There are few things more beautiful than a genuine smile. However many times we don’t feel that confident about our smiles. Many of us may have taken our teeth for granted, putting off oral hygiene and letting disease or trauma take its toll on our lovely smile.
Losing a tooth may be one of the hardest things to get over. It is true that absence makes our heart grow fonder and people with missing teeth realise this can be a very real scenario. If you’ve recently lost some or all of your teeth, you may have lost hope in being able to have a full perfect smile.
Good news! Here in Melbourne you will be happy to know that your dental wishes have finally been answered. At Hampstead Dental, you are offered a wide array of tooth replacement options that help you give back your beautiful smile.
We offer many top-tier options to replace your missing teeth, such as:
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are the most reliable and best long term solution of tooth replacement which has been growing rapidly in popularity. Not only do dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, but they also behave like one. Dental implants provide a permanent solution to tooth loss and can be used in diverse techniques to conserve maximum bone structure.
Replacing missing teeth with the help of dental implants is a more lengthy process as there could be a few months from beginning to end. It begins with the replacement of your tooth’s root with an metal implant that acts as an anchor for the artificial tooth placed on top. After we wait for the implant to securely fuse to the bone, you’ll receive a custom made tooth which is securely attached to the implant.
Benefits of dental implants:
- They are the most effective way to achieve a healthy smile
- They provide a natural look and feel
- They do not disrupt the neighbouring teeth
- They are a permanent solution for tooth loss lasting almost a lifetime
- They have a high success rate, up to 98%
DENTAL BRIDGES
A tooth-supported dental bridge makes use of teeth on either side of the missing tooth to support the placement of a fixed bridge. It consists of two dental crowns, normally fitted onto the adjacent teeth next to the space made by the missing teeth. These crowns behave as the abutments or pillars of the bridge and the fake replacement tooth is in-between them closing the gap.
This type of restoration is permanently cemented in place. They can be fabricated using a number of different materials such as gold, precious metal alloys, porcelain, or even metal-fused-to-porcelain for the added benefit of aesthetics with strength.
Benefits of dental bridges:
- They offer a realistic look and feel
- There is no surgery required and the process is minimally invasive
- It is an economical option as compared to dental implants
- They can replace multiple teeth
DENTAL CROWNS
A dental crown is a custom-made hollow “cap” or helmet that is placed on a prepared tooth in order to restore its structure. Since the crown is made to cover the entire visible portion of the tooth that lies at and above the gum line, it helps strengthen a damaged tooth while also improving its quality.
The crown is fabricated to alter the shape, alignment, and appearance of a defective tooth and is a permanent restorative solution. It can be made of materials similar to that of dental bridges.
Benefits of dental crowns:
- They make the false teeth look as natural as real teeth
- There is no surgery required and the process is minimally invasive
- It is an economical option as compared to dental implants
DENTURES
Removable dentures are commonly used tooth replacement tools that are affordable, easy to maintain, and comparatively quicker than other techniques. Dentures are removable and they help replicate the feel of natural teeth by recreating both the soft and hard oral components. A base plate acts as the soft tissue or gum, and the false tooth as the replacement tooth.
Dentures are brilliant options for missing teeth that have occurred due to uncontrollable gum disease or dental trauma. They come in two main types: partial dentures for a few missing teeth, and complete dentures for fully edentulous individuals.
Benefits of dentures:
- If any more teeth are lost, additional teeth can be easily added directly to your partial denture
- They are one of the cheapest options for tooth replacement
- They are easy to repair and replace if needed
Teeth replacement helps you overcome your everyday obstacles and helps you get back to talking, eating, chewing, and even smiling. Don’t let missing teeth hold you back. Smile freely with these tooth replacement options brought to you by Hampstead Dental, the leading restorative dental clinic in Melbourne!
