Dental Implants in Canterbury

If you have a severely damaged or missing tooth, dental implants offer a natural, long-lasting solution to restore your smile and rebuild your confidence.

While we always try to treat natural teeth, dental implants can be used to recover the function and aesthetics of your mouth when other restorative treatments are no longer possible. Our teeth implants are administered by medically-qualified dentists with decades of experience, so you can expect the highest standards of care during treatment.

We begin with an initial consultation and x-ray scan of the mouth to create a tailored treatment plan for your dental implants. At a later date, your dentist will make space for your implants in a process known as bone grafting before inserting the titanium material into the implant site. Once your artificial implant has grown into the jawbone, we’ll be able to fit the abutment and, after, your replacement tooth. The entire process can last anywhere between a couple of weeks or several months.

What are dental implants used to fix?

Dental implants are used to fit an artificial tooth in a gap where the natural tooth is missing or severely damaged. The implant itself is made of titanium, and acts as a stable root for the artificial tooth. It’s surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath the gums, and is later joined by the artificial tooth to restore optimal functionality and aesthetics to the mouth.

What are dental implants used for?

There are many reasons why a person may lose one or more teeth. There are generally three options to replace a missing tooth or teeth: a removable denture plate, a fixed bridge, and dental implants. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option, and your dentist will help you find the most suitable solution for you, both functionally, aesthetically and financially.

It is without doubt though that dental implants have risen to become the gold standard in modern dentistry for tooth replacement. It is seen by many patients and dentists as the closest replacement option to the real thing!

Dental implants can be used when a single tooth or multiple teeth are missing. And although an implant may cost more initially than other choices for tooth replacement, such as bridges or dentures, they are significantly more stable and durable than the alternatives.

It is also important to understand that when a missing tooth is not replaced in a timely fashion, the surrounding teeth may shift to fill the gap, creating problems than can only be addressed by more extensive and costly interventions.

Patients who invest in dental implants can reap the benefits for decades, provided they take good care of their implants.

Can dental implants be done in one day?

In most cases, treatment for dental implants spans several weeks, with separate appointments for the initial consultation, preparation of the gums, insertion of the titanium screw and fitting of the crown. Some dentists offer one-day implants, though these procedures entail some risks. Speak with your dentist to determine whether you’re a suitable candidate before booking treatment.

Can a general dentist do implants?

General dentists can carry out dental implant treatments, but they are unlikely to do so routinely. Make sure to check your dentists has the appropriate accreditations to ensure you’re receiving the highest standards of care. Dentistry in Canterbury works with medically-qualified restorative specialists to provide effective and reliable dental implants in Melbourne.