Dental Implants
When a tooth goes missing, it’s not just your smile that’s affected—your entire jaw can be compromised. Just like removing a book from a carefully stacked shelf can cause the others to collapse, losing a tooth can trigger a domino effect, leading to shifting teeth, a weakening jawbone, and even changes to your facial structure. At Mentone Family Dentist, we offer dental implants—a durable, comfortable, and natural-looking solution designed to restore your smile and maintain the stability of your dental health. Combining advanced technology with a holistic care approach, we ensure your implant treatment supports both your oral health and overall well-being.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. They not only restore the appearance of your smile but also function just like your natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. By fusing with your jawbone, implants provide a stable foundation for artificial teeth that look, feel, and function like the real thing.
Our Dental Implants Services
At Mentone Family Dentist, we use cutting-edge technology to provide dental implant solutions that are tailored to your individual needs. Our services include:
- Single tooth replacements
- Full arch replacements
- Implant-supported bridges
- Bone grafting and sinus lifts, when necessary
Benefits of Dental Implants
Durability: Implants are a long-term solution, designed to last many years with proper care.
Aesthetics: We customise each implant to perfectly match the colour and shape of your natural teeth.
Functionality: Regain the ability to chew and speak without the inconveniences associated with traditional dentures.
Jawbone Preservation: Implants help prevent bone loss, preserving your facial structure and preventing further dental issues.
Holistic Health: Our approach takes your overall well-being into account, focusing on minimally invasive treatments that promote long-term health.
Our Implant Process
Free Implant Consultation: our implant journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation where we discuss your needs, health history, and treatment options. During this free consultation, we’ll go over the implant process, your options, implant costs, and answer any questions you may have.
Precise Imaging and Planning with Surgical Guide: Using advanced 3D imaging technology (CBCT), we create a detailed virtual model of your mouth, allowing us to plan the implant placement with unparalleled precision. Our use of guided implant surgery ensures that each implant is placed with exact accuracy, using a computer-generated surgical guide based on your simulation data. This not only improves the outcome but also enhances your comfort throughout the procedure.
Surgical Placement: Once your implant is precisely planned, we move on to the surgical placement phase. Utilising the surgical guide, we position the implant with pinpoint accuracy, minimising discomfort and ensuring the best possible results. This procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, and our team is dedicated to making sure you feel at ease every step of the way
Healing and Restoration: After the implant has successfully integrated (3-4 months after surgery) with your jawbone, we will craft and attach your final restoration—whether it’s a crown, bridge, or denture. This final step completes the process, giving you a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing result.
Types of Implant Materials
Choosing the right implant material is an important decision, and at Mentone Family Dentist, we offer options that cater to different needs. Here are some of the key differences between Zirconia and Titanium implants.
Zirconia Implants
Crafted from high-quality ceramic, Zirconia implants are a metal-free option that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Benefits of Zirconia Implants:
- Metal-Free: Ideal for those with metal sensitivities or allergies.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The white colour of Zirconia ensures the implant remains discreet under your crown.
- Durability: Strong and resilient, Zirconia is well-suited for daily wear.
- Biocompatibility: Zirconia is friendly to body tissues, reducing plaque accumulation and supporting long-term health.
Titanium Implants
Titanium implants are the industry standard, known for their strength and ability to fuse with the jawbone effectively.
Benefits of Titanium Dental Implants
- Longevity: Titanium implants offer unmatched durability and longevity.
- Resistance: Highly resistant to chipping, fractures, and external forces.
- Biocompatibility: Titanium is well-tolerated by the body and promotes healthy bone integration.
During your consultation, we’ll discuss which material is best suited for your unique needs.
Explore Your Treatment Options
We understand that choosing the right treatment for missing teeth is a significant decision. To explore all available options and understand what might be best for you, visit the FDI’s resource on treatment options for missing teeth here.
Want to Learn More About Dental Implant Solutions?
Interested in learning more about dental implants, including costs, procedures, and whether this is the right treatment for you? Book a free implant consultation today.
Call us on 03 9583 4181 or schedule your free consultation appointment online.
