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)

Types of Dental Implants

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

Single Implant

Implant Supported Bridge

All On Implants

Dental Implant Benefits

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

  • Comfort & Convenience

    They look and feel like your natural teeth.

  • Natural Feeling

    They are stable and strong so that you can eat naturally.

  • Permanent Solution

    You don’t need to remove them as they are fixed.

  • Support Your Teeth

    They help to support other teeth by stabilising the bite. This prolongs the life of your existing teeth.

  • Aesthetic Confidence

    Improves comfort, confidence and appearance of your smile.

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.

  • 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

Case Studies

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!

Change Your Life with Dental Implants!

Ever wanted to improve your smile, but apprehension is holding you back? Perhaps you’re frightened that your new teeth will look unnatural, and stand out above the rest? Don’t worry because Sydney Road Dental Care has got you covered. Book a complimentary consult with our Client Experience Manager to find out more about dental implants and what we offer.

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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.

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We have the highest rating in the Northern Beaches!

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I had dreaded going to the dentist and had not been (except for a wisdom tooth removal) in over 5 years. Not only did the staff from reception allay my fears but the gentle approach of Dr Bagdesar made it so that the most discomfort I felt was only the numbing injection. She explained clearly and concisely each step and what to expect from the use of every instrument. Alongside that, no one was judgmental or rude about the condition of my teeth from having neglected them for as long as I had. It makes the 6 month booking I have arranged something I no longer fear.

Justine

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Dr Vo, Jane and the team were absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend Sydney Road Dental Care, they made the whole process so easy and comfortable from start to finish.The price was also much better than I expected, and they made different financing options simple. I left wondering why I didn’t do this sooner!

Paul

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I cannot recommend Sydney Road Dental Care enough. I had a very serendipitous experience and am incredibly grateful for the care that I was provided today. I was lucky enough to get in with Dr Vo, who took lots of time answering any questions I had an ensuring that I was properly informed in my decision before I proceeded with the chosen course of action for my situation. Dr Vo was incredibly gentle and kind with his treatment and I left feeling very well cared for and grateful for his time and treatment. The whole team are incredible, from the receptionists to the care coordinator to the dentists. If you are looking for a new dental surgery I cannot recommend this lovely practice enough. They even have a TV with Netflix above the chair so you can distract yourself! So thoughtful and wonderful.

Ruby

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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:

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.

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.

SAME DAY PROCEDURES

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.

Discover More About Dental Implants in Sydney

Your safety and satisfaction are our top priority here at Sydney Road Dental Care, which is why we encourage you to visit our website for further information regarding teeth implants in Sydney. Here you will find informative articles, risk, care, and maintenance advice, as well as case studies from our previous patients. There is also the facility to ask us any questions you may have, by either our contact us box on our website or by phone. Should you want to discuss anything about dental implants, or any other procedure, then one of our invisalign dentists in Sydney would be happy to assist you.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about our dental implants.

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.

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.

Natural: Many clients choose teeth implants in our Sydney dental practice because they blend in perfectly with your existing teeth. Not only do we match our implants by shape and colour, but they also feel completely natural to the wearer. So much so that you won’t even notice the difference!

Long-lasting: Teeth implants are extremely durable and can be treated the same as your natural teeth. What makes them so hard wearing is they consist of two pieces. A screw, acting as an artificial root and a crown that will cover the screw and be visible when you smile. Thanks to advances in technology, dental implants in Sydney have never been simpler or safer to apply.

Cost-effective: Did you know that dental implants in Sydney, don’t stop at just one tooth? In fact, one implant can replace up to four teeth, or implants can replace an entire jaw. Due to the ease of this method, as well as being a long-term solution, dental implants are considered a reasonably priced solution.

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

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.

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.