Dental Implants

At Awesome Smiles Dental, our surgeons with their extensive implant surgery experience (over 2000 implants), and our famed caring attitude, provide the winning combination.

Think of dental implants as metal anchors, usually made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone to hold permanent teeth or dentures. Through a process called "osteointegration", the jawbone actually attaches itself to the implant over time, providing tremendous stability.

We use high quality Southern Implants, for which is one of the leading implant manufacturers in the world. All our implant crown are done locally in Australia with experienced and responsible laboratory.

If you face the loss of one or several teeth or are dissatisfied with dentures or other options available to you, you may find that implants are right for you. Age is not typically a major factor; successful implants have been performed on young people as well as the elderly. During your consultation, we'll help you decide.  In general, we look for the following characteristics:

•   general good health

•   healthy gums

•   sufficient underlying jawbone to support the implants

•   a good attitude to ensure that you follow through with vital oral hygiene habits. 

We complete a medical and dental history and a thorough oral examination including x-rays.   

 During surgery, each implant is placed within the jawbone to serve as an anchor for the post that will eventually support the replacement tooth. Generally three to six months or more is then allowed for the bone tissue to grow around the implants and hold them securely in place. Immediately after surgery, we will give you specific post-surgical instructions to assure the best possible healing.  We may prescribe pain medication and, in some cases, antibiotics to help the healing process and alleviate any discomfort. At this time, you may be fitted with temporary dentures or natural looking teeth to help you function as normally as possible.  You will also need to limit your diet to soft foods and follow important oral hygiene instructions. Follow up care is important during this time.