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DENTAL IMPLANTS

WHAT WE'LL
DISCUSS TODAY

Dental Implants Guide

1.Why Would I Need Implants?

2.Implant Process

3.Types of Implants and Materials

4.Prices

5.Your Clinician

6.Dental Anxiety Options

7.Finance Options

8.Our Results

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Part 1

WHY DO I NEED DENTAL
IMPLANTS?

WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT AN IMPLANT?

1. BONE LOSS

When teeth are removed or lost, bone tissue is no longer stimulated, thus new bone cells are not regenerated, leading to bone loss over time.

As jawbone loss advances, it can threaten the health of surrounding teeth, which is why dentists often suggest replacing extracted teeth with dental implants.

2. MISALIGNED TEETH

Whenever there is a gap in your mouth after an extraction, your teeth will naturally move to fill that gap.

Teeth shifting can change your bite, jaw structure, and the way you talk.

HOW DO THE IMPLANTS HELP?

1. BONE LOSS

Implants are the best solution for simulating the look, feel, and function of natural teeth. Dental implants do much more than replace missing teeth.

They help maintain and strengthen bone structure, provide the ability to chew healthy food, and give patients the confidence to smile. They also protect existing teeth by helping to preserve bone structure.

2. MISALIGNED TEETH

Dental Implants mimics a natural tooth and fills the gap after the loss of a tooth.

This prevents teeth shifting, changes to your bite, jaw structure, and the way you talk.

Part 2

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF
DENTAL IMPLANTS?

CONSULTATION

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SURGERY

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IMPLANT
PROCESS

TREATMENT PLANNING

At this appointment you will have your exam done as well as a 3D CBCT scan. Once your bone density has been assessed as well as your teeth structure, your treatment plan can be created.

CROWN INSERT

Once your implant is placed during step 3, step 4 is when we attach the tooth portion of the implant.

Part 3

TYPES OF IMPLANTS AND
MATERIALS

TITANIUM vs ZIRCONIA
IMPLANTS vs PROS

Titanium implants have been the traditional type used because titanium is able to fuse well with the human jawbone, but with advances in technology, new materials have come into play, such as zirconia. Here’s a look at both zirconia and titanium implants and some key factors you should consider

TITANIUM

  • Titanium implants can come in two-piece varieties, which is helpful if angled implants are needed to correct your implant positioning.
  • The failure rate of titanium implants is thought to be significantly lower than that of zirconia implants.
  • These implants have high resistance to corrosion in the mouth and excellent biocompatibility with the bone and gum tissues

ZIRCONIA

WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW CLNICS IN AUSTRALIA TO OFFER ZIRCONIA

  • Zirconia is compatible with human tissues.
  • Zirconia implants have low bacterial attraction.
  • They have high strength and decent fracture resistance.
  • They hold up against wear and corrosion relatively well.
  • Because the material can be easily colored to match the patient's natural tooth, they have excellent aesthetics, which can be especially crucial when replacing a front tooth

TITANIUM vs ZIRCONIA
IMPLANTS vs CONS

TITANIUM

  • Although it is rare, a titanium implant may fail if the patient has an allergic reaction to the metal. Patients who have a history of allergies should receive a metal allergy assessment before placement of a permanent titanium implant.
  • For patients with certain autoimmune conditions — such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease or diabetes — metal ions released from the implant can cause local inflammation and irritation
  • If the tissue around the implant is thin, the dark metal may show through, resulting in poor aesthetics, as the Periodontology 2000 article explains.

ZIRCONIA

  • Over time, the material can deteriorate and lead to tiny cracks.
  • The material is typically only available in one-piece implants. If a patient needs a two-piece implant, which uses an angled abutment to correct alignment, they may need to choose a metal option.
  • If a patient will need any adjustment following the fitting of the implant, they should avoid zirconia, as any grinding on the surface of the implant can weaken its fracture resistance.
  • Although evidence is limited, zirconia implants may have higher failure rates compared to titanium.

Part 4

PRICES

TITANIUM

Total Cost: $5000
Inc. Surgical costs

ZIRCONIA

Total Cost: $6000
Inc. Surgical costs

*PLEASE NOTE ALL CASES ARE DIFFERENT, IF YOUR CASE REQUIRES ARTIFICIAL BONE OR SPECIAL COMPONENTS TO BE ORDERED THERE MAY BE ADITIONAL CHARGES. YOUR CLINICIAN WILL NOTIFY YOU OF ANY ADITIONAL COSTS BEFORE PROCEEDING*

Part 5

MEET YOUR IMPLANT DENTIST!

Industry Leading Implant Dentist

DR. EDWARD LEE

Currently, Dr. Ed teaches dental implants to other dentists with a Master’s Degree in Implantology.

Dr. Edward believes that teeth are not only part of our body, but also plays a vital role in our diet and communication with others, so he weighs great importance in treating and replacing your teeth. Meet Dr. Edward JH Lee, who thinks of patients first.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry
  • Masters in Dentistry
  • Masters in Science of Implantology
  • Fellowship and Diplomate Status in International Congress of
  • Implantologists (ICOI)

EXPERIENCE FOOTAGE

  • Clinical tutor and lecturer at The Implant Institute; Post Graduate
  • Diploma Program awarded by The Implant Academy of Cambridge
  • University (UK)
  • Director of Dental Influence: Dental Implant Education Program Centre
  • for Dentists
  • Invited speaker at the Pacific Implant Academy in Los Angeles

Part 6

DO YOU HAVE DENTAL ANXIETY?

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