Tooth replacement with dental implants and other alternatives

There are different ways of replacing missing teeth according to your dental requirements and your personal preferences. To make sure that you can replace your missing teeth successfully you need to speak to our dentist sooner rather than later. If you have lost a tooth either as a result of poor oral hygiene, an accident, an injury, or you need to undergo a tooth extraction then it is important that you contact our dentist straight away. Replacing missing teeth can be a lengthy procedure, therefore, the earlier you do so the fewer complications you will face. Here at Spa Dental Sydney, the most popular method of replacing missing teeth is to use dental implants Sydney. Dental implants Sydney have been used for over half a century and have now become the gold standard in tooth replacement. The very first dental implant surgery that was carried out in a human patient lasted for the rest of the patient’s life. If you look after your teeth and visit the dentist on a regular basis then your dental implants Sydney could also last for the rest of your life.

Dental implant surgery

Dental implant surgery is an invasive procedure that will be planned with your dental health and requirements in mind. Some patients require bone grafting or gum grafting before they can undergo successful dental implant surgery. If this is the case then this will be carried out to begin with. A gum graft or bone graft may take a few months to heal, but this will help promote the success of your dental implant surgery. Once the gum graft or bone graft has healed you will have a date set for the surgery. The surgery will be carried out under local anaesthetic and we can offer different degrees of sedation as necessary.

The surgery involves making a small incision in the gum to expose the bone and drilling a small hole into the socket of the missing tooth to wait for the implant to be inserted. The gum is then stitched back into place. It takes between 3 to 6 months for the implant to become embedded into the jawbone. After this you can replace your missing tooth with a prosthetic one.

Alternatives to dental implants

If you are not a suitable candidate for oral implants or you choose not to have a dental implant and you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, then there are different options available for you. There are removable options for replacing your missing teeth. This means that the prosthetic can be taken out of your mouth and replaced as necessary. You can have a partial denture to replace a few of your teeth or a full set of dentures to replace all of your teeth. A dental bridge is also a popular method of replacing missing teeth. This involves preparation of the adjacent teeth so that they can be joined to the crown that is used to replace the missing tooth. Bridges used to be the gold standard in tooth replacement before the establishment of dental implants. The advantage is that the replacement crown is fixed into place although it sits on top of your gum. The disadvantage of a bridge is that it compromises the health of your adjacent teeth. Speak to us at Spa Dental Sydney today and find out which method of replacing missing teeth is most suitable for you.

Disclaimer: All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.