Missing teeth are more than aesthetic issues. Without a complete smile, you risk tooth migration, enamel wear and even additional tooth loss in the future.
Fortunately, there are more options today than ever, including ‘fixed’ choices that are so like natural teeth you may forget which ones are implants.
Let’s explore tooth loss and dental implants in Oatley, NSW
What Are Dental Implants?
Many people think that dental implants are artificial tooth implants. They are really tooth roots surgically placed in the jawbone. These roots have the power to integrate into the bone, which creates the perfect foundation for a restoration tooth or dental prosthetic, including a fixed denture.
What Are My Dental Implant Options?
Dental implants may be singles—one replacement root capped with a dental crown, which acts as your replacement tooth above the gumline.
We also use prosthetic technology to secure full arches of replacement teeth. These methods are either All-on-4® or all-on-x. With All-on-4, we employ four dental implants per arch to secure a low-profile denture to the jawbone. With all-on-x, we may use more implants based on your specific case. For example, it may take more dental implants, approximately six, if your jawbone health is lacking or there are other obstacles.
How Do I Care for My Dental Implants?
With dental implants, you brush, floss, and continue visiting your Oatley implant dentist for check-ups and professional teeth cleans. In other words, dental implants are so like your natural teeth that they don’t require added maintenance steps!
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
A comprehensive assessment in our dental office will determine your candidacy for dental implants. You may be an immediate contender or require pretreatments to make implants a reality—for example, bone grafting.
Your dentist will let you know, following your consultation, whether dental implants are the right choice for your tooth replacement.
Options for Dental Implants Near Me
To learn more or to book your consultation with our implant dentist, we welcome your call today.
Patients visit us from Oatley, Mortdale, Lugarno, Hurstville, Peakhurst, Padstow, Padstow Heights and your neighbourhood.