Dental Implants

When there are several missing teeth, dental implants may be used to offer support to a implant retained bridge. An implant retained bridge can replace up to 6 teeth in a row using just 2 supporting implants.

This solution is more affordable than placing an individual implant for each missing tooth, and once in position the bridge will look like a row of natural teeth. Unlike conventional dental bridges, an implant supported bridge does not require support from surrounding teeth, because the roots of lost teeth are replaced.

For patients who are edentulous and missing all of their teeth, an implant supported denture may be a viable solution as well, this procedure replaces all missing teeth by utilising a couple of implants to retain or support a denture.

Since dental implants are inserted directly into the jawbone, implant retained/supported dentures are a lot comfortable than regular dentures and almost immovable, making biting and chewing feel as natural as possible.

All On 4 dental implants offer a modern solution for individuals who have lost most or all of their teeth. This technique involves surgically placing four implants in the jaw, which act as anchors for a full arch of prosthetic teeth.

Unlike traditional implants, four implants are typically angled to enhance stability and make efficient use of the existing bone, often eliminating the need for bone grafting. This method is particularly beneficial for patients with significant bone loss who may not be candidates for conventional implants.

One of the most significant advantages of All On 4 dental implants is the possibility of immediate loading, allowing patients to receive a full set of temporary teeth on the same day as the surgery. This immediate functionality, combined with a high success rate and the potential for a lifelong tooth loss solution, makes All On 4 a popular choice. 

Pterygoid Dental Implants are the go-to choice for patients in need of comprehensive oral restoration who lack sufficient bone density in the upper jaw to support traditional implants.

Pterygoid Dental Implants represent an advanced option for complete oral rehabilitation in individuals who face the challenge of deficient bone volume in the upper jaw. These innovative implants derive their name from their unique placement in the pterygoid plate—a component of the sphenoid bone situated at the rear of the upper jaw. 

One of the challenges with the All On 4 dental implant prosthetics is the cantilever effect, where the prosthetic teeth extend beyond the last implant, creating a lever that can lead to stress and potential failure. Pterygoid implants offer a solution to this cantilever issue by providing additional anchorage in the pterygoid plate, allowing for extended support without the drawbacks of a cantilever.

Zygomatic implants are a type of dental implant specifically designed for patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw. Unlike traditional implants that are anchored into the jawbone, zygomatic implants are longer and are anchored into the zygoma, or cheekbone. This provides a stable and robust foundation for dental prosthetics, even in cases where the upper jawbone is insufficient to support conventional implants.

Zygomatic implants can often be placed without the need for bone grafting, making them a quicker and less invasive solution for patients with significant bone loss. This innovative approach allows for full-mouth rehabilitation, restoring function and aesthetics for individuals who might otherwise be unable to receive dental implants.

Subperiosteal dental implants are a type of implant that rests on top of the jawbone but beneath the gum tissue. Unlike traditional implants that are inserted into the bone, subperiosteal implants consist of a custom-made metal framework that is designed to fit perfectly over the bone. This framework has posts that protrude through the gum to support the dental prosthesis.

The introduction of subperiosteal implants marks a significant advancement in the field of implant dentistry, offering a solution that is less invasive than traditional methods yet equally robust. The innovative design and custom fabrication process encompass the most advanced technology to ensure a precise fit and optimal results.

Before proceeding with the dental implant surgery stage, some patients may require additional surgical procedures to be done such as a sinus lift and/or bone graft due to the lack of bone in the upper and/or lower jaw for the dental implants to be successful.

Boss loss in the jaw can occur for a number of reasons such as periodontitis, bone resorption due to missing teeth, misaligned teeth, tumours and cysts.

After undergoing a sinus lift and/or bone graft surgery, you’ll need to wait for 6 months for the soft tissue and bone to fully heal before proceeding with the placement of dental implants.

Once your dentist has ascertained that the sinus lift and bone grafts procedures had been successful, can the placement of dental implants begin.

An implant guide will be 3D printed based on x-ray images and intraoral scans taken prior to the dental implant surgery, to ensure a swift and successful procedure. The entire dental implant surgery procedure is done under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia (if multiple dental implants are placed in the same sitting).

During this surgery, the fixture portion of the dental implant will be placed in the upper and/or lower jaw bone and left to recover and allow for osseointegration to occur before the remainder of the implant is completed.

It is normal to experience inflammation or/and sensitivity after the surgical procedure and your dentist can recommend some pain-relieving medication. It is generally recommended that you eat soft foods while recuperating.

Before the final prosthesis (crown, bridge or denture) can be permanently cemented on the fixture, the dental implant fixture will need to osseointegrate with the jawbone. Bone cells in the jaw attach themselves directly on the titanium surface, permanently locking the dental implant fixture into the jawbone. The osseointegration process can take up to 6 months to complete.

The long-term success of any dental implant is highly reliant on osseointegration. As the failure to osseointegrate will result in a failure of the implant procedure.

After the dental implant fixture has successfully integrated with your jaw bone, a fully customised dental prosthesis will be made to meet your needs and requirements, such as an implant crown, implant-supported bridge, implant-retained denture or All-on-4 denture.

The dental prosthesis will be designed to blend naturally with your other teeth and fit perfectly inside your mouth.

While the permanent prosthesis is being manufactured in a dental lab, you’ll be fitted with a set of the temporary prosthesis (crown, bridge or denture) to use.

Once completed, the permanent prosthesis will be fixed onto your dental implants, giving you the finished product and a brand new smile to show the world.

After you’ve had your dental implants placed, you’ll need to come in for regular dental checkups, once every 6 – 8 months.

During the dental checkup, your dentist will access your overall oral health, the integrity of your dental implants and address any other potential oral health issues that you may have before they escalate into more serious oral health problems.

Regular dental checkups are essential for the long term success of your dental implants as a healthy set of teeth and gums will significantly prolong the lifespan of your dental implants.