Dental Implants in Darwin

Living with broken, missing or worn teeth can be challenging. We know firsthand the pain and difficulty it can cause and have helped many people just like you move towards a healthier smile with quality dental implants in Darwin.

If you have a tooth causing pain or concern, multiple missing teeth, or a single lost tooth, seek help. We have the ability to relieve pain and address numerous dental conditions. There are many options available today to help restore teeth to a healthier state. And for many people, dental implants are becoming the ideal solution, and Casuarina Square Dental Care is here to help.

Are you looking for more information, or are you ready to arrange a dental implant consultation? If so, reach out to a member of our helpful staff today to get started.

In the meantime, you can read through the detailed information below to learn more about our approach to dental implant technology.

A dental implant is a long-lasting and durable option for replacing one or more missing teeth. Some patients may not be able to have dental implants due to bone loss or other factors. To be successful, implants should be placed once growth has ceased. This is typically around the age of 18 for females and 21 for males.

The dental implant itself is a small replacement tooth root made from strong titanium, capped with a dental crown or prosthetic following healing.

Our philosophy is to provide all our patients with a complete range of options. We want to make sure everyone can make the best choices for their dental health. We know every person’s dental health is unique, and each person has different needs.

For many people, dental implants are an excellent solution to restore optimum oral health. Implants can also be used to support a dental prosthetic, such as a bridge or denture, as well. In fact, they are our favourite solution to restore multiple missing teeth.

Dental implants necessitate extra testing to determine if they will suit your needs. For this reason, an examination including x-rays and a CBCT, or 3-dimensional scan of the area, will be required during your initial consultation. At this time, your Darwin dentist also talks to you about your smile goals and relies on your exam and films to determine whether dental implants will work for your smile. During this exam and throughout the implant process, we encourage your questions.

Many patients do not realise that missing teeth may impact confidence and overall health. Although there is no pain, having missing teeth means the jawbone has no root to support. It can begin to resorb, or dissolve, which changes the facial appearance, especially the profile, and reduces support for remaining teeth.

Healthy teeth will also begin to move into the spaces left by missing teeth. This can cause bite misalignment, putting the remaining teeth at an increased risk for fracture or wear. 

A full smile may also contribute to a healthier diet as it is easier to diversify and add crunchier foods to your personal menu.

A dentist places a titanium post directly into the jawbone during surgery, ensuring the treatment area is thoroughly numb beforehand. Titanium is biocompatible and will grow with your bone naturally over a healing period of 3 to 4 months. The post creates a firm foundation for a new tooth while the implant at finish replaces both the missing root and tooth.

Dental implants restore the ability to chew, smile and talk with confidence again. A dental implant also allows patients to brush and floss easily, making daily care convenient.

Single Dental Implants in Darwin

A single dental implant restores a single missing tooth. This is the ideal solution if you have only a few missing teeth in different areas of the mouth.

Implant-Supported Dentures and Bridges

An implant-supported restoration means your dentist relies on four to six implants to restore an entire arch of missing teeth. For a bridge, your dentist may rely on only one implant to fix your bridge to your jaw.

Day-to-day care for dental implants is achieved by brushing and flossing, exactly as for natural teeth, making home care simple and easy. You should also visit your dentist on schedule for dental checkups and teeth cleans.

With the right maintenance and regular dental visits, dental implants have the potential to last a lifetime.

Distinction

Dr Jean Cohen holds a Master Clinician in Implantology from Loma Linda, and he and his colleagues have been restoring smiles for more than two decades. When choosing to restore your smile with dental implants, we recommend doing your research and choosing a dental team with experience and distinction.

Travelling to distant locales for knock-off implants is strongly discouraged! Your implants are a lifetime investment in your smile and in your health, which is why trusting experts with proven skills and advanced technologies is so crucial. 

Nobel Biocare Dental Implants

We rely on the latest advancements in implantology, including the use of Nobel Biocare Implants, considered by many to be the best dental implants available today. Nobel Biocare have been innovators in the field of implantology since the 1960s!

CBCT

We also use 'digital volumetric tomography' (DVT), which allows us to provide precise placement of your dental implant.

The CBCT scan is a newer variety of x-ray examination. While the traditional x-ray produces a two-dimensional image, the CBCT allows for a three-dimensional image of your teeth, soft tissue, nerves and jaw. This gives your dentist a more accurate picture of your dental needs.

The cone-beam CT creates 3-D images of your mouth. CBCT cuts radiation exposure dramatically when compared to medical CT. Both forms are superior to the routine intraoral panoramic x-rays your dentist might take as they help with the following:

• Provide extremely accurate measurements of the shape and dimensions of the jaw and the sinuses, nasal cavity and nerve canal. This is invaluable for the precise placement of dental implants as well as measuring for oral appliances.
• Detect tumours and lesions in their earliest stages.
• Diagnose disorders of the airway that can be causing sleep disorders.
• Locate precisely where an infection is located in your tooth.

The CBCT scan is beneficial in situations such as root canal treatments, impacted teeth, dental implant planning and a wide variety of other procedures where precision is key. If a CBCT scan has been recommended for you, consider having a discussion with your dentist about how a scan could help your individual dental health and contribute to a more precise dental implant (or other) treatment and outcome.

If you have questions or concerns about a tooth or would like to know more about dental implants, we welcome you to call Casuarina Square Dental Care to arrange a consultation and learn more about dental implants or the other tooth replacement options we offer.

We restore smiles in all locations, including Palmerston, Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Virginia, Acacia, Adelaide River, Pine Creek and Katherine.