Dental Implants in Wantirna
Restore your smile with quality dental implants
Have you lost a tooth and wish to replace it? Does it hamper your speech and your smile or make chewing your favourite food more difficult? At Studfield Dental Group, our professionals are experts in placing dental implants and restoring both the appearance and functionality of your smile. With extensive training and knowledge on recent advancements in implantology, they are qualified to undertake the task of crafting your smile.
Losing a tooth for reasons like decay, periodontal disease, trauma or aging greatly affects your quality of life. Tooth loss means an overall reduction in the functions of your mouth, especially if it is a molar or a front tooth, both of which have their special functions while speaking and chewing, respectively.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a tooth replacement solution for patients with unsalvageable teeth or gaps in their smile. They consist of artificial tooth roots typically made of titanium that are carefully and surgically placed into your jawbone. The implant then undergoes a process called ‘osseointegration’, where it fuses with the jawbone, providing a stable and secure base for your prosthetic teeth.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Here are some reasons why dental implants are sometimes a necessary cosmetic dental treatment, which we take quite seriously at Studfield Dental Group:
Lost teeth mean lost function
You may feel you can’t chew your food as efficiently as you could after tooth loss. It greatly impairs your ability to chew and digest your food adequately, requiring more effort and becomes a tedious task.
Long-lasting solution
Dental implants are a long-term solution for tooth replacement. They are designed to last a lifetime with simple care and maintenance, providing a durable and reliable option that’s well worth the investment.
Preserves jawbone
When a tooth is lost, the underlying jawbone can start to deteriorate over time due to lack of stimulation. Implants help stimulate your jawbone. This prevents bone loss and helps to maintain the structure of your face.
Additional stress on adjacent teeth and masticatory muscles
You may find that you must shift the food to alternate teeth to chew more efficiently, adding stress on the masticatory (chewing) muscles and teeth being used excessively. There becomes a large imbalance in the overall bite if you lose a tooth.
Impaired ability to speak
The teeth help in the pronunciation of important speech sounds, and even a single lost tooth can immensely impair that ability. This will affect your self-confidence and comfort levels when interacting with others. Studies show that those with one or more missing teeth choose to avoid social interactions and extraverted activities, as it has such a large impact on their self-esteem.
Unpleasant aesthetics and self-esteem
Looking good always makes one feel good. If a lost tooth that is untreated is visible, it can immensely affect the appearance of your smile, and your self-esteem, potentially creating long-term psychological issues and preventing you from feeling your best if left untreated.
It is our goal to help you eliminate all of the above, with our expert implant dentists here in Wantirna. We are recognised for our compassionate approach in caring for patients with a variety of dental issues. Our goal is to provide the best treatment possible, helping to restore your smile to its original state or even achieve an even better outcome!
Am I a candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a great option if you’re looking for a durable, long-term solution for missing or damaged teeth. However, there are a few essential criteria that must be fulfilled in order to qualify for dental implants.
- Sufficient jawbone density is crucial as there needs to be enough bone for the implant to successfully fuse so that it does not become loose over time. However, if you do not meet this criterion, bone grafting may be a possible option.
- Eligible implant candidates would also be free of gum disease or dental conditions that would interfere with the implant’s ability to fuse with the bone.
- Smokers should be aware that smoking can increase the risk of the implant not properly fusing to the jawbone.
We can assess if you meet these criteria once you come in for your implant consult at SDG.
How are dental implants placed?
Implants are like small screws made of titanium. When inserted, this precious metal’s special capacity to attract bone cells causes it to osseointegrate while the body heals. Once the implant has healed in a few months, it is ready to support the prosthesis, which could either be a dental crown or multiple crowns fused together known as a bridge, or a denture.
The dental implant surgery covers extremely precise treatment planning and requires studying your individual case before the procedure. After your initial consultation with us at SDG Dental, we study your 3D model and take CT scans and X-rays of your jaw bone to evaluate the level of remaining bone where the implants are required to be placed.
If necessary, bone grafting and/ or soft tissue grafting may need to be placed before the actual implant. This will help to improve bone support, provide better stability and ensure long- term retention of the dental crown, bridge or denture to be supported via the future implant. Bone graft may be used from the donor (the patient) in the form of bone from the site or the patient’s tooth that was removed (tooth bone). This will be mixed with the patient’s own blood using a centrifuge to make the bone more biologically active and quicker in forming the new bone (osteogenesis). Membranes can also be harvested using the patient’s own blood in the formation of CGF(Concentrated Growth Factors), and these are used in preference to allografts or xenografts.
The implant essentially serves the purpose of a tooth itself and replaces it independently, without ever damaging or requiring the involvement of the adjacent teeth. It is also a permanent tooth replacement, hence an excellent choice when you are looking to replace your lost teeth in a definitive and conservative manner.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Apart from being a permanent solution to missing teeth, there are some great benefits of getting your dental implants done at Studfield Dental Group:
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Dental implants become part of your body!
Implants permanently integrate within your jawbone, becoming naturally a part of your structure. This allows for complete replacement of your lost tooth’s root while also giving extremely stable support to the dental prosthesis it is meant to hold, such as a crown, bridge or denture.
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Implants feel and appear completely natural
As the implant integrates within the bone, you can’t tell that you ever lost a tooth. The implant feels as if it is one of your own natural teeth! They not only feel but look entirely natural in your mouth after the crown or bridge has been placed. The superior aesthetic results of just crowns and bridges alone are what make dental implants the best and most aesthetic option for replacing lost teeth!
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Dental implants are Conservative
Dental implants require jaw bone to be placed within, thus eliminating the need for root canal treatment, cutting and using the adjacent teeth as is required for bridges. This makes dental implants the most conservative and long-term option to replace missing teeth.
Restore your smile with dental implants
Cost of Dental Implants in Wantirna??
The cost of getting dental implants can depend on various factors such as your unique condition and any other procedures that you may need. To get a more accurate cost estimate, it is best to consult with one of our experienced dentists for a personalised quote and to discuss your specific condition and treatment plan in detail.
More reasons to consider Dental Implants
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Efficiently restore your dental aesthetics and function
If you have dental implants placed at Studfield Dental Group, you can smile freely, feel comfortable and chew as well as you could before you lost your tooth- and may not ever remember what it was like to have a missing tooth at all.
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Easy to maintain oral hygiene
You can treat your dental implants like you would your natural teeth, hence brushing and flossing are just as simple as always.
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Enjoy restored self-confidence and self-esteem
Our lovely patients firmly believe that Studfield Dental Group is the best place to have their implant work done – they leave looking and feeling amazing.
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Cost-effective
While the initial cost of implants may seem higher than alternatives, their durability and longevity make them a cost-effective choice in the long run.
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Customised Solution
Each implant is designed and customised to fit your unique dental anatomy, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal functionality.
Alternatives to Dental Implants
If dental implants are not your ideal choice, we have other alternatives that you can choose from. Our solutions include dental bridges, partial or full dentures, and restorative options like dental crowns for damaged teeth. The most fitting alternative depends on your oral health, preferences, and goals. Consulting with one of our dental professionals will help determine the best course of action.
At Studfield Dental, we also offer a wide range of dental services from general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics to emergency, family dentistry and much more so that you can get the dental care you need.
Schedule a consultation today and get started on your dream smile!
