DENTAL IMPLANTS

DENTAL IMPLANTS IN RICHMOND
Restore Your Smile Permanently

If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants are the best tooth replacement option available. They look natural. Function like natural teeth. And get cleaned like natural teeth. It’s the closest thing to getting your natural teeth back! Plus, they can last a lifetime with proper care. Most people will benefit from choosing dental implants over other tooth options.  

If you are considering dental implants in Hawkesbury, please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with an implant dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are the newest development in tooth replacement, and they are becoming the most popular. And it’s no wonder, because they offer so many benefits. Dental implants: 
  • Let You Eat All Foods
  • Look like Natural Teeth
  • Are Fixed in Your Jaw
  • Support Themselves
  • Can Be Cleaned like Natural Teeth
  • Can Last a Lifetime
With old-fashioned entures, you had to give up some of your favorite foods. But not with dental implants. With implants, you can eat all the foods you love. You don’t have to give anything up — and  you can probably enjoy foods you might have given up when you had an unhealthy tooth! 

Dental implants look natural, too. The cosmetic dental crown can be indistinguishable from natural teeth, and the tooth root is embedded in the gums and bone.  

Implants aren’t loose like dentures. They won’t come out when you talk or laugh. They are fixed in your jawbone. This lets them support themselves so they don’t depend on your natural teeth for support.  

Dental implants are easy to care for. Just brush, floss, and make regular dental visits to keep them healthy. Take proper care of your implants, and they can last a lifetime.
  • Can Dental Implants Really Last a Lifetime?

    Yes! Clinical studies of up to 30 years show implant survival rates of over 90%. Longer studies are hard because people pass away with implants in place. However, we do know of a man who had implants more than 50 years!

  • Who Can Get Dental Implants?

    Most people are candidates for dental implants. You just have to meet three standards: be an adult, have one or more missing teeth, and be healthy enough for surgery.

The Implant Process

The implant process starts with a consultation. We’ll evaluate your oral health and recommend an implant procedure if it’s appropriate.  

Your implant process will likely start with tooth extraction. We might be able to place your implants right away, but sometimes we might need to treat gum disease or perform a bone graft that might need to heal for months before the implant is placed.  

When your implant is placed, we’ll decide if we can place a restoration on top of it right away. These days, most implants are stable enough that you can get the full replacement teeth the same day your natural teeth are removed, especially with a system like All-on-4.  

Your implants will heal over a few months. In this time, your body will replace the bone around the implant. Bone actually attaches to the implant, securing it. When the implant is fully healed, we will place a restoration if you didn’t get one right away, or replace the provisional restoration with a permanent one.

Dental Implant Restorations

Technically, the dental implant is just the root part of the replacement tooth. The part above the gums is known as the “restoration.” Implants can be used with many different types of restorations, including: 
A dental crown is used when we want to replace just one tooth with a dental implant. It’s similar to the dental crown we can place over a damaged tooth. 

Dental bridges are used to replace multiple teeth. They are made up of several replacement teeth fused together, and are supported by two or more dental implants.  

Dentures are replacements made to replace a full arch of teeth (upper or lower). Sometimes, the term is used interchangeably with “bridge.” When talking about dental implants, we’ll use bridge when we’re talking about less than a full arch, and denture when we’re talking about replacing a full arch.
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How many teeth can one dental implant support?

    One dental implant supports one tooth. However, when several teeth are missing, we can use a few implants to support a bridge or denture rather than using an implant to replace each individual tooth.

  • What is the best material for a tooth implant?

    Titanium is the best material for a tooth implant because it is biocompatible and fuses with the human bone.

  • How much does it cost to get a full mouth of dental implants?

    This all depends on whether teeth need to be extracted and if additional treatments such as a bone graft or sinus lift are needed. As a rough guide, the cost of ‘All-on-4 dental implants’ to replace a whole arch of teeth is between $15,000 to $30,000.

  • Can you eat anything with dental implants?

    In short, yes! You can enjoy the same foods as you would with your natural teeth.

  • Can a dental implant be done in one day?

    In some cases, yes. On the same day that your dental implants are placed, you’ll also receive temporary functional teeth. These remain in place until your custom permanent teeth are ready to be placed.

  • How do I know if I am a candidate for dental implants?

    An implant dentist will decide whether you are a candidate for dental implants. Generally you need to have good medical health, good oral hygiene, and a generous supply of healthy bone. However, a bone graft can often solve a lack of bone.

  • Are dental implants covered by insurance?

    Generally speaking, health insurance covers only a small part of the implant treatment and you can expect a significant gap between the amount covered by insurance and the amount left to pay. Always check with your insurance provider.

Are You Considering Implants in Hawkesbury?

Replacing missing teeth is important. If you have lost one or more teeth in the Hawkesbury area, let us help. Please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with an implant dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.
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