Dental Implants

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are titanium or titanium alloy posts anchored within jaw bone to support crowns, bridges and dentures. Dental implants are the most common and successful treatment option in replacing missing teeth as they can remain stable and long-lasting over the life of an individual. They have also proven to be safe and effective as they are free-standing and do not require adjacent teeth to support them.

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What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants allow an individual to closely recreate the experience of having a natural-looking and natural-feeling set of teeth. Some of these benefits include:

Look & feels like natural teeth

With the latest in 3D scanning, planning and technology, we can precisely match nature in the form of tooth inclination, height, shape and colour as well as gum levels and alignment.

Avoid unnecessary dental work

As dental implants are free-standing and use the jaw bone as an anchor, we do not need to treat or use neighbouring teeth to support them.

Prevent bite disruption and collapse

Missing teeth can mean adjacent teeth can unfavourably tilt into the space which can cause your bite to collapse. This increases stress to neighbouring teeth and places them at risk of breaking and cracking. A dental implant prevents this tilt, and supports the bite and neighbouring teeth so you can enjoy eating, drinking and talking on the daily.

Preserve bone structure

Dental implants closely mimic a natural tooth and therefore stimulate the jaw bone when you eat and talk. This prevents bone beneath a missing tooth from deteriorating or “waste away”.

Gives confidence with a fixed and permanent solution

Dental implants are a fixed and permanent solution which is a significant advantage over removable dentures. This gives an individual confidence and assurance.

High success rate and long-lasting

In today’s world of technological advancement, implant placement and restoration is more accurate and reliable. Our clinic has continued to invest in equipment such as CBCT technology, CAD/CAM systems, 3D oral scanners and 3D printing in order to place dental implants with ease and precision. This means implants are more reliable and, with the right care and maintenance, can outlive the life of an individual.

How are dental implants placed? What is the process?

Dental implants are placed over two stages.

Stage 1

1st Appointment – Consult, Digital Scanning and Planning

In this appointment, we will discuss the procedure and additional considerations, take full records and start planning the direction, depth and tilt of the implant.

2nd Appointment – Implant Surgery

A dental implant is placed under best clinical practice conditions and a temporary crown or bridge can be fitted. Stitches will sometimes be used.

3rd Appointment – Review

You will return 1-2 weeks later to review your healing and remove the stitches.

From this point, we allow the dental implant to heal over 3-6 months to allow for “osseointegration” which is the gradual process of the dental implant fusing with surrounding bone.

Stage 2

1st Appointment – Implant Exposure and Fitting of Healing Cap

After 3-6 months, we remove the temporary, re-enter the site, expose the implant head and fit a healing cap known as an healing abutment.

2nd Appointment – Digital Impression for Design of Fitted Crown or Bridge

After 2-4 weeks, we take a digital impression of the closed site and gum so design of the final crown or bridge can begin.

3rd Appointment – Fitting of Final Restoration

After 1-2 weeks, we trial and fixate the crown or bridge to the buried implant. After care instructions will be provided and maintenance will be discussed.

What do dental implants cost?

The cost of dental implants can vary from clinic to clinic depending on the dentist’s skill, experience, condition of the treatable site and quality of dental implant and materials used. In some cases, bone grafting, sinus lifting and gum grafting may be required to better stabilise the implant.

Midway Dental Clinic offers a free consultation for all dental implant procedures and enquiries.

Your dentist will discuss the cost specific to your condition and outline itemised codes for stage 1 and stage 2 of a dental implant procedure.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes we do! Midway Dental Clinic is proudly affiliated with Afterpay, Zip Pay & Zip Money and SuperCare.

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A Fully Accredited Practice

An accredited dental practice is one where the dental staff have successfully completed a strict set of health care standards that are in line with National Safety and Quality Heath Service Standards.