Dental Implants in Port Melbourne

Am I Eligible For Dental Implants?

For dental implants to be successful, you must:

• - Have adequate bone quality and volume
• - Meet general medical requirements
• - Practise good oral hygiene
• - Quit or reduce smoking
• - Address gum disease or other oral issues

The best way to find out if you’re a candidate and if dental implant treatment is the right option for you is to consult with one of our qualified implant dentists. We will assess your oral health using dental imaging (x-rays) and in-chair examinations, after which personalised treatment plans will be made according to your unique case needs.

Why Do I Need to Restore Missing Teeth?

The benefits of restoring missing teeth extend beyond just aesthetic reasons, as there are many health risks involved in not restoring your smile. Missing teeth can lead to pressure across your bite. Over time, the adjacent teeth will lean into the missing gaps, causing a crooked smile that severely affects your dental health and self-confidence.

Not only that, missing teeth can cause your facial muscles to sag and your jawbone, to deteriorate because it doesn’t get the required stimulation. A weak jawbone may not be able to support any natural teeth or dental restorations you may need in the future. That’s why it’s important to replace missing teeth ASAP. Since implants closely mimic your natural tooth, it will provide the stimulation your jawbone needs to remain healthy.

Benefits Of Getting Dental Implants

Dental implants can be a life-changing decision that offers various benefits, including other than just replacing missing teeth. Here’s a look at some of the advantages of choosing implants:

• Stimulates your jawbone, preventing bone loss that can occur when teeth are missing.
• Functions like natural teeth, allowing you to eat your favourite meals without restrictions.
• With consistent care and maintenance, dental implants can potentially last a lifetime.
• Dental implants don’t slip or move like dentures, ensuring clear speech and comfort.
• Easy maintenance. It’s just like taking care of your natural teeth.
• Dental implants can improve your overall quality of life and boost your self-esteem.
• Eliminates the need for messy adhesive or removal at night.
• Improves oral health and overall well-being.
• Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting and tilting, maintaining the alignment of your teeth.
• Provides a natural-looking smile once your prosthetic tooth is attached to the abutment (i.e.the piece that connects the implant and your new tooth).
• Prevents facial sagging since implants stimulate the jawbone.
• Implants don’t affect your neighbouring teeth.
• Contributes to better oral health by reducing the risk of dental problems.

Dental Implants Process

At Port Melbourne Dental, the process of getting your new smile with implants is as simple and stress-free as it can get. Here's a general overview of how it goes:

• During the initial consultation, our dentist will assess your oral health and eligibility for dental implants. We will use dental imaging to check if you have sufficient bone density for this treatment and create a personalised treatment plan for you.


• We will take impressions of your smile to create a custom-made crown that matches the shape, size, and colour of your natural teeth to ensure a seamless and natural appearance.


• In a surgical procedure, the dental implant, which serves as the foundation for the replacement tooth is inserted into the jawbone to replace the missing gap. We utilise sleep dentistry services during this step to ensure your comfort and to make it a pain free process!


• Over the next few months, the implant will integrate with the surrounding bone through a process called osseointegration. This fusion ensures that the implant becomes a stable and permanent part of your jaw.


• Once osseointegration is complete, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the implant. The abutment protrudes from the gum line and serves as a secure attachment point for the artificial tooth (crown).


• The final step involves attaching your new custom-made crown to the abutment and with that your smile is complete!

What Are the Types of Dental Implants

Whether you are missing just one tooth or almost all of your teeth in the upper or lower arches, dental implants can help restore your smile. What’s more? They can also be combined with other teeth replacement solutions to provide more affordable and efficient solutions.

Here are the types of dental implants we provide at PMD Dental:

• Single Dental Implants: If you have one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth, single dental implants are the best solution. When topped off with a dental crown, it’ll look just like your natural teeth.
• All-On-4 Implants: All-on-4 Implants uses just 4 dental implants placed at strategic angles in your jaw to restore an entire arch of teeth while utilising the existing jawbone as much as possible.
• Implant-Supported Dentures: Also known as overdentures, implant-supported dentures combine implants with dentures, making them much more comfortable and secure to wear, unlike traditional dentures.