To receive implants, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. You must also commit to keeping these structures healthy. Meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits are critical to the long-term success of dental implants.
Implants are usually more expensive than other methods of tooth replacement, and most insurance typically cover less than 10 percent of the fees.
The Australian Dental Association considers two types of implants to be safe. They are:
- Endosteal implants — these are surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. Once the surrounding gum tissue has healed, a second surgery is needed to connect a post to the original implant. Finally, an artificial tooth (or teeth) is attached to the post-individually, or grouped on a bridge or denture.
- Subperiosteal implants — these consist of a metal frame that is fitted onto the jawbone just below the gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame becomes fixed to the jawbone. Posts, which are attached to the frame, protrude through the gums. As with endosteal implants, artificial teeth are then mounted to the posts.
Dr Sam Koh at Orion’s Dental in Lilydale also performs “flapless implant surgeries”. In this ground-breaking technique using the latest technologies, he does not raise a flap meaning no stitches and less post-operative bleeding/bruising/swelling/discomfort. This means a quicker recovery for you.
Areas We Serve
You can avail our serices in the suburb like
Lilydale,
Springvale,
Noblepark,
Clayton,
Dingley Village,
Mulgrave,
Keysborough,
Taylors Lakes,
Sydenham,
Keilor,
ST Albans,
Delahey,
Taylors Hill,
Chirnside Park,
Mooroolbark,
Coldstream,
Rye,
Arthurs Seat,
Fingal,
ST Andrews Beach.
