If you need a dental implant (in other words, the permanent replacement of a tooth or teeth), you’re probably wondering whether the cost of your treatment will be covered by health insurance. Read on to find out about: How to check What is covered What isn’t covered Rebates available Key…
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Implant-supported overdentures are a common solution for individuals needing to replace teeth. They are a highly beneficial alternative to traditional dentures. What is an implant-supported overdenture? As the name suggests, an implant-supported overdenture is supported by dental implants. The overdenture simply snaps onto implants surgically placed in the front of…
The decision to get dental implants changed Jim Millichamp's life. It’s understandable that feeling embarrassed about the condition of your mouth and teeth can cause a person to avoid many of the ‘normal’ aspects of life. It’s difficult to look and feel your best with poor oral health. This can…
Dental Implants can be a lifesaver if you’re missing teeth Our teeth are so important, as anyone living without them will attest. Quality of life, health, relationships, work, and social time, can all take a downward spiral without strong, functioning teeth. Sadly, many people who need help with their badly…
Eating with Dental Implants - Why they are a Game-changer! Dental implants & conventional dentures are a world apart… Some things in life are just better than others. Like a hot, homemade meal instead of a TV dinner or well-made hiking boots over flip-flops, some things simply don’t compare. And…
There are a few different solutions your dentist may recommend to replace missing teeth. These can include dental implants, dentures, cosmetic dentistry or a bridge. A bridge consists of one or more false teeth placed in the gap to restore the appearance of your smile and help you eat more…
A popular choice, implant-supported dentures provide far more stability than conventional dentures. An implant-supported denture is a denture attached to dental implants, with the implants providing improved stability and support. They are unlike regular (conventional) dentures which sit on the gumline without support. Also known as implant-supported overdentures (or simply…
Most people can have dental implants; however, you need to be assessed by a dedicated implant dentist to determine your eligibility first. With the advanced dental techniques available today, more people can enjoy the benefits of dental implants. But before you get started, an implant dentist must perform a standard assessment process…
ALL Brett Lee-Brown wanted this Christmas was his front tooth, after it was unexpectedly snapped off during an exploratory endoscopy procedure last month. The distressed tradie’s wish has come true — a new tooth implant — after prosthodontist Michael Zaninovich read about his shock loss in The Sunday Times and…