Auckland Dental Implants 101

1. Auckland Dental Auckland Dental Implants Implants – – 101 = === ==::== ::=== = 101 When it comes to thinking about implants, it’s important to know:  The basics of the dental procedure(s)  The cost  What it means for you as an implant patient In this article, we’ll give you the Auckland dental implants 101 basic course information on all three of the above important dental implant concerns so when you “graduate” after reading this article you can make the very best decisions for your own particular situation. Auckland Dental Implants Procedures Auckland Dental Implants Procedures Since we’re into basics here, we need to answer the question: What is an implant anyway? A complete implant with restoration consists of three parts: The implant, the abutment and the restoration. Implants are made of different metals and there are many brands available for the dentist to use.

2. 1. Think of a blunt wood screw. Implants are screwed into the bone of either the upper or lower jaw much the same way as a regular wood screw is screwed into wood. They can be likened to a real tooth root. 2. The abutment is the part of the implant complex that provides the top section of the implant on which the final restoration fits. 3. The final restoration is usually a crown or has special female fitting (gasket) for a full or partial denture. Extra Implant Procedures That May Be Neede Extra Implant Procedures That May Be Needed d Other procedures may have to be done prior to placing implants and their restorations. Some people do not have an adequate bone foundation or gum tissue type in a proposed implant area.

3. Deficient boney areas need to be increased in height and/or width by surgical means. Gum tissue may need to be improved in type. The dental term(s) for these procedures are “vertical/horizontal bone augmentation and soft tissue (gum) augmentation”. Implants also may be placed immediately at the time of the above augmentation surgeries or delayed depending on the specific case. After the implant “root” part is stabilized and healed, the abutments and restorations may be used right away (immediate loading) or later (delayed loading) depending on individual case factors. Cost Cost: : The following is a range of dental implant costs from the 25th percentile (low cost) to the 75thpercentile (high cost) taken from the New Zealand 2015 survey of dental fees. Dental Implant, single tooth Dental Implant, single tooth- - superstructure: superstructure: $1,500 - $2,000 Dental Implant (surgical component surgical component): $2,500 - $3,019 Bone and soft tissue augmentation procedure costs will depend on the complexity of the surgery and can range from the hundreds of dollars to the thousands. If you need these extra dental services, ask your dentist for an estimate. What You As What You As a a Patient Should Expect Patient Should Expect  Before any implant surgery, the dentist will take X-rays and impressions of your teeth and gums to plan for how and where the implants are best placed. A special guiding surgical template may also need to be made.  You and your dentist will discuss what type of anesthesia you might select.  During the surgical part, the dentist will uncover the bone in the implant area

4. and make guided drilling “holes” in the jaw. Implants will be screwed or placed in the “holes”. The gum tissue will be sewed back in place.  Most people experience minor pain symptoms after implant surgery. Your dentist will prescribe an appropriate pain medication and in some cases, will prescribe an antibiotic.  Depending on the complexity of the case, healing time can range from a few weeks to a few or more months.  After healing, the dentist will place the final restorations. These will be crowns bridges or dentures.  You will need to practice excellent dental hygiene and schedule regular dental checkups to keep your implants in tip-top shape. There won’t be any exam to pass this Auckland dental implants 101 short course, but if you are looking at affordable implants, we suggest you read the article at least two, three or even more times. And you might “cheat” a bit by visiting Stanmore Bay Dental Studiofor all the other answers you’ll need to get an A+ in consumer implantology. Stanmore Bay Dental Studio offers cheap implants of the highest quality and other low cost general and cosmetic services that will put your mouth and smile on the dean’s list. FIND US 651 Whangaparaoa Rd Stanmore Bay Whangaparaoa Auckland 0932 09 424 0651 hello@dentalstudio.nz OPENING TIMES Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30AM - 17:30PM 8:30AM - 19:30PM 8:30AM - 17:30PM 8:30AM - 17:30PM 8:30AM - 17:30PM 9:00AM - 13:00PM SUNDAY CLOSED