Dental Implants

A natural-looking smile can do wonders for your confidence! Many of our clients choose dental implants because they look, feel, and fit like your natural teeth. Even your family and friends may find it hard to tell the difference.

If you’ve lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants are usually your best long-term solution. When you get dental implants, they become a permanent part of your smile. They’re durable, easy to clean and care for, and will last for years to come.

We invite you to explore our dental implant solutions and take the next step toward a brighter, more confident smile!

 

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What are Dental Implants?

As you’re exploring your cosmetic dentistry options, one that you’ll hear about often is dental implants. But what are dental implants, exactly?

Dental implants are artificial teeth that become part of your mouth, very much like your natural teeth. Unlike dentures, you do not remove implants for cleaning or care. They look and function just like your other teeth, and also offer similar durability.

Each dental implant is comprised of two pieces: the artificial root, which is similar to a screw that’s embedded in your jawbone, and the crown, which is the tooth-like structure that will show when you smile.

When you undergo a dental implant procedure, your dentist will surgically place the screw in your jawbone, which will hold the crown in place. The screw is completely covered by the crown, which will be coloured to match the hue of your natural teeth.

Dental implants can replace 1 tooth or multiple teeth. You do not need 1 implant for every tooth. Many times you can have 2 implants replace 4 teeth or 4 implants can replace an entire jaw. This has the benefit of simplicity and cost saving.

Other benefits of dental implants are:

  • They do not need to be removed so they are more convenient
  • Most natural in appearance improving confidence
  • Feels natural and allows for better eating
  • Long lasting
  • Conservative to nearby teeth(bridges and dentures can damage nearby teeth)
  • Can be cheaper than bridges or dentures in the long run(since bridges and dentures may need replacing over time)

Whether you have one missing tooth or more, dental implants provide natural-looking consistency that will make you want to smile more often.

Our Procedure

Dental implants are a common cosmetic procedure that takes place over the course of several visits. Your dentist will provide you with a personalised timeline and step-by-step expectations.

Here’s a closer look at our process:

Our Procedure

Step One: Initial Assessment

We start each new dental implant journey with a patient consultation to make sure you understand your options and what the procedure will entail. We also want to make sure you’re a great candidate for dental implants.

The actual timeline depends on several factors, including the condition of your jawbone. When you decide to move forward, we approach each new procedure on a case-by-case basis.

In some cases, you may need bone grafting to support a successful dental implant. This is often the case when the jawbone is too soft or thin and may be unable to support the implant.

3D Xray of the site is taken

In order to place the implant a very careful assessment of the bone in 3-dimensions is completed. With this assessment we can see if there are nerves, arteries, other vital structures in the implant area. Your safety is an absolute priority so in order to prevent issues this is carefully assessed. We can then decide what size implant is suitable for you.

3D mould of your mouth is taken

The latest technology now allows us to scan your mouth with a very accurate 3-dimensional camera. There are no xrays with this scan. It simply allows us to form a 3D image of your mouth so that we can print out a surgical guide which is used in the actual surgery. These surgical guides are extremely accurate and allow for the safe placement of the implant. They control the depth and angle at which the implant is placed and so they reduce surgery time, are safer and allow for much higher success rates.

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Step Two: Implant and Healing

Before new crowns can be placed, we insert artificial “roots” where your new teeth will be. These roots are placed in your jawbone through a surgical procedure. As your jawbone heals, the roots will be firmly held in place. 

This is one reason dental implants are so powerful: they are very much like getting new, real teeth. Once healed, the titanium implants won’t make noise, slip, or cause bone damage.  

A simple single implant can be placed within 15-20 minutes through keyhole surgery with no pain. You will be given anaesthetic so that there is no pain. If you choose we can also organise an anaesthetist to come in and put you to sleep throughout the entire procedure. This is known as “sleep dentistry”.

Sometimes you can get the tooth on the same day, sometimes we need to leave the implant there for 3 months to heal. In the meantime you can have a temporary plate made so that you can have a tooth and not an empty space.

Patients can expect some swelling and some soreness after an implant is placed. Most of the times patients have neither swelling or pain. We usually review patients the following day and 1 week later. The vast majority of patients do not have any issues and are very happy with the process, healing and lack of pain or discomfort.

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Step Three: Wear Your Crown

The part of the implant that shows is called the crown. This is the final part of the dental implant procedure. We custom make each crown to fit snugly and attractively in the intended space in your mouth. We also colour-match the crown to your existing teeth for a consistent, natural look. This final tooth can be made on the same day or may need to be sent to the lab who will take 2-3 weeks.

There are many variables in dental implant placement. Each patient, each implant site is very different. Careful planning is required in order to successfully and safely place your implant. The materials used are of very high quality in order to achieve a safely placed, accurate and aesthetic implant.

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Are Dental Implants the Right Choice for Me?

In general, our Sydney Road Dental Care team recommends dental implants to replace missing teeth. However, are they the right option for you?

We understand that you have many options for cosmetic dentistry, and choosing one can be overwhelming. Rest assured, we’re here to help you explore all of your options so you can make the best decision for your smile, your budget, and your confidence.

Our patients are great candidates for dental implants if they:

  • Have good overall health
  • Have a sufficient jawbone or could develop a strong jawbone with bone grafting
  • Have a fully developed jawbone (usually individuals age 18 or older)
  • Do not have any pre-existing health conditions that prevent them from undergoing surgery

Prior to beginning a dental implant journey, we consult with each patient to ensure you’re a candidate for this procedure. We invite you to schedule a consultation so you can ask specific questions and learn more about dental implants.

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Dental Implant Care and Maintenance

One of the benefits of dental implants is that you will care for it just as you would your normal teeth. Proper brushing and flossing will help you maintain your beautiful smile, along with semi-annual trips to your dentist for routine cleanings.

You will also want to avoid carrying excess stress or tension in your jaw. Biting or grinding your teeth can weaken them and wear them down, and the same is true with dental implants. If you struggle with teeth grinding at night, you may need to wear a mouthguard that can reduce the pressure on your teeth and jaw.

Cost of dental implants

Dental implants can cost between $4500-5500 each including the crown. Costs can vary greatly depending on what is required to be done. For example the dental implant is placed in the jaw bone in order to provide support for the top part which appears like the tooth – known as the crown. If the bone is of good quality then the implant process can be straight forward and simpler. If the bone is not of good quality for example infection is present or not enough bone then further work would be required. Such work is often building up of the bone in a process called grafting. This can add additional costs.

Savings can be achieved if multiple implants are placed. If the surgery allows for multiple implants to be placed then this can allow for reduction in the fees since time can be saved.

Risk of dental implants

Due to improvements in materials, technology, technique and training dental implants are now much more successful. We now use 3D x-ray technology to carefully survey the implant site making sure there are no vital structures and that the bone is of good quality. We also use 3D printed surgical guides for accuracy and safety. It is important to understand though that every surgery has risks. These risks will be carefully explained to you so that you are aware of their likelihood and consequences.

  • Failure of the implant
  • Breakage
  • Non-integration
  • Breakage of the crown
  • Infection
  • Nerve damage
  • Swelling
  • Bleeding
  • Damage to adjacent teeth

Find out more about All On 4 Dental Implants

 

All-on-4 implants solve many of the challenges associated with regular dentures. These implants also provide a full set of either upper or lower teeth. The main difference is that they’re a more permanent option because they’re implanted in your jawbone.

Similar to single dental implants, All-on-4 implants leverage metal, surgically inserted posts (four, to be exact) to hold the artificial teeth in place. But unlike single dental implants, All-on-4 implants do not need to be placed individually. You can get a full set of upper or lower teeth with just four implants.

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Get Ready to Smile!

For many of our patients, dental implants have been a life-changing experience. We’d love to give you a new reason to smile! Schedule a consultation today.

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FAQs

FAQs

The right age to get dental implants varies from patient to patient. However, many dentists recommend waiting until the jawbones are fully matured before having dental implants inserted. Similarly, there is no upper age limit for getting dental implants. As long as you have good oral and overall health, implants are a viable option.

In most cases, if you have healthy teeth and gums, you should be able to get new teeth implants. However, those with soft or weak jawbones or gum disease may be rejected for the procedure — as it may lead to bone loss and further issues.

Most dentists recommend waiting between 3 and 6 months after the tooth is extracted before having implants inserted. This period of time allows the bone and gum to heal before the next phase of the procedure.

Seeing as dental implants are permanently inserted into the gum and bone, it is extremely rare for food to get stuck underneath implants. If food has gotten stuck underneath your implant, it is likely that it was not inserted correctly. This can be solved by getting a low-cost replacement implant.

Not only do dental implants help with self-confidence, chewing and talking, but they are also essential for maintaining jawbone and gum health. When we lose a tooth, the jawbone in which the tooth was sitting is no longer stimulated. Over time, this can lead to bone loss, gum disease and even a change in your facial structure. Inserting new dental implants allows the bone to heal around the new structure — strengthening the bone and preventing any bone loss.

There are various types of tooth implants. At Sydney Road Dental Care, we can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth using different kinds of tooth implants in Sydney. For example, All-On-4 implants provide a full set of either upper or lower teeth. However, unlike single implants that require an implant per crown, this design only has 4 implants for an entire row of teeth. To find out more about our different types of dental implants in Sydney, please reach out to us online or call us on 02 9977 2442.

Sydney Road Dental Care in Sydney’s Northern Beaches offers dental implant procedures as well as natural and synthetic bone grafts for dental implants. To book an appointment with our specialist dentists, please make a booking using our online tool.

The cost of tooth implants in Sydney depends on a variety of factors, including the number of implants you need, the complexity of your oral condition and whether or not you have private health insurance. In general, the cost of a dental implant procedure is around $5,000 to $5,500.