Types of Implant-Retained Restorations
Based on your functional needs and the number of teeth that you’re missing, we may recommend the following:
- A single implant with a crown that fills in open spaces where a tooth has been extracted, instead of having to anchor a traditional bridge on the adjacent teeth.
- Two implants with a bridge to fill in larger gaps where multiple missing teeth are a concern.
- Multiple implants with a long bridge that spans the entire arch.
- Fewer implants with a supported denture that’s more comfortable to wear and less bulky than a conventional prosthesis.
Evaluation
Implants are only recommended in instances where there are good bone quality and a healthy oral environment to support them. For some people to be eligible for treatment, a bone graft may be needed to ensure there is adequate support. After having a CT scan taken, we can proceed with the specific recommendations surrounding the placement method and the number of implants required to make your case a success.
Treatment Process
Getting dental implants is a process that spans several weeks or a few months, due to the time necessary as your body responds and heals between treatments. For instance, we will want to ensure that the implant integrates with your bone and that the soft tissues are shaped appropriately before a permanent crown, bridge or denture is affixed to them. We can provide you with an estimated timeline during your initial evaluation.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Here at 7 Pearls Dental, we only use reputable implants, genuine components and Australian Laboratories for all restorations. As each and every patient has unique needs, a final quote can only be obtained after a full consultation and assessment of suitability.
Implants can vary in price and put up the offer of complimentary implant consult.
The Process of Dental Implant Restorations
Single Tooth Replacement
Where there is a single tooth missing, we would use a single dental implant to replace the missing tooth. For this procedure, the titanium dental implant undergoes the process of osseointegration whereby over a period of a few months, the implant will effectively fuse with your jawbone as it heals. This forms a strong and durable tooth root alternative which stimulates the jawbone and gum line to keep them alive and healthy. On top of the dental implant, an abutment is place which is then covered with a strong prosthetic tooth, such as a dental crown.
Step 1: Complimentary consultation (30min)
At this appointment, we will review your treatment goals and discuss the process involved in dental implant treatment, providing both the costs and the time estimates. If you have any previous X-rays or 3D-scans they would be helpful at this visit, otherwise they will be required at your next visit. If you know what you need and want, we can skip forward and go straight to Step 2.
Step 2: Implant records
appointment (30min)
If you are a suitable dental implant candidate, you will be scheduled for a record taking appointment which allows us to plan your treatment from start to finish. The most common records required is a Cone beam x-ray (3D Jaw scan), a scan/impression of your teeth and gums. Health fund rebate may apply for the following codes: 071×2, and 678.
Step 3: Final consult and treatment plan (15min-30min) – No charge or Health Fund Rebate Only
We then proceed to schedule a final consult where we will go through all of the most pertinent details and factors regarding your specific case and circumstance, and we may be able to present varying options and prices when more than one suitable option exists. By the end of the visit you will be presented a fully itemised treatment plan with all costs including time frames for the treatments proposed. When you are ready to proceed we will take a $500 deposit and order the necessary surgical equipment for your case.
Step 4: Implant surgery (60-120min)
This appointment is unique to each case and can range from 60-120min depending on the complexity of your case.
Step 5: Implant restoration (30-45min x2 visits)
Your Final restoration is usually delivered around 3-4 months after your initial surgery. If you require a temporary restoration until this time, many options exist and will discussed with you in your planning appointment.
Step 6: After care
A well placed and restored dental implant should provide years, and ideally decades of function. However, it is important to maintain excellent Oral Hygiene and have regular dental checkup and hygiene appointments, not just to monitor and maintain your dental implant, but your whole mouth. This way, were there to be any issues, we can pick them up early on and prevent them from becoming a more serious problem.
