Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium screw-like structures that are inserted into the jaw bone to replace natural tooth roots. Dental implants are a good option for anyone who is missing a tooth or teeth and is looking for a permanent solution that will not affect any of their existing teeth. And no one in Melbourne does dental implants with more skill and precision than Oakleigh Dental Centre.
The history of dental implants
It might surprise someone in modern Melbourne to learn that dental implants date back to the Mayan civilisation, more than 1300 years ago. While not as sophisticated as our methods today, the Mayans still developed their own form of dental implants, replacing lost teeth with pieces of shell. Thankfully, the technology of dental implants has come a long way since then, and there are relatively few people walking around Melbourne with pieces of shell imbedded in their jaws!
Dental implants have been made from titanium since the late 1960s. Researchers are currently investigating the possibility of manufacturing dental implants from ceramic materials such as zirconia. Zirconia is the oxide of zirconium, a metal close to titanium and with similar properties. Zirconia has been used in orthopaedic surgery for many years and has the aesthetic advantage of being the same colour as teeth. However, long-term clinical data is required before zirconia can be recommended for use in daily dental practice, so don’t expect to see anyone with zirconia dental implants walking around Melbourne just yet.
At Oakleigh Dental Centre our highly qualified team performs a wide range of treatments for clients from all around Melbourne. In our fully equipped surgery we carry out dental implants and other procedures such as teeth bleaching, crowns, veneers and bridges. With our team of experienced dental practitioners, you know that your teeth are in the best hands in Melbourne when it comes to dental implants.
The Procedure
The Result
