Dental Implants in Parramatta
Restoring your smile with dental implants requires choosing a highly qualified specialist. At our practice in Parramatta, Dr Potres offers advanced, patient-centred care to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, providing unmatched stability, durability, and a natural appearance. They help preserve jawbone health, restore full chewing function, and improve oral well-being. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants offer a long-term solution that feels and functions like natural teeth.
Understanding the Dental Implant Procedure
The dental implant treatment is a multi-step process designed to ensure the best possible results. Here’s what you can expect:
- Initial Consultation and Planning
Dr. Potres will conduct a thorough assessment, including digital imaging and diagnostic scans, to evaluate your jawbone health and overall implant suitability. A personalised treatment plan will be developed to meet your specific needs. - Implant Placement
During the procedure, a biocompatible titanium implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root and providing a stable foundation for the final restoration. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort. - Healing and Osseointegration
Over the next few months, the implant fuses with the surrounding bone in a process called osseointegration. This integration is crucial for long-term implant stability and success. - Abutment Placement
Once the implant has fully integrated, a small connector piece called an abutment is attached. This serves as the support structure for the final prosthetic tooth. - Custom Prosthetic Tooth Placement
A custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is securely attached to the abutment, completing the restoration. The result is a natural-looking and fully functional tooth replacement.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Natural Look and Feel: Implants closely resemble natural teeth in both appearance and function.
Durability: With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.
Improved Oral Health: Implants prevent bone loss and help maintain facial structure.
No Impact on Adjacent Teeth: Unlike bridges, implants do not rely on neighbouring teeth for support.
Enhanced Comfort and Functionality: Unlike dentures, implants do not shift or require adhesives.
Questions about Dental Implants
Dental implants would be a better choice if you don’t prefer dentures. They can be used for anchorage of the dentures, especially because they are removable. Full fixed dental bridges, on the other hand, can be a good replacement for dentures. Dental implants are more costly compared to dentures or bridges, but the latter can be a good alternative to dentures, too. Not everyone can be fitted with dentures, dental implants, or bridges. Everything depends on the individual’s personal condition.
A Dental Implant is a small titanium screw that is placed in the upper or lower jaw to act as the tooth’s root for a replacement tooth. The properties in the titanium allow the screw to fuse with the natural bone of the jaw creating a strong anchor for the replacement tooth. The dental implant is placed in the jaw and left to heal for a few weeks prior to placement of the crown.
A dental implant is the perfect solution if you are missing one or more teeth. Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option. You can speak and eat just as you would with a natural tooth. Dental implants are durable and function as a normal tooth does.
The dental implant is placed in the jaw where the original tooth was. An abutment is attached to the screw of the implant and is where the replacement tooth attaches to the implant. The replacement tooth is a dental crown, usually made of strong dental porcelain. The dental crown is crafted to look like your natural tooth in shape, texture, and color. The dental implant is the replacement for the tooth’s root, and the dental crown is the replacement for the tooth. The dental implant and crown look, act, and function as a natural tooth. They are unnoticeable as dental work and blend naturally with your other teeth.
A Prosthodontist is a specialist dentist who has undertaken additional years of specialist training in restoring and replacing teeth.
This enables Prosthodontists to use that specialist training to restore a tooth or teeth with bonding, veneers or crowns and replacing teeth with implants, bridgework or removable partial dentures.
Improving jaw function and treating conditions of the jaw joint is also a part of the role of a Prosthodontist.
Usually your general dentist will refer you to a Prosthodontist if the restoration or replacement of your tooth and teeth are complicated or involve multiple teeth.
Treatment can also be complicated by medical conditions, dental wear and tear, trauma, and congenital or hereditary conditions. That’s where our specialist training becomes invaluable.
Expertise: Dr. Potres’ extensive training and experience in prosthodontics ensure high-quality care and exceptional outcomes.
Personalised Care: We tailor our treatments to each patient’s individual needs, ensuring comfort and satisfaction.
Advanced Technology: Our practice uses state-of-the-art equipment and materials.
Comprehensive Follow-Up: We provide detailed aftercare instructions and regular follow-ups.
Your initial consultation will involve obtaining a full history of your current medical and dental status and a comprehensive examination.
We will develop a treatment plan which will identify the problems and we will then discuss options for their management.
Payment plans are available. If you would like to know more, our friendly team will be happy to discuss this with you after the initial consultations.
You can apply for the Early Release of your superannuation. Contact us for more information.
The initial consultation is $290.00. A discussion of treatment fees will occur at the initial consultation.
Although dental treatment is not covered by medicare, Prosthodontic treatment is usually covered by most health funds. Please check with your health fund prior to commencing treatment.
Meet Dr. Potres – Your Dental Implant Specialist
Dr. Potres is a highly skilled prosthodontist with extensive experience in implant dentistry and cosmetic restorations. She specialises in advanced techniques that restore both function and aesthetics. Her meticulous approach ensures accurate diagnoses, personalised treatment plans, and long-term solutions for every patient.
Make an Appointment
If you’re considering dental work in Parramatta, trust an expert with a proven track record. Use this form to schedule a consultation with Dr. Potres today and take the first step toward restoring your smile with precision and care.
Or call us on 02-9633 24 23
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Monday – Friday 08:00 – 20:00
Email: info@dentalsurgery.sydney
Parramatta Dental Specialists
55 Phillip St,
Parramatta
NSW 2150
