Dental Implants

Restore your smile and confidence with dental implants

When you lose a tooth or have one removed, you may be left with an awkward gap. While this is cosmetically unpleasant, there are also long term dental concerns with having large gaps in the teeth. Dental implants can provide the perfect solution.

At Charlestown Dental Centre in Newcastle NSW, our implants are made of a biocompatible titanium fixture which will support the fully synthetic, natural looking tooth.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants mimic the operation and appearance of a natural tooth, serving as a successful tooth replacement treatment. They are made up of frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone, beneath the gums. A dentist can then mount a replacement tooth on top and shape it to perfectly blend with the rest of the teeth in the mouth. 

Dental implants consist of three parts:

  • Screw: Positioned inside the jaw bone to serve as a replacement root.
  • Abutment: Connects the screw with the crown.
  • Crown: Positioned on top of the abutment to act as a natural tooth.

Why dental implants?

Dental Implants bring many functional and aesthetic benefits.

  • Natural looking: Dental implants are designed to suit the shape and shade of your natural teeth, so your smile stays beautiful!
  • Durable: Dental implants fuse to the jawbone permanently. With proper oral hygiene, they can last many years if not a lifetime.
  • Comfortable: Dental implants remove any pain or embarrassment associated with dentures and their removal. 
  • Convenient: Dental implants do not need to be removed when brushing your teeth, which is one less thing to worry about.
  • Healthy: When you have missing teeth, 10% of your chewing ability is lost and puts greater stress on remaining teeth. As these teeth are not affected by the dental implant procedure, you can boost your long-term oral health.

3 stages of the dental implant process

The full dental implant process can take three to nine months depending on a number of factors, including implant placement, patient age and aesthetics required.

Implant positioning

To begin, we will place the dental implant in your jaw. More specifically, a titanium screw is inserted into the bone while you are under a local anaesthetic. This implant is then left to fuse with the bone over several months.

Abutment placement

At the next stage, the abutment is connected to the screw to secure the dental implant. We will then take moulds of your mouth to make the crown.

Crown fitting

During the final stage, crowns and veneers are fitted to the dental implant to finalise the restoration process and replace the gap from your missing tooth.

Recovery from dental implants

In most cases, recovery from dental implants takes approximately one week, with patients experiencing moderate swelling, bruising and pain after the procedure. 

Book an appointment today

Interested in getting dental implants in Newcastle, NSW? As Charlestown Dental Centre is dedicated to the health of your teeth and the look of your smile, we must firmly recommend that you get any gaps in your mouth seen to straight away. Failure to do so can result in dispersion of the teeth which can later require expensive treatments to repair.

If you have any further questions regarding dental implants, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Charlestown Dental Centre. We also offer other Restorative Dental services:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can everyone get dental implants?

Dental implants are not recommended for everyone. To determine your eligibility for this procedure, your dentist will consider the following factors: 

  • Strong bones: Dental implants must fuse with the jawbone to support the tooth, so sufficient bone density is a key requirement for success. Otherwise, bone grafts may be considered.
  • Healthy gums: To receive dental implants, you must also have healthy gums to support the implant structure. It is a long term commitment to keeping these structures healthy.
  • Meticulous oral hygiene: The longevity and success of dental implants depends on oral hygiene and regular dental visits in order to maintain their health. Some great practices for maintaining oral health and hygiene with dental implants include: practising good oral hygiene, quitting smoking, and regular checkups with your dentist.

How long do dental implants last?

When you undergo this procedure with a highly experienced dental practice and stick to healthy hygiene and lifestyle habits, your dental implants can last 25 years to a lifetime.

Make an appointment with Charlestown Dental Centre today!