Dental Implants In Newcastle For Missing Teeth
Replace a missing tooth with a fixed treatment option planned around your oral health, bone and surrounding teeth.
You can look forward to dental implants that:
- Lets you enjoy all your favourite foods again, even a steak, nuts, or an apple! Say goodbye to chewing problems. No more choosing only the soft foods.
- Fills out your face where missing teeth used to be, so you can look years younger without a facelift. Finally, you can restore your confidence and feel comfortable in almost any situation.
- Are permanent and will never come loose, painfully rub against your gums, or fly out of your mouth like dentures would.
- Takes much less time than “the old way” of implant surgery. Enjoy your new teeth faster, with fewer visits to the dentist!
Brite Smiles Dental provides dental implant assessments for patients from Georgetown and across Newcastle.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a fixed replacement option for a missing tooth.
The implant component is placed in the jawbone and supports a replacement tooth above it.
Dental implants may be used to replace one tooth or form part of a plan for several missing teeth.
Suitability depends on the available bone, gum health, general health and condition of the surrounding teeth.
What Are The Benefits Of Dental Implants?
Dental implants may suit adults who want a fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth.
Can replace a tooth without preparing nearby teeth
Unlike a traditional bridge, a single implant does not usually rely on the teeth beside the gap for support.
Can remain fixed in place
An implant-supported tooth is not removed for daily cleaning in the same way as a removable denture.
May support more comfortable chewing
Replacing a missing tooth can help restore contact in the affected area, depending on the implant position and treatment result.
May help maintain bone in the missing-tooth area
An implant can transfer pressure into the jawbone where a tooth is no longer present.
Can improve the appearance of a visible gap
The replacement tooth can be planned around the surrounding teeth, gums and smile.
May help you feel more comfortable speaking or smiling
Some patients may feel less conscious of a visible gap after replacing a missing tooth.
What Happens When You Get
A Dental Implant?
Consultation
Your treatment starts with a free implants consultation with the Brite Smiles Dental team.
When you first come into the clinic, our receptionist will welcome you in, make sure you’re comfortable and have you fill out a quick medical history form.
- You’ll then meet your dentist, Dr Kanika.
- Dr Kanika will take you back into the treatment room and listen to your needs.
Oral Health Evaluation
Dr Kanika will then conduct a thorough oral examination of your mouth to see where you stand.
The evaluation will also include digital scans and X-rays to see what’s underneath, and to make a proper diagnosis.
You’ll sit one-on-one with the dentist as she goes over everything she sees from the scans.
You’ll then be given a custom treatment plan. We’ll discuss all of your treatment options, so you’ll know what opportunities are available to you.
Your Options and Q&A
You’ll then meet Liv, our Treatment Coordinator.
Liv will detail your financing options to show you that implants are affordable and within your reach.
Finally, the team will answer any of your remaining questions.
The process takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Treatment Begins
From this point if you decide to go ahead, we will begin the treatment process.
Nothing begins until your suitability has been confirmed and you have chosen to continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a dental implant depends on the treatment stages, the condition of the site and whether additional procedures are required.
You will receive cost information after the area has been assessed and the proposed treatment plan is known.
Neither a dental implant nor a bridge is better for every patient.
A bridge replaces a missing tooth by using nearby teeth for support. A single implant replaces the missing tooth without usually preparing the teeth beside it.
The suitable option depends on the available bone, gum health, condition of the neighbouring teeth, general health and treatment goals.
Visit the Crowns And Bridges page to learn how dental bridges work.
Dental implant treatment may involve temporary discomfort, swelling or tenderness during recovery.
The treating provider will explain what to expect and how recovery is managed before treatment begins.
Dental implant treatment usually involves several stages with healing time between them.
The timeframe may be longer when bone grafting, tooth removal or other preparation is required.
Not everyone is suitable for a dental implant.
Suitability may depend on the amount of available bone, gum health, oral hygiene, bite, general health and ability to heal.
An in-person assessment and appropriate imaging are required before an implant can be recommended.
The lifespan of a dental implant varies between patients.
Longevity may depend on oral hygiene, gum health, bite, smoking, general health and regular maintenance.
The implant, connecting components and crown may not all require maintenance or replacement at the same time.
Leaving a gap does not cause the same problem for every patient.
Some gaps can be monitored, while others may affect function or future treatment options.
The dentist can explain the likely considerations for the position of your missing tooth without assuming replacement is always required.
A bone graft may be needed when there is not enough bone to support an implant in the planned position.
Not every implant patient needs one.
Implant cover, annual limits and waiting periods depend on your policy. Contact your health fund to confirm your available benefits.
Book A Free Implants Consultation
(Valued at $550)
Start with a free cosmetic consultation valued at $550. You'll get:
- One-on-one consult with our dentist to discover how we can achieve your unique smile goals ($250 value)
- 3D digital scan & OPG X-ray to identify any oral health concerns or underlying issues before you can start veneer treatment ($200 value)
- Custom treatment plan & quote to understand the next steps, costs involved and flexible payment options ($100 value)
Normally a $550 value, you’ll get to enjoy your Veneers Consult for free if you're the first 11 patient we see in the month.