Dental implants act as artificial tooth roots. Because the dental implant is placed into the jaw bone, it will help stimulate the bone just as a natural tooth root does, which then keeps the jaw bone intact and prevents it from deteriorating over time. Not only will this provide a strong foundation for biting and chewing, but the dental implants will also allow for the replacement of the entire missing tooth, which was never before possible. Thanks to years of progress and improved techniques, dental implants will look, feel and function like natural teeth when done properly. Implants avoid many of the undesirable effects of bridges and dentures and are the standard of care to replace missing teeth with many decades of documented clinical use.

At your initial consultation Drs Goldman, Bloom or Lim will assess your suitability for implant placement, inform you about the process, discuss costs, health insurance item numbers and arrange for scans.

Placing the implant is a routine procedure performed under local anesthetic, although it can be done using happy gas or sedation upon request. Pain relief is also provided following the procedure.

After a period of healing the permanent tooth inserted into the implant, so it can look and function like a natural tooth.

When considering surgical procedures such as dental implants, it is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified clinician. Drs Goldman, Bloom and Lim are registered specialists in Australia and are happy to provide second opinions for both simple and complex cases.