Our Dental Specialists Can Replace Damaged and Missing Teeth

Fitting dental implants is a long process requiring the jawbone and gums to heal from each stage to move to the next. Therefore, patients have to book more than one appointment with their dentist. Here’s what the process looks like:

• The first appointment is a consultation session where one of our experienced dentists will outline the procedure for you. During the initial consultation, your dentist will answer questions about what the implant will look like, how long it lasts, and whether the procedure will be painful. Your dentist will discuss different options and evaluate your eligibility for implants.

• The next steps involve taking the colour of your teeth to match the shade of your implant with existing teeth. Your dentist may take impressions, which they use to prepare a visual model of the final results. Most importantly, they assess the condition of your jawbone, which is where the implant is inserted. Depending on your dentist, this process can be completed during the initial consultation or a second visit.

• Patients who have a weaker or thinner jawbone need bone augmentation surgery first. It ensures that the implant fits securely in the jawbone.

• The next appointment involves fitting the implant, after which you’ll need to wait for osseointegration to complete. During this time, your doctor will provide you with a provisional restoration.

• When the implant has healed, your dentist takes an impression of your teeth to design a customised crown or bridge.

• At the final appointment, your doctor removes the provisional restoration and fits the crown or bridge.

Dental implants are a permanent replacement for damaged or missing teeth. Various factors can impact how long they last, such as the material used to make the implant, the patient’s age, and whether they take steps to preserve it.

Why You Should Get Dental Implants?

There are various benefits of getting dental implants. Some of them include:

• Being able to chew foods you were previously unable to

• Improved appearance due to a full set of teeth

• Prevents movement and loss of further teeth

• Prevents jawbone from shrinking

• Replaces missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth

• Eliminates the need for removable dentures

And most importantly, they last a lifetime when properly cared for. If you have missing teeth and are considering an implant, give us a call. Speak to one of our expert dentists at Apex Dental Care to learn about your available options.