In a perfect world, every one of your teeth would provide a lifetime of use and beautiful smiles. But in actuality, damaged teeth often become missing teeth, so often that statistics show the average adult has lost four teeth by their fiftieth birthday. That means teeth replacement is an issue most Australians will deal with at some point.
But because you need teeth so long as you plan to stay alive, when it comes to replacing them, your investment is best preserved if you choose a long-lasting replacement option. At Mount Waverley Smiles, we value our patients and understand each person has unique needs. So we always provide a complete exam, diagnostic imagery and detailed discussions of what we learn from the first two. So, we believe in offering only the best teeth replacement options in Mount Waverley, VIC.
Dental Implants Provide a Strong Foundation
Traditional teeth replacements like dental bridges and conventional dentures all share the same shortcoming; their anchors are less sturdy than natural teeth. Traditional complete dentures rest on your gums and may require adhesives to avoid slipping. Typical dental bridges rely on intact natural teeth to remain in place.
But our dental team can offer you numerous tooth replacements that use dental implants for security. Like your natural teeth, implants are placed directly into your jawbone, and during the healing process, your bone tissue grows around the implant, giving it unparalleled stability.
Implant-Supported Dentures and Bridges
While a single dental implant can replace one tooth, you can also replace multiple, if not all, teeth with implant-supported appliances. Again, Dr Rhee and Dr Huynh can assess your needs so that we may design the ideal replacement option.
For example, we can offer a complete denture that attaches to just four special implant posts. This economical appliance can snap in and out for cleaning as needed while still maintaining a tight fit during use. We also can anchor a dental bridge with one or more dental implants. This option helps preserve your intact teeth by not burdening them with extra work or attachments.
Tooth Replacement Options in Mount Waverley
While missing teeth may be inevitable for many, you don’t have to live without a securely anchored option to restore your smile. To learn more about dental implants and how they may work for you, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr Rhee & Dr Huynh today.
