If you have ever wondered what it actually looks like when a dental implant crown is inserted, this is the appointment that brings everything together. At DENTL in East Melbourne, the team recently completed this final stage for Karen, a patient of the practice for more than ten years. Karen had multiple missing teeth and had noticed over time that her chewing function was diminishing and placing additional wear on her remaining teeth. After careful consideration, she underwent implant surgery and sinus lifts to place implants at the sites of her missing rear teeth.
Karen’s Journey to Fixed Implant Crowns
Following her implant surgery, Karen waited for the implants to fully integrate with the bone. When the DENTL team reviewed her two weeks prior to the crown fitting appointment, the implants had successfully integrated. The team scanned the implants and the surrounding teeth to create a precise 3D model, from which the custom implant crowns were designed and fabricated ahead of the fitting day.
What the Implant Crown Fitting Appointment Involves
No Surgery, No Anaesthetic
The crown fitting appointment is entirely non-surgical. There is no need for local anaesthetic, and patients can expect a comfortable, straightforward visit. For Karen, this was a significant contrast to the earlier stages of her treatment.
Inserting and Securing the Crowns
Each implant crown is designed to click onto the integrated implant. Once in position, an internal screw is tightened to lock the crown securely in place. The crown cannot be removed by the patient once fitted, and normal eating and chewing can begin immediately.
Ready to Use Straight Away
After Karen’s implant crowns were fitted, she was able to eat and chew straight away, using her new teeth as she would her natural ones. The long-term goal for patients like Karen is to restore comfortable, functional chewing and reduce the strain that missing teeth can place on surrounding dentition.
Exploring Fixed Implant Solutions at DENTL
DENTL offers a range of fixed implant options for patients with missing teeth, including single or multiple dental implants, 3D guided dental implants, and All-Teeth-On-Four. The right approach depends on your individual circumstances, which the team will assess during a thorough consultation.
Ongoing care is equally important. At every six-monthly examination and hygiene visit, the team checks and cleans both natural teeth and implant crowns to support their long-term function.
Book a Consultation at DENTL East Melbourne
If you have missing teeth and want to explore your options for fixed implant solutions, call DENTL on (03) 8820 1699 or complete the booking form below. The team would love to help.
