Dental Implants In Mandurah: Everything You Need To Know

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Dental Implants are human-made replacements for the root of a tooth. If a patient has broken or missing teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, decay, or congenital defects, a dental implant can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or the entire upper or lower jawline.

Most modern Dental Implants are made of titanium and look similar in size and shape to the natural root of a tooth. Titanium is very strong and durable, and this material can fuse to the cells within the bone of your jaw over time. The fusing process is called osseointegration, which makes the implant even stronger.

Details of the Procedure

When your local Mandurah dentists place an implant in the upper or lower jaw, they often take CT scans, or three-dimensional images of the jaw, to find the existing bone and its depth along with locations of nerves and sinuses. This process helps the dentist make sure that the implant is placed properly without causing unnecessary pain or complications. When placing the implant, modern technology allows for exact positioning and safety during the surgical procedure, such as surgical guides and computer-assisted dental planning software – ensuring that the implant is placed safely and correctly.

If your jawline doesn’t contain enough bone, your dentist may need to add bone grafting material to ensure that the implant has something to hold on to, keeping it firmly in place. Bone loss can occur as a result of previous dental work, infection, or other health conditions. Bone grafting materials are made of freeze-dried, mineralized bone that transforms into new bone as it heals. If your sinus area needs bone grafting, the procedure is called a sinus augmentation.

Healing Time

The healing time for a dental implant procedure is typically at least three weeks. Some patients’ implant procedures will take months to heal, although this is less common and usually caused by an underlying medical condition or tobacco use. Total healing time also depends on the condition of the bone in your jaw. Sinus or jaw augmentation procedures require additional healing time, so it could take longer before you have the crown or bridge placed in your mouth.

After the dental implant has healed and shows signs of osseointegration, your dentist can attach an abutment. An abutment is a connector built into or placed on top of the implant, providing something for the crown or bridge to attach to within your mouth. After attaching the abutment, your dentist will be able to take additional imprints and imaging to create and place the permanent tooth.

Some dentists are now offering implants as Teeth-in-a-Day. Depending on the nature of the tooth being replaced, it’s now possible to place an implant along with the abutment and crown in a single sitting. There are some constraints to this procedure, as the implant wouldn’t be able to withstand strong chewing force for several weeks or longer, but for many people, this is an ideal option.

Importance of Preventing Bone Loss

Bone loss can occur in patients with osteoporosis, poor circulation, or other health factors that impact healing. But one of the most common reasons is from the loss of a tooth. When a tooth is no longer present and receiving contact and use from your bite and chewing, the bone where the tooth had been begun to recede. An implant can halt and even reverse bone loss by stimulating the bone by re-involving the formerly missing tooth in your bite and chewing. If you’re already missing a tooth, you’re probably already experiencing bone loss. In many cases this can be overcome, but the longer you wait to install an implant, the greater the bone loss, and the greater the likelihood that an implant may no longer be viable.

You could also experience a bone loss if the gums and other tissue become infected from poor dental hygiene and care. Regular visits to your dentist and adequate brushing can reduce the risk of infection.

Success Rate

Titanium has a 95 percent success rate for bone fusing and a healthy, functioning implant for at least 10 years. In most cases, implants will last much longer and most dentists expect them to last for the lifetime of the patient.

As with most things, success is dependent on care and maintenance. Regular dental check ups are just as important for implants as they are for your natural teeth. Your dental team at Peel Dental Studio will inspect your whole mouth, including implants because if your crown isn’t adjusted to your bite properly, the force could lead to bone loss and damage to the implant. On a maladjusted implant, the heavy force can bend or shift the implant sideways through constant chewing, and even the strongest metal can’t withstand the force from the strength of your jaw. So, while implants are permanent, they don’t mean you can stop visiting the dentist.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants come with a number of benefits. They are the next best thing to natural teeth, offering strength and stability that restores a lost or damaged tooth. When placed correctly, the implant will fuse with your bone and create a tooth that fits, feels, and looks like a natural tooth. With proper care, a dental implant can last for many years without failing or causing other issues. In fact, your implant could last for your entire lifetime. It may require some periodic adjustments but typically won’t need replacement.

A dental implant can also protect the healthy bone within your jaw. Leaving spaces due to tooth loss or decay can lead to additional health concerns, such as additional bone loss, but a dental implant procedure can actually preserve and stimulate your bone to keep growing, preventing loss over time. When you don’t have enough teeth in your mouth, your face might look sunken and unnatural, and adding a dental implant can restore the shape of your face and mouth.

Alternatives to Dental Implants include bridges and dentures, although these aren’t as comfortable for most patients. People often complain about the fit of dentures, which make it harder to eat, speak, or even smile naturally.

Expected Cost of Dental Implants

In recent years, the average cost of a dental implant procedure is between $3,000 and $4,500 for an implant and crown. But here in Australia, advances in technology are making implants more affordable.

Some dental insurance companies also offer coverage for a dental implant or a portion of the implant procedure, although it depends on your plan and policy.

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Veneers vs Dental Crowns: Which is the right for you?

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Veneers and Dental crowns are both dental restoration methods that can improve the look and function of your teeth. The main difference is that a veneer covers only the front of your tooth and a crown covers the entire tooth.

Dental restoration procedures are costly, so it’s important to know which one may be best for you. Although the procedures are different, both have good success rates.

Here’s a look at the differences between veneers and crowns, the pros and cons of each, and how they’re used.

 

Difference between a veneer and a crown?

A veneer is a very thin layer of porcelain or other materials, about 1 millimeter (mm) in thickness, that’s bonded to the front of your existing tooth.

A crown is about 2 mm in thickness and covers the whole tooth. It can be all porcelain, porcelain fused to a metal alloy (PFM), or an all-metal alloy.

Whether a veneer or a crown is right for you will depend on the condition of your teeth and what you’re trying to fix. Common conditions for restoration are:

• discoloured teeth
• chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
• decayed or weakened teeth
• crooked teeth

Both crowns and veneers are colour matched to your teeth, except for all-metal crowns.

 

What is a veneer?

A veneer covers only the front surface of your tooth. They’re not as invasive as crowns, because the preparation leaves more of your original tooth intact.

About half a millimeter of the enamel on the front of the tooth is ground down to roughen the surface for bonding the veneer. Some newer types of veneers don’t need as much grinding of the tooth surface. You may need a local anesthetic for this, because the grinding may be painful.

For a veneer to work properly, your tooth has to have enough enamel on it for a veneer to bond to it.

 

What is a crown?

A crown covers the entire tooth. With a crown, more of the tooth needs to be filed or ground down to prepare for the crown placement.

If you have tooth decay, your dentist will remove the decayed part of the tooth before making the crown. In this case, your tooth may need to be built up to support the crown.

Your tooth may also need to be built up if it’s damaged. You may have a local anesthetic for this procedure.

 

How do you know which one is right for you?

If your tooth has a large filling, a root canal, or is very worn or cracked, a crown is likely the best option.

If your tooth is basically intact and the restoration is for cosmetic purposes, a veneer may be the best option. Veneers can also be used for minor shape corrections.

 

How much do they cost?

Veneers and crowns can be costly. Individual costs vary, depending on the size of your tooth, where it is in your mouth, and the average prices in your area.

Most dental insurance programs won’t cover cosmetic dentistry. Also, most dental plans have a maximum annual limit of coverage. Check with your insurance company to see what they’ll cover.

Veneers

According to the national dental fee survey of 2017, the cost for a porcelain veneer can range between $1,983 per tooth. The price of composite veneers (item 526, 578 x 2) can be up to $860 per tooth.

Porcelain veneers are more expensive than composite veneers, but they last longer.

Crowns

The cost of a crown varies by the material used to make the crown, the amount of prep work needed, and the size of the tooth.

According to the 2017 national dental fee survey, a ceramic crown (item 613) can cost up to $2,040 and a porcelain crown (item 615) can be up to $2,002.. This figure doesn’t include other procedures such as core buildup or root canals that might be needed before the crown is made.

Porcelain and ceramic crowns tend to be slightly more expensive than all-metal crowns.

Ways to save

Ask your local Mandurah dentist if they have a budget or payment plan, or if you can space out your payments over one or two years without interest.

Dental prices in your area may vary. Call other local dentists to see if there are better options.

If you live near a university with a dental school, you may be able to find a dental clinic where supervised dental students perform dental procedures for crowns, veneers, and other dental needs at reduced rates.

 

Pros and Cons of veneers and crowns

Veneers Pros

• They may be more aesthetically pleasing than crowns in the long run, because they don’t show a gum margin after several years, as crowns sometimes do.
• Some veneers don’t require a lot of trimming, so more of your healthy natural tooth remains.
• Teeth with veneers have minimal movement.

Veneers Cons

• Veneers leave more areas of your tooth exposed to new decay.
• Composite veneers cost less, but may only last 5–7 years. Other materials last longer, but may have to be replaced.
• Veneers aren’t reversible.
• Veneers may not be covered by dental insurance.

Crowns Pros

• All of the tooth is covered, so your tooth is more protected from decay.
• Porcelain crowns look and feel just like your natural teeth.
• Crowns are relatively permanent and don’t have to be removed for cleaning as dentures do.
• Dental insurance may cover a portion of the cost of a crown.

Crowns Cons

• More of your natural tooth is removed to make room for the crown.
• Your crowned tooth may be more sensitive to heat and cold initially and you may experience gum pain. If sensitivity increases, schedule a follow-up visit.
• Porcelain is fragile and can be damaged over time.
• Porcelain fused to a metal alloy (PFM) crown shows a thin dark line between your natural tooth and the crown.

Questions to ask your dentist

You’ll want to know at the outset how much your crown or veneer is going to cost, and how much, if anything, your insurance will pay toward the cost. You’ll also want to know about your dentist’s experience with both procedures.

Other questions for your dentist depend on your particular needs, but some questions you may want to ask include the following:

• Are there other options to consider, such as dentures or implants?
• How long do you expect my veneer or crown material to last?
• Will the initial cost cover subsequent visits if the crown fit isn’t right?
• Will I need to wear a mouthguard?
• Do you recommend any special care for the veneer or crown?

Conclusion

Both veneers and crowns can improve your smile and the function of your teeth. Both are costly procedures, especially when more than one tooth is involved.

Veneers are used when you want cosmetic improvement, like covering crooked or chipped teeth, especially your front teeth.

Crowns are used when the tooth has a lot of decay or is broken or needs a root canal. Crowns may also be more appropriate when you need to brace adjoining teeth.

Getting regular dental checkups and practicing good dental hygiene are vital for maintaining your veneer or crown and the rest of your teeth.

 

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Everything you need to know before you get Veneers in 2020

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What are veneers?

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They’re often made from porcelain or resin composite materials and are permanently bonded to your teeth.

Veneers can be used to treat a number of different cosmetic concerns, including chipped, broken, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth.

Some people may only get one veneer in the case of a broken or chipped tooth, but many get between six to eight veneers in order to create an even, symmetrical smile. The top front eight teeth are the most commonly applied veneers.

 

Different types of veneers?

Dental veneers are most commonly made out of porcelain. Applying traditional dental veneers requires more intensive prep work compared to alternatives that are sometimes called “no-prep veneers.” These no-prep veneers — which include options like Lumineers and Vivaneeres — take less time and are less invasive to apply.

Applying traditional dental veneers typically involves grinding down the tooth structure, sometimes removing some of the teeth even past the enamel. This allows for proper placement, but it’s also an irreversible procedure that can be painful to go through and often requires a local anesthetic.

No-prep veneers, on the other hand, may require some tooth preparation or alteration, but these alterations are minimal. Instead of removing layers of the tooth under the enamel, no-prep veneers only affect the enamel. In many cases, no-prep veneers don’t require local anesthetics.

Veneers aren’t the same as dental implants or dental crowns. Veneers cover the front surface of the tooth. Implants, on the other hand, replace the entire tooth. Crowns also encase the entire tooth, while veneers only cover the front surface of the tooth (which is visible with a smile).

 

Different types of veneers?

Veneers aren’t often covered by insurance, as they’re considered a cosmetic procedure. According to the Consumer Guide to Dentistry, traditional veneers can cost an average of $925 to $2,500 per tooth and can last 10 to 15 years. No-prep veneers cost around $800 to $2000 per tooth and last between 5 to 7 years. In the long-term, traditional veneers are often the most cost-effective option.

The cost of your veneers depends on factors like what type of veneers you’re choosing, what brand name your dentist has available, your area’s cost of living, and the expertise of the dentist.

 

Benefits of dental veneers?

The biggest benefit to veneers is improving the appearance of your teeth, giving you a brighter and more even smile. Dental veneers are often used to treat the following cosmetic occurrences:

• broken or chipped teeth
• severe discoloration or uneven coloring that can’t be fixed with whitening
• gaps in the teeth
• smaller-than-average teeth
• pointed or unusually shaped teeth

Veneers can last for more than a decade, depending on the type of veneer you choose, making them a semipermanent investment that can make you more confident in your smile.

 

How to prepare for your appointment?

Before you get your veneers, you’ll have a preliminary appointment with your local Mandurah dentist to discuss which options are right for you and how many veneers you want to have placed. In some cases, if teeth are crooked or uneven, you may need to have braces before your dentist can place the veneers.

Your dentist will often take X-rays at this stage to evaluate your teeth’s health. They’ll look for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or the need for root canals. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be a candidate for veneers.

To get accurate sizing for your veneers, at the next appointment, your dentist trims down about a half a millimeter of your tooth (they remove the enamel using a grinding tool) before they take a mold (impression) of your teeth. This mold is then sent off to the lab for the creation of your veneers.

 

How are veneers put on teeth?

It typically takes between one and two weeks after your dentist creates your mold to get your veneers back from the lab.

Once your veneers are in, you can schedule an appointment to have them placed. At this appointment, your dentist evaluates the fit, shape, and coloration of the veneers to make sure they’re perfect for you.

Next, your dentist thoroughly cleans your teeth. This is important, as it keeps bacteria from being trapped under the veneer and causing decay. After they do this, they use the grinding tool to create a rougher texture on each tooth on which a veneer is to be applied. This makes it easier for the veneer to stick to the tooth.

Your dentist then uses dental cement to bond the veneer to the tooth. They’ll use ultraviolet light to harden this cement quickly, and once you leave the office, your new smile is ready to go!

This second appointment (where veneers are placed) typically doesn’t last longer than two hours, though it might be an extra thirty minutes if a local anesthetic is used.

 

How to take care of your veneers?

Unlike other dental procedures, the recovery process doesn’t take an extended amount of time. Instead, once the veneers are cemented on and any anesthetics wear off, you can eat and chew as you normally would. While the anesthetic is wearing off, be conscious of not chewing on your cheeks or tongue.

In some cases, immediately after the veneers are applied, you may notice that they feel a little rough. These rough spots (usually from extra cement that can adhere to the veneer) wear down after several days of normal eating and teeth brushing; if they don’t, your dentist can smooth them out.

Traditional porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 15 years, and no-prep veneers last around 5 to 7 years. Taking certain precautions can help make sure that you get the longest lifespan out of the possible. These precautions include:

• Don’t chew on hard objects like pens, ice, or your fingernails.
• Never use your teeth to open packaging or condiment packages.
• Try not to chew with your front teeth. Eat harder foods with your back teeth only; cut up hard foods like chocolate bars so that this is possible.
• If you grind or clench your teeth at night, get a splint or retainer to protect your veneers.
• If playing sports, you must wear a mouthguard.

Sources

https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/adults/dental-veneers-what-to-expect

http://jamiethedentist.com/dental-veneers/aftercare

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