Single Tooth

Single Dental Implants

If you have a missing single tooth, a dental implant restores optimum appearance and function. Dental implants look, colour and shape are customized to each patient’s choice. They restore function, the ability to chew and your smile. Dental implants are one of the longest lasting, strongest treatments that is done in dentistry.

Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants. These are titanium-based implants placed into the jawbone while the patient is under usually Local or occasionally General Anaesthetic. After a period of healing in a process called Osseointegration, a custom porcelain crown is then secured to the dental implant. 

Implants require multiple visits to one of our Sunshine Coast and Brisbane dental practices.

Generally, most patients are good candidates for this treatment. An initial consultation will help your dentist find out what type of treatment is best for you, the specific stages of treatment that are needed to get the best result, and to screen for any factors that could affect treatment. These are all discussed with you for your choice. Like most treatment options, success depends on a healthy mouth environment, as well as other factors like good quality bone in the area.    

Sometimes, but not always, bone grafting is a necessary procedure around implants, especially if there has been significant bone loss since the tooth has been lost. This is a procedure usually conducted at the time of implant placement where bone filler material is added around the implant to encourage the body to produce more bone.

A 3D CT scan is used to identify the volume of bone in the affected area to determine whether this is necessary. This digital scan is also used to plan how the implant would be placed in relation to the bone and other teeth. Your dentist will use this on-screen tool to walk you through the process of how the process would be completed. Thanks to this technology the surgical implant placement has now become more predictable, safe and streamlined.  

While this only represents one option for replacing missing teeth, it has been proven statistically to be the longest-term option with a very high success rate.

An implant has the look, feel and functional ability of natural teeth. Please take a look at our smile gallery on our website to see for yourself. 

If you are interested in dental implants, to find out more and to arrange a free dental implant consultation, please contact any of our friendly Sunshine Coast and Brisbane dental practices in Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Bli Bli, North Lakes, Baringa, Sippy Downs, Tewantin, Murrumba Downs, Beerwah and Woolloongabba or book on-line.