Dental Implants

Thorough health and dental assessments must be carried prior to treatment to make sure that you are a good candidate for dental implants. While most people can have implants, exceptions include:

• Age: children, adolescents and young adults who are still growing
• Bone Loss: a patient who lacks sufficient jawbone may need additional procedures to rebuild the jawbone
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• Problems: such as gum disease and decay need to be treated prior to implant treatments
• Other Health Problems: such as uncontrolled diabetes, smoking, alcohol or drug abuse will increase the risk of implant failures

The process of fitting a new dental implant is typically done in two stages.

• First Stage: also known as the “surgical phase”, involves the insertion of the titanium implant screw into the jaw bone. There is no tooth visible yet, as the implant needs 3 months or more for proper integration with the bone. We work with dental specialists to plan and place the implant.
• Second Stage: also known as the “restorative phase”, involves the attachment of an artificial crown onto the implant screw, finally replacing your missing tooth. This is done at our dental practice.

At Lakes Boulevard Dental we have a highly experienced visiting specialist so we can provide our patients with top quality care, Dr Adrian. He is a qualified Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, click here to learn more about Dr Adrian.