Dental Implants Fairfield
Dental implants are a permanent fixed tooth replacement option. It consists of a titanium post to replace the natural root of the tooth, then an artificial crown is custom fabricated in a lab, and then attached to the titanium screw, to replicate a natural tooth.
Need an implant near Fairfield QLD? Our expert dentists use modern techniques to replace a tooth with a great-looking, permanent dental implant.
Complimentary Implant Consult
,*No out of pocket expense. Limited time only.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a great option for the replacement for your missing tooth. It usually consists of 3 parts.
1. The “fixture” or titanium screw integrates into the jaw bone and acts as the root of a tooth.
2. The “abutment” is the center component, attaching the fixture and crown.
3. The “crown” sits on the abutment and imitates a natural looking tooth.
Our Fairfield dental practice uses only the best quality materials to ensure exceptional results. Our implants are made from an inert titanium that is biocompatible with the living tissue inside your mouth. The implant integrates well into the jaw bone to the point where blood vessels form around it, creating a stable foundation that the body does not consider a foreign object.
What Are The Benefits Of
Dental Implants?
A dental implant replicates a tooth, multiple teeth or all the teeth missing from your smile. It restores function, aesthetics, and a balanced bite. A missing tooth can cause more than just a gap in the bite. It can cause other issues, including:
- The movement of surrounding teeth – this can cause bite changes and crooked teeth.
- Destruction of bone tissue - when the underlying bone is not stimulated it will start to resorb.
- Increased force on surrounding teeth – you are still biting with the same force but now have fewer teeth to distribute this force leading to higher chances of cracking adjacent teeth.
- Inflammation to the area – no teeth in that area means nothing to protect the underlying gums.
Implants can also be used under dentures to stabilize them so they do not keep falling out, become unbalanced or pinch the gums. Whether you are looking for implants to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all of your teeth—Dentists in Annerley provide a reliable, long-term, fixed solution in the Fairfield area.
Dental Implants Services in Fairfield
A single tooth replacement in our Fairfield clinic uses a single titanium dental implant to replace the missing tooth
First, the implant is surgically inserted at the site of the missing tooth. The dental implant will then undergo osteointegration, or fusion of bone to implant. Over time the implant will effectively fuse with the jawbone as it heals.
This forms a strong and durable foundation in which a crown will be seated. An abutment is then placed on top of the metal fixture and this is the middle component which allows for the crown to connect to the implant.
Step 1: Free consult - 15 mins
At this appointment, we will talk about your treatment goals and the processes and approximate costs involved, do a limited clinical exam and may take some radiographs and photographs. If you seem to be a suitable candidate we will refer you to get a 3D CBCT radiograph.
If you have any existing radiographs, please bring them with you.
Health fund codes: 013, 037 (Rebate only)
Step 2: Complimentary follow up: Records and planning appointment - 15 mins.
At this step your 3D CBCT radiograph would have already been viewed and the results will be shared with you. We then take some further records and can give you a timeline and more accurate pricing. We then schedule your surgical date. You will have a fully itemised treatment plan from our Fairfield dentists by this appointment.
A deposit is taken to book in the surgery.
Health fund codes: 071x2, 072, 073 (Rebate only)
Step 3: Implant surgery - 45-90 mins
This appointment is unique to each case and can usually take between 45-90 mins.
Health fund codes: 684, 022 x3
Step 4: Abutment - 30-45 mins
Approximately 2-4 months after implant placement, a healing abutment is placed. This is the object which sits on the implant and allows the tissue to form around it.
Health fund codes: 661, 691, 022
Step 5: Impressions stage 30-45 mins
Impressions are taken and sent to an Australian laboratory to custom fabricate the crown.
Health fund codes: 672, 022
Step 6: Final appointment 30-45 mins
The crown is received from the lab and inserted. You are all done!
Health fund codes: 022
From surgery to final insertion, the process can take approximately 4-6 months. Our friendly Fairfield dentists will be there to help you every step of the way.
If you require a temporary restoration in the meantime there are many options available and this will be discussed with you in your first two appointments.
A well-placed dental implant should last for a very long time, and studies indicate that the 10-year survival rate is 90%, which means that some still fail. To minimise the chances of failure, it is crucial to maintain excellent oral hygiene and attend regular dental check up and hygiene appointments.
Single tooth implants start at $4,990
If you're looking for an affordable option to replace multiple missing teeth in Fairfield, an implant bridge might be right for you.
An implant bridge is where two implants are used to replace multiple missing teeth. First, the titanium implants are surgically inserted at the site of the missing tooth. The dental implants will then undergo osteointegration (fusion of bone to implant). Over time the implant will effectively fuse with the jawbone as it heals. This forms a solid and durable foundation for the bridge to be seated. An abutment is then placed on top of the metal fixtures, this is the middle component which allows for the bridge to connect to the implants.
Step 1: Free consult - 15 mins
We will talk about your treatment goals, the processes, and approximate costs at this appointment. We will do a limited clinical exam and may take some radiographs and photographs. If you seem to be a suitable candidate, we will refer you to get a 3D CBCT radiograph.
If you have any existing radiographs, please bring them with you.
Health fund codes: 013, 037 (Rebate only)
Step 2: Complimentary follow up: Records and planning appointment - 15 mins
At this stage, your 3D CBCT radiograph will have already been viewed and your dentist will share the results with you. We then take further records and give you a timeline and more accurate pricing. We then schedule in your surgical date. You will have a fully itemised treatment plan by this appointment
A deposit is taken to book in the surgery.
Health fund codes: 071x2, 072, 073 (Rebate only)
Step 3: Implant surgery - 60-120 mins
This appointment is unique to each case and can usually take between 60-120 mins.
Health fund codes: 684 x2, 022 x3
Step 4: Abutment - 30-45 mins
Approximately 2-4 months after implant placement, an abutment is placed. This object sits on the implant and allows the tissue to form around it.
Health fund codes: 661 x2, 691, 022
Step 5: Impressions stage - 30-45 mins
Impressions are taken and sent to an Australian laboratory to custom fabricate the crown.
Health fund codes: 672 x2, 022
Step 6: Final appointment - 30 mins
The bridge is received from the lab and is inserted. You are all done!
Health fund codes: 022
From surgery to final insertion can take approximately 4-6 months. If you require a temporary restoration in the meantime, there are many options available. These options will be discussed with you in your first two appointments.
A well placed dental implant should last for a very long time, and studies indicate that the 10 year survival rate is 90%, which does mean that some still do fail. To minimise the chances of failure it is crucial to maintain excellent oral hygiene and attend regular dental check up and hygiene appointments.
See us in Fairfield to further discuss your options.
Implant bridges start at $11,400
Visit our Fairfield dentists to discuss an All-on-4, All-on-6 or All-on-X dental treatment.
A full arch replacement, also known as All-on-4 or All-on-X is a procedure where all the teeth are replaced using 4-6 implants and a permanent denture. This is usually one of the most life-changing procedures we offer. It restores a fully functional and aesthetic smile.
This modern dental technique is carried out by placing 4-6 implants into the jaw bone, which acts as the foundation of a full arch prosthesis. The prosthesis is the object which sits on top of the implants and replicates the natural teeth.
Benefits of All-on-4:
✓ Fixed solution to replace all missing teeth
✓ Only removable by the Dentist - Looks and feels like you have your natural teeth back
✓ Ability to eat foods that you couldn't with your previous denture or lack of teeth
✓ Significantly reduced cost as compared to placing an implant for every missing tooth
✓ Easier to clean
✓ Potential for immediate teeth
As this procedure dramatically varies from patient to patient, a complimentary consult at our Fairfield clinic is essential.
Prices from $20,000 per arch
Implant supported dentures (also known as over-dentures) are a middle ground between dentures and all-on-4. This is where a denture has extra retention by sitting on 2 (or more) implants.
A cost effective and removable option, implant supported dentures give you added stability to eat and laugh freely without the fear of the denture falling out.
We can either convert your current denture or make you a new one at our Fairfield dental clinic.
Advantages of Overdentures:
✓ Stabilises the denture
✓ It is removable and easily cleansable
✓ Allows you to comfortably eat with your dentures, even with food that you could not have eaten before
✓ The ability to speak and laugh without the fear of the dentures falling out
✓ More affordable than a full arch of implants.
This procedure dramatically varies from patient to patient, so a consult is essential to provide more information.
Prices for an over-denture with two implants and conversion of the existing denture start at $6,665
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What Is A Bone Graft/Soft Tissue Graft?
Sometimes there is not enough bone or tissue in the site we want to place the implant. If this is the case, we may need to do a graft. Our expert team in Fairfield can assess your circumstances and devise a suitable treatment plan.
A graft is simply a material we use to compensate for the missing bone or soft tissue in your mouth. It provides the foundation needed to place the implant.
We may use external material or harvest material from another area of the mouth. This is a case-by-case scenario, and if this is required, it will be discussed with you in the first couple of visits to our Fairfield dental clinic.
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