All About Implants Do you have a missing tooth, or missing teeth? Do you have dentures that move around and make it hard to eat? Do you wish that you hadn’t had that last tooth out, and that you could turn the clock back and rethink that choice? If so, then a dental implant might […]
When shopping around different dentists or even going overseas for dental implant treatment, there is a marked difference in treatment plans and prices. Treatment depends on patient needs, patient’s wants, dentists experience and expertise. I recently had a patient who asked for a dental implant treatment to replace some missing back teeth on the left […]
Replacing a front tooth is so much easier with a Dental Implant. A dental implant is a titanium core placed in the bone where the tooth is missing. The final result can look as good, if not better than the surrounding teeth. Controlling the gum profile around the restoration is just as important as correct […]
There are many reasons people find themselves considering dental implants. The most common are to replace missing teeth, or help stabilise dentures. Learn more about how McCloy Dental can assist you with quality dental implants to regain your smile today…
TOP 5 Things You Can Do About Missing Teeth So much can happen when you are living a busy life, even Missing Teeth. For decades there has only been golden or silver solutions. However, these days the technology has become available to recreate your amazing smile. We want to give you 5 things you should know about […]
Cosmetic dentistry is the art of making the dentition look good. On the simple side, bleaching teeth will make most smiles brighter. More involved treatments may include the combination of Periodontics (deep cleaning of teeth), Orthodontics (realigning the teeth to bring all teeth into an even arch, and widen the smile to show more teeth), […]
Dental implants are great solutions for teeth replacement, however when performed in the smile zone, they require detailed planning, careful techniques, and coordinated effort between the expert clinicians. This podcast discusses 5 key principles for achieving predictable success with dental implants in the aesthetic zone. Also, our guest expert, Dr. Vincent Prestipino demonstrates these crucial […]
When a tooth is missing an implant can be a great choice for replacing it. An implant is a small titanium post that replaces the roots of a missing tooth. And supports a custom made crown. An implant can prevent a chain reaction of problems. Including loss of bone in the jaw, shifting teeth, difficulty […]
The perfect implant placement requires a perfect site. The bone should be in the correct position, and of an adequate thickness. The gum should be of the correct thickness and texture. In other words, we need a perfect site to be able to produce the perfect final result. The problem is a perfect site usually […]
No! A real tooth is something nature created, and it has a very specific attachment to the bone that allows for growth. The tooth has a vital nerve chamber that allows for some response to function. As the tooth is loaded up, the tooth flexes and the nerve can detect that the pressure to the […]
This is a difficult decision as there is often a price incentive to do this. There are several reasons to have the implant placed locally. Firstly, implants while being very successful and relatively easy to place do suffer complications. The better the technique, and type of implant used, the less post operative complications. Complications do […]
Possibly. Would implants fix my teeth? No. Could I have implants? Most likely. Will implants solve my problems? I’m not sure. I often get asked these questions via email, or phone. These questions are hard to answer because we need to know what sort of restoration you want. We then need to investigate the site, […]
“I’ve been to every dentist in town, and nobody can make me dentures that I can wear.” A bag with 2 sets of dentures was presented. “I want you to make me dentures I can wear.” This is the scenario that I was warned about during my studies. Can I make a better set of […]
Implants can replace a single tooth or an area where several teeth are missing. The majority of implants are positioned where only one tooth is missing. That one failed tooth does not have to cause all the stress it used to. Patients can now have an intact dentition again without having to wear a denture, […]
Dental Implants are a permanent solution; helping you to recapture the beautiful nature of your smile. Looking and feeling natural; Dental Implants can help prevent further deterioration of your teeth and give you something to smile about. A Dental Implant is a man-made replacement for the root of a tooth, which is surgically inserted into […]
