Dental Implants in Annandale
People sometimes lose teeth for a variety of reasons including old age, tooth decay, trauma or accidents. A well-established tooth restoration option made available by modern dentistry is dental implants.
A dental implant acts as an alternative to the natural tooth root. They are fixed in the jaw bone and can hold replacement teeth or other supporting structures like dental bridges.
The dentists at Booth Tooth Dental have been providing dental implants to many of our patients. We can advise whether this is a suitable tooth restorative option for you after considering your oral and general health, your preferred method of treatment, and the location of the teeth.
Why consider a dental implant?
Missing teeth can have a large impact on your smile. When you lose teeth, other teeth can collapse and fall over like books on a shelf. They can make your teeth crooked, which are harder to clean, resulting in more bacteria build-up. More bacteria can lead to more cavities and gum disease.
Too many missing teeth can also lead to more damage. Let’s remember, teeth can crush chicken bones and crack open nuts. That’s a lot of force! Without all the teeth, the remaining teeth have to do all the work and with all that force, they can be further damaged.
Implants replace teeth you’ve lost. This can help restore chewing function and the appearance of your smile. And once integrated with the bone, with appropriate care and maintenance, implants can provide a long-term solution.
Dental implant fixing procedure
At Booth Tooth Dental, we first start with a detailed consultation and preparation of a customised treatment plan for you. Each person has different requirements and expectations, and these are considered in your specific treatment plan.
The main step in the whole procedure is placing the root implant in the jaw bone. After the implant is placed securely, we wait a few weeks for the gum tissues to heal around the implant.
Once the implant heals, the replacement tooth will be placed on this structure. To hold the tooth, a small connector-like device is placed on the root. On this, we place the replacement tooth.
To help the replacement teeth closely resemble your natural teeth, our dentists will take impressions to create a kind of model of your teeth and gums. This allows the dentist to make your new teeth as per the precise measurements of the surrounding teeth. Implants are designed to be stable because they are fixed in the jaw bone. Believe it or not, over time, your jaw bone will actually grow around the implant, fusing together in the process.
Local anaesthesia is used to help keep you comfortable during the procedure.
Benefits of dental implants
Dental implants are an effective tooth replacement option for suitable patients, and one of the closest alternatives to natural teeth.
- Replacement teeth are designed to closely resemble the look and feel of natural teeth
- Implants are designed to blend in with your surrounding teeth for a natural appearance
- They are designed to support normal speech, providing a similar function to natural teeth
- Unlike dentures, implants are fixed to the jaw bone, so they are not prone to slipping
- In most cases, there is no need to change your dietary habits, as dental implants function much like natural teeth
- Neighbouring teeth are generally not affected by this procedure, as this process replaces only the tooth that has been lost, and can help support surrounding teeth
- With good oral hygiene, regular dental care, and appropriate maintenance, dental implants can provide a long-term solution
Get in touch with us today
Do you have missing teeth? Are you considering dental implants? Talk to us today.
You can book an appointment by filling in the form online, or reach us via phone or email. Our office staff will answer your queries and set up an appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dental implants are titanium posts placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. They fuse with the bone through osseointegration and can support crowns, bridges, or dentures, and are designed to provide a natural-looking, stable result.
You may be suitable for dental implants if you have one or more missing teeth and are generally in good health. Candidates should have enough jawbone density and be free from untreated gum disease. A consultation at Booth Tooth Dental can assess your suitability.
Dental implants can help restore chewing function and speech while supporting bone health. The implant itself does not decay, and the procedure generally avoids adjusting neighbouring teeth like traditional bridges. For suitable patients, they can offer a long-lasting solution designed to look and feel like natural teeth.