{"id":128,"date":"2019-05-06T16:24:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T16:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2019-06-06T16:24:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T16:24:34","slug":"terms-to-know-while-researching-dental-implants-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/06\/terms-to-know-while-researching-dental-implants-in-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms To Know While Researching Dental Implants In Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/06\/terms-to-know-while-researching-dental-implants-in-melbourne\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_185234793__1554810977_50361-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_185234793__1554810977_50361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_185234793__1554810977_50361-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_185234793__1554810977_50361.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re looking into dental implants in Melbourne, you&rsquo;re probably suffering from tooth loss. Leaving teeth unreplaced can have detrimental impacts on your oral health. There&rsquo;s a reason that dental implants are a highly recommended procedure, and it&rsquo;s because they&rsquo;re able to provide benefits that no other restoration can. Read on to learn common terms used when describing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> so you can have a better understanding of the procedure. <\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implant<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental implant is a post that is surgically inserted into your jaw to replace your missing tooth&rsquo;s root. These titanium posts provide a stable and durable foundation for your replacement teeth to be mounted on top of. Because they&rsquo;re lightweight and strong, they&rsquo;re a long-lasting restorative solution. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Titanium<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most dental implants are from titanium because so few people are allergic to it. It&rsquo;s lightweight so you won&rsquo;t have to worry about it placing too much weight and stress on your jawbone. Additionally, it has a high oxygen affinity and forms a thin oxide layer making it more compatible with your body. This also prevents the implants from deteriorating, giving them a long lifespan. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osseointegration<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your titanium implants have been placed, your dentist waits for your gums to heal and the implants to fuse with your jaw through a process called osseointegration. This allows the procedure to offer benefits that no other restoration can&mdash;through this process, your implants can function like your natural teeth and promote bone and oral tissue growth. This also allows the restorations to be as functional and strong as your natural teeth.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abutment<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your gums have healed and your implants have fused with your jaw, your dentist will mount a connector piece to them. This piece&nbsp;is called the abutment and holds your crown, bridge, or denture in place. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Crowns<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental crowns, or caps, are a great option for patients who\nare looking to replace a single tooth. They&rsquo;re custom-crafted out of a variety\nof materials including gold, base metal alloys, ceramic, or a combination. They\nare typically placed over existing teeth that have been damaged or affected by decay,\nbut they can also be retained by implants. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentures<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dentures can also be retained by implants to replace multiple\nmissing teeth. When implants aren&rsquo;t attached to implants, patients typically\nexperience shifting and slipping, making it difficult to do simple tasks such\nas chewing and speaking. With implants, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about these issues.\n<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a stable foundation, implants are one of the best alternatives\nto traditional restorations. Replacing missing teeth is vital to your oral\nhealth. The first step to getting a smile that you&rsquo;re proud to show off is\nscheduling a consultation with your implant dentist! <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Beverly Rose has been serving her community in Melbourne\nsince 1996. She strives to stay up to date with the latest advancements in\ndentistry by being an active member of a variety of professional associations. She\nregularly attends clinical seminars to perfect her skills. For questions or to\nschedule a consultation for dental implants, visit Exceptional Dentistry&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 321-259-4666.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re looking into dental implants in Melbourne, you\u2019re probably suffering from tooth loss. Leaving teeth unreplaced can have detrimental impacts on your oral health. There\u2019s a reason that dental implants are a highly recommended procedure, and it\u2019s because they\u2019re able to provide benefits that no other restoration can. Read on to learn common terms used when describing dental implants so you can have a better understanding of the procedure. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/06\/terms-to-know-while-researching-dental-implants-in-melbourne\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions\/130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}