Are you missing several teeth? Our dental team is here to restore your smile with our multiple tooth implant service!
Why Replace Missing Teeth?
Replacing missing teeth is crucial for various reasons. It restores your ability to eat and speak properly, enhances your appearance and self-confidence, and prevents issues like bone loss and teeth shifting. It also helps maintain oral health and prevents potential jaw problems.
Overall, replacing missing teeth is essential for functional, aesthetic, and long-term health reasons.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of biocompatible materials, often titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone. These implants provide a stable foundation for attaching replacement teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Over time, the implant fuses with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration, ensuring a strong and secure anchor for the replacement teeth.
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Bridging the Gap with Moorooka Dental Care
If you’re missing several teeth or need to replace a few adjacent teeth, our dedicated team is here to provide you with a comprehensive solution. Using advanced techniques and technology, we’ll strategically place dental implants to restore both the function and aesthetics of your smile. Our team will work closely with you to create a treatment plan that suits your needs and preferences.
Two Types of Multiple Tooth Implant Solutions
The loss of multiple teeth can greatly impact a person’s oral health, aesthetics, and confidence. Fortunately, advancements in dental technology have led to innovative solutions that effectively address this concern. Two popular options for replacing multiple missing teeth are implant-supported bridges and implant-supported dentures. These solutions offer patients the opportunity to regain their smiles, restore functionality, and enjoy an improved quality of life.
Implant-Supported Bridge
This option is used when a series of consecutive teeth are missing. Instead of placing an implant for every missing tooth, dental implants are strategically placed at the ends of the gap. These implants serve as support for a dental bridge, which consists of multiple artificial teeth (pontics) connected together. The bridge is anchored to the implants, creating a stable and functional replacement for the missing teeth.
Implant-Supported Dentures (All-on-4 or All-on-6)
This approach is suitable for individuals who have lost all or most of their teeth in an arch (either upper or lower jaw). A specific number of dental implants (usually four to six) are strategically placed in the jawbone. These implants serve as anchors for a full arch of artificial teeth. This type of implant-supported denture is sometimes referred to as “All-on-4” or “All-on-6,” depending on the number of implants used.
How Long Is the Recovery Time for Multiple Tooth Implants?
The recovery time for multiple tooth implants varies but generally involves a few days to a week of initial discomfort and swelling after surgery.
Osseointegration, the process of implants integrating with the jawbone, takes several months. After successful osseointegration, the abutments and prosthetic teeth are attached, potentially requiring a short adjustment period.
While you can resume daily activities soon after surgery, the complete recovery and implant integration usually span several months, guided by your dentist’s instructions.
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Where to find us
Moorooka Dental Care
Shop C, 132 Beaudesert Road,
Moorooka QLD 4105
Tel: (07) 3848 3193
Public Transport:
From the city to Moorooka Dental Care, you may hop on the buses with numbers 110/125/115 /124. If you are travelling from the south side, you may take the buses with the numbers 110/115/117/124/125.
Our practice is 1.9km from the Moorooka train station.
