Simple steps to help you find the perfect practice and dentist to complete your dental implant procedure
A dental implant procedure involves the placement of an artificial fixture into the jawbone to act as an anchor for a new tooth or crown. Dental implants are today’s gold standard tooth replacement solution, appearing and functioning almost identically to your normal, natural teeth.
When completed by an experienced professional, a dental implant procedure can return healthy function and beauty to your smile, delivering a result that will endure a lifetime.
It is possible for any dentist to offer a dental implant procedure to patients in Australia. And it is for this exact reason, you should exercise caution when selecting a dentist for your procedure.
So how should you go about finding a practice or dentist to complete your dental implant procedure?
Find a dentist and practice with a special interest and qualification in dental implants
Seeking the services of a dentist or dental practice dedicated to the delivery of high-quality dental implant procedures is essential. The complete dental implant procedure requires a dentist, a lab technician, and an oral hygienist. In some circumstances an oral surgeon may also be required.
Most dental implant dedicated practices are a one-stop shop for dental implants, meaning you won’t have to move back and forth between your dentist and implant provider. This removes unnecessary travel and stress from your treatment process.
Investigate the dentist’s experience
Most dentists with a special interest in dental implant procedures will clearly convey their depth of experience. If this information is hard to find, it’s probably a sign that the dentist and practice are lacking experience. Australia’s elite dental implant providers have decades of experience and thousands of successful procedures under their belt.
Choose based on quality over cost
While finding the financial resources to undergo a dental implant procedure can be quite difficult, it’s important not to shop based solely on cost. Seeking out the cheaper alternative, or travelling overseas for treatment will often result in the need for further extensive and expensive repair, which will likely cost you more in the long run.
Consider technology and quality of material
There is a growing trend for dental practices to seek out cheap prosthetic components (usually from overseas) to complete dental implant procedures. Ideally, the material should be sourced and constructed here in Australia avoiding cheap shortcuts.
Technology is also a key consideration in selecting a dentist for your dental implant procedure. Modern, cutting-edge technology can remove human error, reduce time and costs, and increase the longevity of a dental implant procedure.
