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Replace Your One or Multiple Teeth with the Dental Implant Procedure
At Red Hill Dental Practice, dental implants are the ultimate tooth replacement option. By anchoring replacement teeth firmly into the jawbone, dental implants in Red Hill, Victoria, help you achieve outcomes that feel and look like natural teeth.
Dr Chris Wooldridge and his team provide top-notch implant dentistry services to patients in Red Hill, Victoria, and the surrounding areas. Whether you have lost one or multiple teeth, please schedule an appointment with our office today. Dental implants don’t just replace your teeth—they restore your smile, confidence, and life!
What does the dental implant procedure involve?
Dental implants are advanced tooth replacements that mimic the function and appearance of your natural teeth to nearly 100%. They comprise titanium posts anchored in the jawbone to rival the stability of the natural root. The implant fixture forms a stable foundation for supporting a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture, depending on the number of teeth lost.
Placing dental implants is an intricate process. While the procedure is customized for each patient, the implant treatment generally involves the following steps.
- Consultation: The implant procedure begins with a consultation, where the doctor examines your oral health, evaluates the condition of your jawbone and discusses treatment goals, expectations, and financing options. Eligible candidates for implantology must be in good oral health and have a sufficient jawbone.
- Treatment planning: Like any successful project, planning is vital for a successful implant placement. The dentist uses digital X-rays, photos, and 3D scans to map your implant treatment. Our cutting-edge imaging tools allow us to determine the ideal location to place implants, number of implants needed, etc.
- Implant surgery: The dentist will make a small incision on the gums before making a small hole at an optimal position in the jawbone. Next, the dentist will place a biocompatible titanium post into the jawbone and suture the treatment area to pave the way for healing. The implant placement is an outpatient procedure administered under local anesthesia for maximum comfort.
- Healing and integration: We’ll leave your implants for 4-6 months to heal and osseointegrate with the jawbone. During this period, quit smoking, observe optimal oral hygiene, and adhere to your follow-up appointments to ensure successful implantation.
- Abutment placement: The doctor will attach a small metal appliance (abutment) to your implant. This prosthetic tool protrudes above the gum line to link the implant fixture with the replacement teeth.
- Final restoration: Once the implant has fully integrated, we’ll attach a custom-made denture, bridge, or crown. The final restoration is custom-made to mimic your natural teeth’ colour, shape, and size for a seamless appearance.
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New Patients: (03) 5907 5942 | Existing Patients: (03) 5989 2144
How long does the dental implant treatment take?
The surgery takes about 1-2 hours, but healing and integration takes 3-6 months, with the upper jaw taking longer to heal because of a softer bone. Sometimes, your treatment may take longer, where supplementary procedures like bone grafting are involved. While a dental implant isn’t an overnight treatment, the procedure is worth the wait because you get something close to the natural tooth.
Are you ready for dental implants?
Do you yearn for the confidence of a complete, healthy smile? If so, dial (03) 5907 5942 to schedule an appointment with Red Hill Dental Practice. We offer several dental implant options to give anyone with missing teeth a reason to smile.