Dental Implants

Is it time for your dental implant? You are not alone; many people by middle life will have lost a tooth through dental decay, gum disease or accidental injury. Don’t suppress your smile in embarrassment! You no longer need think in terms of loose dentures. Dental implant is an option for most people who have lost a tooth.

At Anaf Dentistry, Dr. Leon Anaf provides quality comprehensive dental care you can trust. A graduate of Adelaide University with more than 30 years experience Dr. Leon Anaf is a member of the ADA, a general dentist with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry including tooth whitening, crown and bridge and dental implants. This practice prides itself in pain-free dentistry.

Dr. Anaf will first provide a thorough check up, checking the condition of your teeth and gums and your medical history. A dental hygienist is also available on-site to advise on your oral care if needed. To ensure that you are a suitable candidate for a dental implant you will need assessment by X-ray to ensure that you have adequate bone for a dental implant.

The dental implant is inserted in the jaw bone and takes eight to ten weeks to integrate into the bone. Made of pure titanium, the dental implant usually integrates into bone without complications. Once secure the dental implant is covered by a specially fitted dental crown, which has been matched specifically to your other teeth. This provides the look and feel of a natural tooth and has no adverse effects on the adjacent teeth. In fact because you can exert normal pressure on your bite through the new dental implant, the jaw bone is better preserved.

So you have lost your teeth. All of them? If you are concerned about loose dentures, dental implants can still meet your needs. Given adequate jaw bones multiple individual dental implants may be your solution. If however you are not a suitable candidate, over dentures can be constructed over dental implants. Because these over dentures click into place over the dental implants they have greater stability, providing you with a secure and better bite and better preservation of the remaining jaw bones. The result is a good facial contour and a brighter smile.

For the ongoing care of your dental implants, Dr, Anaf will advise you on your oral hygiene and regular dental care.