Single Dental Implants in Miranda

Titanium rods can have different lengths and diameters. There is always an ideal size and diameter to be used for a missing tooth. This depends on the location of the missing tooth and also the amount of load and pressure the implant is expected to receive at the end (after crown placement).

Three factors will determine whether you will need a bone graft or not.

Placement of an implant in an incorrect position can compromise the longevity of the implant. Also, the use of an inappropriate size and diameter of an implant can potentially lead to overloading. An overloaded dental implant is subject to mechanical (fracture) and/or biological complications, over time.

Therefore, depending on the correct position of the implant and the correct diameter of the implant and the amount of available bone in your jaw, your specialist will decide if a bone graft is necessary for you or not. If the amount of required bone graft is going to be of a large volume, the graft is done first and the implant is placed 6 to 12 months later.

Whether you will need a gum graft would depend on the quality and quantity of the gum at the site of the missing tooth.
Usually, a thin gum around an implant is susceptible to more bacterial attack.
Also, a thin gum would tend to recede down over time.
It is sometime wise to do a gum graft (before or after implant placement) to prevent recession of the gum.
This is especially important around front teeth.

The decision on bone or gum grafting will be assessed at the initial stage of your examination and will be discussed with you.

Technology and research has advanced the field of implant dentistry within the last two decades.
These days, when performed properly, a dental implant is considered a reliable option for missing teeth.
However, there are other tooth replacement options available.
This should be one of the first points discussed with your clinician so that you can make an informed decision.

A Periodontist is a dental specialist, trained in Implant surgery and gum disease for at least an extra three academic years, under the Australian Dental Board.
However, the Australian Dental Board does not limit dentists from performing and providing implant surgeries for their patients. The same rule is generally applied overseas.
Hence, the level of academic and clinical training varies between dental clinicians. There are numerous general dentists in Sydney with excellent track records in implant dentistry.
If you are considering finding a surgeon who can perform implant surgery for you, it seems necessary to know the level of their relevant qualifications, experience and specialist training.

Worldwide research data reports over 90% long-term success rates for dental implants.
However, despite the general public perception, dental implants are high maintenance tools.
This means they are the same as your natural teeth, in order to avoid complications, dental implants should be looked after and monitored on a regular basis by yourself and your clinician.

First, these are the facts you should know:

Knowing these facts, then you have to consider: