Dental implants have become increasingly popular because they provide a strong, secure anchor for the replacement of teeth. With implant dentistry, your new teeth will look, feel and function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat and smile with confidence.
When you have missing teeth, it not only changes the way you look, but it can keep you from eating the foods you love and smiling with confidence. And while dentures and removable bridges have been the traditional solution, most people today are seeking a more stable, natural-looking way to replace teeth.
When you are ready to commence treatment, our highly trained dentists will carefully plan and explain each procedure and answer any questions you may have. Not only have they had extensive dental implant training in Australia, but they also continue their professional development with internationally accredited implant dentistry courses to provide you with the best and most up-to-date technology when it comes to dental implants.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed in the jawbone where teeth are missing. Dental implants provide secure anchors for the placement of an artificial tooth or set of artificial teeth. Dental implants:
- Look, feel and function like natural teeth
- Allow you to eat any type of food
- Restore and preserve facial structure
- Let you smile with confidence
- Prevent bone deterioration that may occur as a result of lost teeth
HOW THEY WORK
Made from the strongest titanium, dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone where over the next several months, they will gradually integrate with the bone, creating a strong and stable foundation for your new teeth. Abutments are then attached to the implants, and artificial teeth are connected to these abutments. The new teeth are completely natural-looking and will allow you to eat virtually any type of food.
WHY CHOOSE DENTAL IMPLANTS OVER DENTURES OR BRIDGEWORK?
In most cases, implant dentistry offers clear advantages over traditional dentures or bridgework as implants are a more aesthetic choice as well as feeling and functioning more like natural teeth.
While dentures have been around for many years to replace missing teeth, many people find them to be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unstable, and in contrast with traditional bridges, with dental implants, there’s no need to sacrifice healthy adjacent teeth to provide support for the bridgework.
WHAT TYPE OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY IS BEST FOR ME?
The specific type of dental implant surgery that will be best for you will depend on many factors, including the number and location of missing teeth, whether any tooth extraction is required, the condition of your jawbone, and your overall health. From a single tooth replacement to a complete full mouth rehabilitation, our highly trained dentists will carefully assess your individual situation and recommend a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you.
To enquire about dental implants, please contact our friendly team at Dee Why Dental on 02 9971 4555 to book in for a consultation with one of our dentists.