Tooth Replacement Dentist in Mickleham

Implants

Dental Implants are considered the preferred option to replace a missing tooth. After the tooth is removed, a titanium screw is placed into the socket to help secure the dental implant. After a period of generally 3 months, the dentist will examine you to verify that your body has accepted the implant and that it has bonded with your bone. After the implant has fully positioned, the final crown will be placed.

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Advantages:

  • High success rate
  • Fixed securely in place
  • Does not affect neighbouring teeth
  • Closely replicates the look and feel of natural teeth

Disadvantages:

  • Higher cost
  • Requires a longer treatment period
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Bridges

Depending on the type of need and condition of surrounding teeth, there are several types of dental bridge that can be provided to replace missing teeth.

Maryland Bridge

This solution is used when a tooth is missing, with the use of a thin porcelain wing and a custom-made porcelain tooth. The wing is bonded to the back of adjacent teeth offering a conservative solution.

Advantages:

  • Requires minimal preparation of adjacent teeth
  • Fixed in place and does not need remova
  • More affordable than many alternatives
  • Can usually be completed within a couple of weeks

Disadvantages:

  • Some tooth preparation is still required
  • Not suitable for areas exposed to heavy biting forces
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Fixed Bridge

This approach involves shaping the teeth adjacent to the gap to accept crowns and inserting an artificial tooth in between the teeth.

Advantages:

  • Suitable for replacing one or more missing teeth
  • Quicker to complete compared to implants
  • Can provide added strength to neighbouring teeth when crowns are needed

Disadvantages:

  • Requires significant reshaping of adjacent teeth
  • Generally has a lower long-term success rate compared to implants
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Dentures

Dentures are individual removable devices that are made to replace missing teeth. They are customised to each person and will depend on the type and materials of the item. We provide partial dentures in various materials like valplast, acrylic and cobalt-chrome and full acrylic dentures at Quality Dental Care.

Dentures can be a good choice, but might require some time to get used to, and are not the preferred treatment for everyone.

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