Multiple Teeth Replacement
If you need to replace missing or failing teeth, remember that dental implants have many benefits over the alternative options such as a bridge or a denture.
- Dental implants are permanent
- You do not need to take out an implant unlike a denture
- Adjacent teeth need not be damaged unlike a conventional bridge
- Implants preserve remaining bone height
- Extremely high aesthetics - closely approaching that of natural teeth
- An alternative to root canal treatment and especially 'repeat' root canal work
Please click here for a description of the various stages and visits involved.
Unlike having an extraction, the placement of a dental implant is a quick and relatively painless procedure. There is usually less bleeding, discomfort and a shorter recovery
Should you need to have an extraction, do remember to ask us whether we might be able to perform the extraction and place the implant on the same very day ! Sometimes it is possible for us to build a crown on the newly placed implant immediately. This is called 'same day teeth'. Should this not be possible for you, your implant surgeon will advise you and give you options of a temporary bridge during the healing phase of the implant. The healing phase for dental implants is usualy in the range of 120 days for the upper jaw and about 6 months for the lower jaw.
In certain cases, it is possible to place implants without even cutting the gums ! Such implants have to be placed with great precision. At CareDental, we have a very high success rate of such dental implants due to our high patient volumes.
Two or more teeth can be replaced either by single implants or by joining 2 more implants together. Should you need full mouth implants, remember that your implant surgeon can plan to use 6-9 implants joined together so that you can have a cost effective solution for both optimal function and optimal aesthetics !
On occasions, additional surgical procedures eg: bone grafts or sinus lift might be needed. Should this be necessary, your implant surgeon wil advise you as to the risks, benefits involved.
If you have regular reviews with the dentist and have good oral hygiene, your dental implant will last you a lifetime. Remember that the dental implant wil feel just like one of your own teeth.
At CareDental, we aim to give you as much information during your first consultation and assessment visit so that an optimal number of implants can be decided upon for your well-being and comfort.
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Single Tooth Replacement
Implant Retained Dentures
Bone Augmentation
Implant Systems used at CareDental
Beginning your Implant Consultation
