Implant Dentistry
At Cook Parade Dental Surgery we use the top international products such as Straumann®, Osstem and Neodent Implants to ensure implant has the highest success, and the best aesthetics.
Single Tooth Implantation
Single tooth implants can be used in people who are missing one or more teeth. An implant is surgically placed in an opening that is made by your dentist in the jaw bone. After the implant integrates (attaches) to your bone, it acts as a new root for the crown that will be replacing your missing tooth. A crown (cap), which is made to look like a natural tooth, is attached to the implant and fills the space left in the mouth by the missing tooth.
Multiple Teeth Implantation
When multiple teeth are missing or failing, treatment options may include:
- A removable partial denture
- A multiple tooth supported fixed bridge
- An implant-supported bridge
Removable Partial Denture
It utilises clasps that grab onto adjacent, healthy teeth to hold the denture in place. The clasps, which are designed to fit snuggly onto the healthy teeth, put pressure on the underlying gums and natural teeth they hook onto.
A Multiple Tooth-Supported Fixed Bridge
It is a conventional tooth replacement option and has all the complications, compromises and risks of a single tooth bridge, only to a much greater degree. Problems of decay, root canal infections, periodontal bone loss and bone atrophy can be worse simply because there are more teeth involved. Unfortunately, larger bridges fail faster than single tooth bridges
