DENTAL IMPLANTS
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants consist of a screw like base which is placed within the jaw bone. A crown is attached on top, closely mimicking the look and function of a real tooth. Implants are often the favoured way of replacing a missing tooth.
Dental implants can also be used to support multiple teeth with an implant supported bridge, or can be used to help retain removable dentures.
Dental implants:
Help to withstand greater bite pressure.
Can be used to support multiple teeth with an implant supported bridge, or can be used to help retain removable dentures.
Prevent bone loss in the jaw, which reduces the risk of adjacent natural teeth becoming loose with time.
Prevent the formation of hollowed or collapsed cheeks that can occur after tooth extraction (missing teeth cause bone loss in the jaw).
Unlike bridges, do not require the cutting and reshaping of neighbouring healthy teeth.
Are firmly secured in the jaw.
Like natural teeth, are cleaned by dental floss and brushing with regular toothpaste.
To see if you are eligible for a dental implant and to discuss the procedure please book in with one of our dentists for a consultation.
Dr Mitchell Wheeler at The Happy Tooth Kurri Kurri
Dr Alexis Ward at The Happy Tooth Cessnock