A Beginner’s Guide to Dental Implants

Growing up you may have been traumatised by seeing nana’s false teeth sitting in a jar beside the bed and vowed to never wear dentures. Fortunately, dental technology has evolved, and you can rediscover your smile with dental implants.

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Cost obviously plays a large factor, but can you really put a price on being able to eat, taste and chew whatever you want? Thankfully, A Better Smile Dental Centre offers interest free payment plans to help patients with their treatment.

Dental implants look completely natural and they feel like regular teeth. Whether you’re 18 or 88, if you have missing teeth or you are tired of annoying dentures, dental implants could be the permanent solution you’ve been searching for.

TYPES DENTAL IMPLANTS

Regular Dental Implants

Dental implants are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth and replace the need for full or partial dentures. They are positioned into the jawbone. The procedure involves placing titanium posts into the bone. Over a period of three to six months, the bone bonds with the post. This is the foundation that anchors the crown (tooth) in place. Being a suitable candidate for full implants does rely on being enough bone in your jaw to support the implants. Bone graft surgery may be required to build up your jaw. The entire procedure can take six months, but the end result means once the healing process is over, there’s nothing stopping you from crunching into an apple or ordering a juicy steak.

Mini Dental Implants

The Mini Dental Implant System comprises of a miniature titanium alloy implant, generally smaller than 3mm wide and fulfils the function of a tooth root, holding a fixture that is set into the base of your denture. Your smile can be restored in only one session using a local or light sedation. This is a great alternative for people who aren’t eligible for traditional implants. Although it’s not recommended for replacing individual teeth.

All-on-4® Dental Implants

A revolutionary method of replacing a full set of teeth, All-on-4® uses four titanium implants to secure a full dental bridge or dentures. With only four implants, the treatment and healing process is faster. This technique is an effective alternative for patients who have suffered bone loss from periodontal disease.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The cost of dental implants can vary, depending on the type of implant required. But this shouldn’t drive you away from your dream smile because we offer interest free payment plans were you could comfortably pay in installments. This is best determined by booking a consultation with one of our dentist at A Better Smile Dental Centre.

The treatment process may require:

X-Rays

These are non-negotiable. Think of the images as a map to your mouth.

Bone grafts

If you are having regular implants, taking bone from another part of your body may be required to build up your jawbone. or you may not.

Extractions

Impacted wisdom teeth or teeth in the way of where the implant needs to be set may need to be removed.

Implantation of screws

Under a local anaesthetic, screws will be inserted into the bone and left to fuse before the crown/s can be installed.

Secure the smile you want today with A Better Smile Dental Centre. For more information read more on our website or contact our clinic. We have interest free payment options to help ease the pain on your pocket.

Book a consultation with A Better Smile Dental Centre and receive expert advice from our dentists. We will help you choose the best treatment or suggest an alternative option that will suit your smile.