Dental Implants

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is the only permanent replacement to your missing teeth. It is just like having your old tooth back. Lost a tooth? Visit us at Springs Family Dental and gift yourself a beautiful tooth that looks and functions just the same as the one you lost. A dental implant looks exactly like your natural teeth and functions the same. Looking to get a dental implant in Daylesford? Spring Family Dental is waiting for you.

A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed in the jaw at the site of the missing teeth. The material used for a dental implant is titanium because it is a bio-compatible material. A biocompatible material doesn’t cause any irritation to the gingiva. This screw acts as the root portion of the teeth. The screw then attaches itself to the alveolar bone by means of osseointegration. Once the screw is fully integrated into the jaw, the custom-made crown is placed on it. The crown looks exactly like a natural tooth crown.

What is the process for getting a dental implant?

To get a dental implant you will need a minor surgical procedure. The gingiva needs to be cut a bit to make place for insertion of the titanium screw. Then the implant is placed inside the bone. Then once it is attached to the bone, we place the crown over it.

Is getting a dental implant a painful procedure?

No, getting a dental implant is not a painful procedure because the whole process is done under local anaesthesia. We maintain a perfectly sterile environment in our clinic to prevent any kind of post operative complications. In general pain occurs due to the post operative infections in the operated site which is caused due to lack of sterilisation. 

At Springs Family Dental, you do not have to worry about it at all. Every treatment in our clinic is thus painless. Moreover our surgeons are highly skilled and we use all the latest equipment which makes the treatments more effective and painless.

Is a dental implant a better alternative to the other tooth replacement options? If so, then how?

Yes, a dental implant is definitely a better alternative to any other tooth replacement modalities. A dental implant is the only permanent replacement for your missing teeth that looks exactly like a natural tooth and functions the same, thus making it a far better alternative to any other tooth replacement options available. It is just like your natural teeth. You can eat with it and take care of it by regular brushing just like your other natural teeth. You do not have to take any extra care for its maintenance.

Is a dental implant a safe and successful treatment modality?

Dental implant is a very safe treatment. nevertheless, precaution should always be taken while dealing with patients with some underlying medical conditions. Precaution is always better than cure. So, it is always better to avoid any kind of surgical treatment, no matter how minor, in patients with any sort of systemic disorders.

It is a very successful treatment. Once you get adjusted to it, you will no more miss your original tooth.

Not just dental implants, Springs family Dental is a one stop solution for all your dental problems. If you have any further queries, do visit us at Springs Family Dental, one of the best dental clinics in Castlemaine.

Book an Appointment

Our team look forward to chatting with you.