Multiple Teeth Implants
A full set of teeth helps support chewing and maintains facial structure. When one or more teeth go missing, some changes in function or appearance can occur. The loss of a group of teeth may affect speech and appearance. Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and are an alternative to treatments like dentures and dental bridges.
What Are Multiple Teeth Implants?
Multiple teeth implants consists of three different components. The dental implant itself is the screw that is inserted into the jawbone and provides support for the dental restoration. The second component is called the ‘abutment’ and that is an intermediary part that joins the ‘tooth’ to the dental implant screw. The third component is what you see and use – and that is the dental implant crown or the ‘tooth’.
Steps To Completing Your Multiple Teeth Implant
Initial Consultation
After an initial consult, we will gather further information to allow us to diagnose and treat the missing tooth appropriately. We may require moulds to be taken to assess the bite as well as other diagnostic records such as x-rays to assess bone availability. Planning to this degree means the implant can be prepared according to the treatment plan.
Implant Placement
This visit is where the dental implant screw is placed with precision into the jaw bone. If you require a tooth extraction, it is possible to have this done during your implant placement. This approach may allow a single surgical procedure instead of two. Your dentist will discuss the sedation and anxiolysis options available to you. Treatment is provided according to established clinical protocols.
Final Fit
The last phase of the treatment process is to fill the implant with a set of ‘teeth’. An impression/mould will be taken of the implant to capture its location in your mouth, taking neighbouring teeth into account. This will allow us to provide a replacement for the missing tooth. After a healing period of 3 – 6 months, the dental implants can be incorporated into the final restoration.
The Cost of Multiple Teeth Implants
The cost of a set of three teeth on two dental implants starts at $9,500. This is a package pricing that includes the dental implant screws, the implant abutments and the implant crowns. Please do note that the price may vary for each specific case as there are specific factors and clinical conditions that will play a part in the reconstruction of missing teeth. For example, some patients may require a bone graft or complete sedation services. Check out dental implants cost or visit our dental clinic in Hawthorn for an accurate quote, please book in for a consultation.
Bone Graft
When a tooth is extracted, some bone can be lost following the extraction. The majority of this resorption happens in the first three months, which may change the shape of the jawbone in that area.
In the past, surgeons would harvest bone from another part of the body (such as the hip) to do a bone graft for a dental implant procedure. Recent techniques have provided alternative approaches.
