuracy that is customised uniquely for every patient. A fabricated surgical guide will enable the dentist to place the implant precisely in the location at the angulation and depth according to the plan.
What this means to you is that a computer-guided dental implant can be completed in the shortest time possible, so you can get on with life and enojy the food that you always love.
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often about dental implants in Bulleen. If there is anything else you would like to know before your visit, simply contact our team - we're always happy to help.
Implant placement is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself is generally comfortable. Some swelling or discomfort afterwards is normal and can usually be managed with simple measures your dentist will advise.
We understand that many patients feel anxious dental implant procedure, and we do not want that worry to stop anyone from getting the care they need. At our Bulleen practice we offer a range of sedation options for nervous and anxious patients, including happy gas (nitrous oxide). If you would like to explore these options, let our team know when you book and we will talk you through what suits your appointment.
Book your check-up & clean today
If it has been longer than you would like since your last visit, there is no need to feel awkward about it. Wherever you are starting from, a check-up and clean is a straightforward first step, and we will meet you without judgement. We welcome new and returning patients from Bulleen, Doncaster, Templestowe and Balwyn North.
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