Dental Implants at Blockhouse Bay Dental Centre

The dental implant refers to a post that acts as the root of a natural tooth. It is inserted into the jaw and provides as an anchor for a crown, bridge or denture to be affixed to it. Implants can address a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth or all missing teeth.

One of the greatest advantages that dental implants offer is that they look and feel entirely natural. Your implants are customised to you so that they complement your face and any remaining teeth while providing the support your facial muscles need. Those who have tried to wear dentures and found them to be ill-fitting are pleasantly surprised at how much easier dental implants make their life.

When you get your dental implants, you’ll love that you can use them just like natural teeth. You’ll be able to eat any foods you want, even if you had to avoid certain ones with your dentures. With the design of a dental implant, more of your taste buds are uncovered, which makes your meals more pleasurable.

Your implant will be surgically placed into your jawbone by our experienced surgeon. Some months (usually three) are necessary to let the site heal, during which you can receive a temporary denture. After the appropriate time has passed, you’ll have an appointment with our team. We’ll take impressions of your mouth and create models from them to fabricate your restoration.

A crown, bridge or denture is then created to exact specifications. When it has been returned to our practice from the laboratory, you’ll return to have it fitted. We’ll check the fit of your restoration and make sure that you’re satisfied, as well as advise you on how to care for your dental implant.

If your implant is required as the result of an accident that you were involved in, the ACC covers a significant portion of the fees for dental implants.