Dental implants Sydney CBD have revolutionised the way dentists treat tooth loss. Dental implants are essentially ‘screws’ that are placed into the jawbone and are a substitute for a missing tooth root. Dental implants are highly compatible with your jaw bone and fully integrate into your jaw over a period of months. This creates a foundation for prosthetic teeth and is the closest thing you can get to a natural tooth root. What are the benefits of dental implants? Dental implants are really the closest thing you can get to your natural teeth as they replace the tooth at the root allowing full function and aesthetics. The many benefits of dental implants include: Implant crowns are identical to natural teeth in appearance, feel and function Implants prevent the remaining teeth on either side of the gap from moving They decrease the stress exerted on the surrounding teeth Implants help retain jaw bone tissue They decrease the chance of gum tissue shrinkage Implants stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone loss This type of restoration allows full function of the mouth – no diet restrictions are required once the patient is fully healed Dental implants can be placed under full dentures to provide excellent stability and retention of the denture, thus enabling a person to eat, speak and function normally without the looseness of a denture. What should I expect if I require an implant? If you are missing one or more teeth, Dr Joffe will thoroughly assess your situation and suitability for dental implants. If you are found to be suitable, Dr Joffe will discuss all associated costs prior to any treatment being undertaken so you can decide whether you would like to proceed. If you do choose to proceed, Dr Joffe will refer you to a Periodontist or Oral Surgeon for the surgical placement of the implant. He has a strong network of leading local dental implant specialists, and can refer you to the specialist that is most suitable for your individual case. Once this surgical procedure is complete your implant will require around three to six months to properly heal, after which you will come back to see us at Hyde Park Dental Care in the Sydney CBD for the fitting of your implant crown or other prosthetic restoration. Our dental implant procedures cover all types of tooth loss and include: Single Tooth Implants – This is used for single tooth loss and will use an implant crown to restore your smile. Implant Bridges – These can be used to solve single or multiple tooth loss and require at least two dental implants to anchor the bridge. Implant-Supported Dentures – These are great for partial or even total tooth loss and are removable to allow for cleaning and comfort. Fixed Dentures/All-On-4™ – This is typically used for patients who have experienced total tooth loss. It includes a hybrid bridge where the denture is fixed onto 4 or 5 implants that have been inserted into the jaw. Dental Implants Sydney CBD If you want a restoration that allows you to eat, laugh and speak like you’ve got natural teeth, dental implants may be for you. Talk to Dr Joffe today to determine whether dental implants are right for you. Dental Implant FAQs What should I expect from the dental implant procedure? The procedure is commonly performed in your dentist’s office under local anaesthetic. The length of the procedure varies per patient and it depends how many implants there are, and the location. The procedure is generally completed in under an hour if the dental implant placement is simple. If the surgery goes as planned, then healing is usually quick since dental implant surgery does not often have open wounds. What about eating after implant surgery? After your dental implant surgery, your mouth will most likely be sensitive since it needs time to fully heal from the procedure. Since your mouth will be in the process of healing, it is advisable to avoid contact with food as much as possible since this could expose your wounds to bacteria, leading to infection. Our advice is for you to eat foods that are soft and packed with nutrients. And it is also really important for you to stay hydrated after the surgery. Is it possible for my body reject a dental implant, and if so what then? It is possible for your body to reject a dental implant. However, such cases are extremely rare, and can be caused by a titanium allergy or failing to integrate with the bone, and the most common reason for this are that it may have become infected or is surrounded by its own fibrous tissue capsule instead of fusing to the bone. Regardless, there is a standard procedure in place for this which is to remove the dental implant and allow for the site to heal before reinserting the implant. Don’t forget to share this via Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn.