Prior to receiving your dental implants our dentists will conduct a thorough oral and general health examination, a detailed set of x-rays may also be required, from which we will develop with you a comprehensive treatment plan.  This examination is essential so that Sunshine Coast Smile Centre can determine the most suitable placement option for your implant.

Placed under a local anaesthetic with clinical precision, the procedure involves making only a minor incision in your gum-line and your implant being gently guided into its pre-determined position.  The incision is closed with a few stitches.  Many patients report little to no discomfort and return to work and their normal routine the following day.  Should you experience any discomfort after the anaesthetic has worn off, an over the counter pain relief medication can be taken.

Dependant upon your personal situation, a replacement crown or bridge may be placed at the same time you receive your implant, or temporary teeth may be placed whilst your implant bonds with your jawbone, this may take between three to six months.

After your implant has fused with your jawbone it is uncovered and an attachment referred to as an abutment is secured.  It is to this abutment that your replacement teeth are permanently bonded.  Dental implants function, feel and are indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

A thorough oral hygiene routine is just as important for your implant as it is for your natural teeth.  Even though your implant is titanium and your replacement teeth are made from high-grade porcelain, your surrounding teeth and gum tissue is still vulnerable to gum disease.  It is therefore recommended to schedule check-up appointments every six months to ensure your implant and natural teeth remain in perfect health.