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…
It is very important to treat your dentures like you would treat your natural teeth. You should keep them as clean as possible to keep your oral health in tip top condition and keep inflamed gums and bacterial/fungal infections at bay. Plus, proper cleaning will help maintain your dentures to keep them looking like new and improve the…
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…
