Dental Implants in Melbourne

An implant is a replacement tooth like prosthesis that will replace either a single or multiple missing teeth. The implant is divided into two components:

1. the surgical part - which is the titanium screw that is placed by your surgeon (either a periodontist or oral surgeon) into the bone underneath the gum.
2. The implant crown/s - This is the tooth-shaped prosthesis that is attached to this titanium screw and the part that you will see in your mouth.

Often an implant is recommended because either a tooth is defective beyond repair or a tooth has been lost, and you would like it replaced. There are other replacement options such as a denture or a bridge, however, sometimes the teeth on either side are not suitable for a bridge or denture. Implants are also recommended when there are not enough teeth to support a bridge, or if there is not enough retention for a removable denture (these implants act as “clips” to help hold the denture in). Also sometimes because of personal preference, you may decide you would prefer an implant.