Missing a tooth (or teeth) for a prolonged period, can cause distress. Not only could it potentially ruin your smile, but it can negatively impact how you eat and (or) speak. In turn, it can reduce your confidence and make you less likely to smile or talk for prolonged periods of time in front of…
The question of whether implants can be done in one day has been asked many times. Traditional implants can take several months to fully complete and require multiple trips to be completed. This includes the initial extraction of the tooth and a subsequent wait of two to four months for the socket to fully heal.…
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars which typically erupt around the end of skeletal growth, this is usually between the ages of 16 to 18. They may not exist in a complete set of 4, and in some scenarios the entire set of wisdom teeth is missing all together. In many ways they…
Teeth implants are a common treatment used for replacing teeth, aiding in the correction of missing and damaged teeth. They require a titanium root which is used to reproduce the root section of the former natural tooth. The natural tooth itself is then replaced with a dental crown on top. They sound sturdy, don’t they?…
Dental implants have become one of the preferred methods of replacing missing teeth. However, conventional dental implants are not for everyone and mini implants offer an alternative option. They are the same as conventional implants but as the name suggests, are much smaller, 2.9mm in diameter or less (to be precise!). Where as conventional dental implants can range from 3.5mm…
Since the mid 1960’s dental implants have become the most favourable way to restore gaps in the mouth. Implants can be used to restore a range of missing teeth – everything from a single tooth to a full arch. A dental implant is essentially a titanium screw like structure that is known to be compatible…
When was the last time you smiled with confidence? If you are missing teeth, you may not even be able to answer the question. Tooth loss affects so many aspects of a person’s life – the ability to speak easily, smile confidently, and eat comfortably. Fortunately, there is a solution – dental implants. A dental implant is…
One of the most common questions we get asked is “are dental implants painful?”. During the procedure you will feel only pressure, not pain because you will be numbed up with local anaesthetic or in some cases, sedated. Following the procedure, you may feel some discomfort for a short time while your mouth heals depending…
Myth 1: Implants often fail and are too risky. Dental implants successfully integrate with the bone in more than 90% of the cases. 96% success rates are not uncommon. In those few cases, where an implant becomes loose, your oral surgeon will remove the implant and place a new one to achieve better integration with…
In recent years, the advancement of science has brought about truly dramatic changes in every aspect of our lives. Technology has improved the quality, comfort and style of everything in our lives starting with cars, computers, televisions, phones, medicine and products for skin enhancement. In accordance with this, it is only logical that the field…
