Generally, you only get two chances to have nice teeth. The first set is free because you were born with them. The second set could be dental implant-supported restorations. Unfortunately, if you disregard your dental implants, your only option will be removable prosthetics (such as dentures).
When you decide that dental implants are worth the investment, our Magic Smiles Dental and Implant Centre team can help you determine if they are suitable. So, feel free to book your first dental implant consultation at one of our three convenient New South Wales locations. Here, we describe five “highs” you can expect with dental implants and how to start the dental implant process.
1. High Self-Confidence
Your smile might be the first thing that someone sees. Are you embarrassed by how your smile looks with visibly missing teeth, or don’t trust your loose teeth? If so, you might feel self-conscious about the way your smile looks. Furthermore, you might feel reluctant to live your life to the fullest since missing or loose teeth can pose a challenge for eating, speaking, and smiling.
If this all sounds too familiar, consider dental implants. Dental implants might restore your self-esteem because they closely mimic natural teeth in appearance, feel, and durability. Plus, the dental implant mechanism helps stimulate the jawbone, meaning that you shouldn’t have to worry about further jawbone loss or facial distortion if correctly implanted.
2. High Satisfaction
Many patients walk out of our office satisfied with their new smiles. Nonetheless, our responsibility is to set realistic expectations for dental implants and other restorative dentistry procedures. In a study published in the International Journal of Dentistry, researchers discovered that patients tend to have higher degrees of satisfaction when providers fully inform patients about dental implants and when patients have realistic expectations.
As responsible healthcare community members, it’s part of our job to virtuously inform patients of what to expect before, during, and after their treatment process. For this reason, our team takes the time to go over all the ins and outs of dental implants before you commit to treatment and are available to answer questions during any point of the process.
3. High Success Rate
Dental implants rarely fail, and success rates are 90-95%. Furthermore, factors that impact the survival rate include:
- Bone quality
- Age
- Length of implant
- Diameter of implant
- Region of the implant
4. Highly Biocompatible
Generally, dental implants are made of titanium and zirconium, but a porcelain prosthetic is placed on top. Titanium, zirconium, and porcelain are biocompatible materials, meaning the materials don’t cause adverse consequences to a patient’s biology.
In recent decades, dentists started using biocompatible materials for dental implants due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Also, the dental prosthesis undergoes modifications so that microorganisms struggle to amass (but cannot inhibit peri-implantitis).
5. Relatively High Cost
We’ll admit it: cheap can be good. Sure, you might feel lucky if you catch bargains on groceries, clothes, or other necessities. However, we don’t recommend skimping out on your dental care.
While it’s true that dental implants can cost a pretty penny (upwards of $2,850), they are considered the most effective tooth replacement method. For some, the exceptional benefits of this procedure are priceless.
Are you interested in dental implants?
If the answer to the questions is an astounding “YES!” then message us online or feel free to call at the closest Magic Smiles Dental and Implant Centre location near you:
- Woolgoolga, NSW (02) 6654-0650
- Coffs Harbour, NSW (02) 6652-3242
We look forward to helping you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
