At Smooth Dental in Oran Park, our extensive experience and expertise often lead us to recommend dental implants as an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant is a sophisticated dental prosthetic that serves as a replacement tooth root, made of titanium.
The implant itself is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gumline. Titanium is used because it's biocompatible, meaning it can integrate with human bone in a process called osseointegration. This integration allows the implant to firmly anchor to your jaw, much like a natural tooth root.
Once the implant has bonded with the jawbone, typically taking a few months, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the post. This abutment protrudes above the gumline and serves as the base for your new tooth. Finally, a custom-made crown (your new artificial tooth) is attached to the abutment, completing the implant process.
Dental implants offer several advantages:
- They look and function like natural teeth
- They're designed to fuse with bone, making them permanent
- They prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure
- They don't affect adjacent teeth, unlike traditional bridges
- They allow you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence
It's important to note that the implant process requires good general and oral health, adequate bone in your jaw to support the implant, and healthy gum tissues free from periodontal disease.
At Smooth Dental, we use state-of-the-art technology to plan and place implants with precision. The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia and is well-tolerated by most patients.
While dental implants require a greater initial investment than other tooth replacement options, their durability and quality of life make them a cost-effective long-term solution for many patients in Oran Park and beyond.