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What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a permanent, fixed tooth replacement option that involves the surgical placement of a titanium screw within the jaw. The screw, once integrated, will support a dental prosthesis (dental implant crown). The dental implant appears and acts as a natural tooth preventing bone loss around the area and stopping the adjacent teeth from drifting into space where the tooth used to fill.
Transformative Advantages of Dental Implants
Enhanced Confidence
By installing sturdy, tailor-made implants to replace missing teeth, you can restore your confidence and take pride in displaying your brilliant smile.
Enhanced Dental Well-being
Unlike conventional bridges, implants eliminate the need to modify adjacent teeth, safeguarding their strength and promoting oral health.
Preservation of Bone Structure
Dental implants encourage bone development and deter bone deterioration, upholding facial architecture and staving off premature aging.
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Qualified & experienced team
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Modern tools for exceptional results
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Single Dental Implants
Single dental implants offer a long-lasting solution that allows you to eat, speak, and smile confidently. The procedure involves placing a titanium implant into the jawbone, which acts as a sturdy replacement root. Once the implant integrates with the bone, a custom-made dental crown is attached, blending in seamlessly with your natural teeth.
All-On-4 Dental Implants
The All-On-4 procedure involves strategically placing the dental implants at specific angles, maximising the use of available bone. This life-changing solution offers numerous benefits, including improved oral health, enhanced facial appearance, and enables natural chewing.
Multiple Dental Implants
Multiple dental implants are an excellent solution for individuals with several missing teeth or those seeking to replace multiple teeth. Unlike traditional bridges or dentures, which may rely on adjacent teeth for support, multiple dental implants offer a durable and independent tooth replacement option for a seamless smile restoration.
We’ve helped hundreds of patients restore the look and function of their smiles.
Whether you need to replace a single tooth or an entire set of missing teeth, our experienced dentists are skilled at handling a wide range of dental implant cases. With dedicated dental implant placement and restoration training, Dr Amit Arora has a consistent history of successful outcomes, assisting numerous patients in regaining their confidence and full oral function.
At Affinity Dentistry, we focus on restoring not just smiles but also our patients’ confidence and overall well-being. Dental issues such as missing, fractured, or severely damaged teeth can significantly impact one’s self-esteem and overall health.
Our implant restorations are crafted from the highest-quality materials, ensuring durability and lasting results.
From the initial consultation to post-procedure care, we prioritise your comfort and satisfaction, aiming for minimal discomfort and faster healing times.
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FAQ
Due to the complex nature of dental implant surgery, the placement of a dental implant requires extensive training, incredible precision, and state-of-the-art technology to place the titanium screw in the exact spot it is intended for. This is to avoid the nerve in your lower jaw, the sinus which is located in your upper jaw and also the teeth either side of where the implant is being placed. Such procedures should only be performed by experienced practitioners who have a wealth of knowledge in dental implant surgery.
Dental implant surgery requires a sterile environment prepared meticulously by experienced dental assistants, this significantly reduces the risk of complications such as infection following the placement of a dental implant for optimal results. Every instrument used by the dentist and dental assistant must be sterilized prior to the procedure and placed in a sterile field as soon as it has been opened. During the procedure, our Deakin dentist will prepare the area for the placement of the dental implant, this may also involve placing a bone graft if there is not sufficient bone for the titanium screw to integrate and stabilize.
Once the dental implant has been placed, your body is allowed time to recover and heal, during this period, the titanium screw integrates within your jaw (this is a biologic process called osseointegration in which materials such as titanium form an intimate bond to bone) and gradually becomes more stable. The dentist may place some sutures in the gum around the implant to protect it and any bone graft that has been done, for this reason, it is recommended that patients take a day or two to relax following dental implants surgery at Affinity Dentistry.
Although healing time may vary from person to person, this is monitored with digital dental x-rays and assessed using a ‘torque test’ at a time when it appears stable on a digital x-ray, once the titanium screw is strong enough to support an implant crown, the final phase (restoration stage) can begin. This involves taking impressions of your upper and lower jaw so the implant crown can be fabricated to fit the space perfectly. Not only does it fill the space, but it also meets perfectly with your gum, the contacts of the tooth/teeth on either side and the tooth/teeth on the opposite jaw that will meet the implant crown on biting.
Dental implants have been developed to be the strongest and most reliable long term tooth replacement option and can be used to just replace a single tooth or can even be utilized to replace an entire arch of missing teeth.
Dr Amit Arora has special training in the placement and restoration of dental implants and has been successfully handling dental implant cases for many years.
For additional information or questions about dental implants Deakin Contact us at Affinity Dentistry today.
The dental implant procedure and treatment plans vary significantly depending on each patient’s unique needs. Generally, two surgeries are required, typically over a 6 to 12-month period. The duration of each surgery can range from 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. During your consultation, our dentists will provide a personalised timeline based on your specific situation.
Dental implants have been around for many years, and as technology and techniques have advanced, so has their longevity. With proper dental care and good oral hygiene, implants can last over 25 years, or even a lifetime.
