Dental Implants
A long-term, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth and restore your smile.
Losing a tooth can affect your confidence, chewing ability, and overall oral health. Dental implants provide a fixed and reliable solution to replace missing teeth while restoring both function and appearance.
What is a Dental Implant?
Nobody wants to lose a tooth; especially if you lose a tooth and it leaves a gaping hole when you smile. If that happens, you lose confidence in smiling and laughing and you may even try to cover your mouth with your hand from embarrassment.
Tooth loss in a less obvious place in your mouth may also mean you have difficulty chewing when you eat. Other serious implications are that your other teeth shift due to the gap.
There may be more than one option to fix the problem and certainly dental implants is something our highly qualified dental implant dentists at Prahran Family Dental in Melbourne would speak with you about, as it may be the best dental solution when you lose a tooth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
ermanent solution for missing teeth
Does not rely on neighbouring teeth
Improves oral hygiene
Preserves jaw bone level
Biocompatible material
Less gum irritation
High success rate
Durable and long-lasting
What to Do If You Lose a Tooth
If your tooth has been knocked out or dropped out then we recommend you make sure it is clean, you place it in milk and call for an emergency dentist nearby. Call us to find out if we can see you. It may be possible we can put your tooth back in rather than perform a tooth implant.
We would need to assess your mouth first in order to provide you with the best professional advice and dental options for missing teeth.
We know it is concerning for our patients to be missing teeth. Further the loss of a tooth has an impact on the entire mouth and the spacing of your remaining teeth. Prahran Family Dental will speak with you about your options and advise on the best dental plan for your dental health.
Dental Implant Procedure
The first step is a thorough assessment of your oral health, including the condition of your jawbone, to determine if dental implants are suitable for you. If appropriate, a titanium implant is surgically placed in the area of the missing tooth.
The implant then heals over time as it fuses with the jawbone, which usually takes around 3–4 months. Healing time may vary depending on individual conditions and whether additional procedures like bone grafting are required.
Once fully integrated, a custom-made crown is attached to the implant. This crown is designed to match your natural teeth in colour, shape, and function, restoring both your smile and overall oral health.
Aftercare & Maintenance
After placement, dental implants require care similar to natural teeth, along with regular dental check-ups. Healing and recovery depend on individual conditions and whether additional procedures such as grafting were required.
Temporary options such as dentures or bridges may be used during the healing period if needed.
Bone Grafting / Augmentation
Dental implant success requires sufficient jawbone support. If the bone is not adequate in thickness or depth, bone or soft tissue grafting may be recommended to improve stability and aesthetics.
Common procedures include a typical bone graft (using natural or artificial bone), a sinus lift for upper back teeth to create more space, and ridge expansion to widen the jaw for proper implant placement.
Dental Implant Costs and Procedure in Melbourne
The cost of dental implants varies depending on whether a tooth is already missing, if extraction is required, and the condition of your mouth. With over ten years of experience and advanced training in implant surgery, our team provides high-quality, gentle care.
Dental implants are a reliable and natural-looking solution for tooth replacement. Contact our team on (03) 6110 8288 to book your consultation.
What Impact will Dental Implants have?
Imagine smiling confidently at special events, laughing freely, and enjoying time with your family without worrying about gaps in your teeth—this is possible with dental implants.
At Prahran Family Dental, you can trust our experienced team to provide high-quality care, helping restore both your smile and confidence.
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