They are Professional, Trustworthy, Easy to talk to, and provide a Caring Service.

No matter whether you’re looking for a professional Cosmetic or Dental Implants Dentist, The Implant Dentists can provide you with advice and treatment based on proven research and the latest techniques and materials.

The Implant Dentists also work closely with their most trusted Dental Specialists and Dental Technicians, using a team approach to help you to achieve your desired goals. This team approach delivers you the most up-to-date Dental Implant (also known as, Tooth Implant) and Cosmetic Dentistry treatment based on their collective experience and research.

The Implant Dentists serve the Brisbane and Ipswich Area. We also see patients from all over Queensland and Northern NSW, as well as from around Australia.

If you are not happy with having Missing Teeth, or if you are having difficulty with an existing Denture, contact The Implant Dentists to find out how you can Benefit from Dental Implants OR to arrange a Dental Implant Consultation.
The Implant Dentists’ staff are happy to arrange a time with Dr Andrew Zischke or Dr Jelena Vlacic-Zischke to speak with you personally over the phone about your Dental Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry options.

Alternatively you can browse our Dental Implants Website and benefit from the ‘easy to understand’ Information. You also are able to learn from our ‘featured list’ of questions that others have asked, and we continue to answer, under the relevant Category of Information. Everyone has the chance to comment and ask questions, and in doing so you can learn what options are available to help you.

Dental Implant Consultation with The Implant Dentists and Implant Placement Specialist (recommended by The Implant Dentists).

A Dental Implant Consultation involves:

• Comprehensive Full Mouth Examination and review of your Medical History.
• Initial  Xrays.
• Teeth Moulds.

Based on information gained from this consultation, The Implant Dentists will be able to determine your suitability for Dental Implants, as well as providing you with comprehensive and patient-specific treatment advice and discussion. The Implant Dentists will also be able to provide you with definitive recommended Teeth Replacement Options, Costs and Time Frames for treatment.

In situations where you are suffering from a badly broken, cracked tooth or even advanced periodontal disease (otherwise known as, gum disease) you may require tooth extraction of the badly affected teeth to allow the healing of the area before proceeding to the following steps.

Step 2

Dental Implant Placement – this requires minor surgery only. Healing time is dependant on your specific situation.

Depending on your preference and each individual’s circumstance you may or may not choose to have a temporary tooth replacement at this stage

Step 3

Implant Healing (Integration) Check – this is generally 3-4 months later.

Step 4

Making of the Final Dental Crown, Bridge or Implant Hybrid Bridge by The Implant Dentists.

Combining Dental Implants with Well-fitting Dentures will allow:

• A significant increase in your ability to chew foods that you would otherwise be unable to do so with conventional dentures.
• No more need for messy and sticky Denture Adhesives.

In fact, the John Hopkins Univertisity published an article stating that of the ’10 Most Important Health Recommendations’, No. 4 was to Use Dental Implants instead of (conventional) Dentures.

When comparing the average person’s chewing pressure who has their own teeth, to those who wear conventional dentures:

• Typical forces (pressure) for someone with their own teeth might be around 150-200 pounds/square inch (psi).
• However for those who wear well fitting dentures are only able to generate around 50psi of chewing pressure.
• And for someone who has been wearing denture for over 15 years, it has been shown that the chewing pressure decrease to as low around 6 psi.

Fortunately Implant retained Dentures (also called Implant Overdentures) allow patients to chew with as much as 60% of the force compared to a person with their own teeth. Therefore a denture wearer of over 15 years could expect to regain chewing forces in the vicinity of 120psi !…. This is compared to 6psi.

Therefore those who upgrade their denture with dental implants would find it to be a life changing event. This is because with Dental Implant retained dentures it would mean the difference between being able to eat only a soft-food diet, to being able to eat whatever you want.

Imagine the health benefits if with Dental Implant Dentures you to could now eat a more healthy diet – fruits, vegetable and foods high in fibre.

It is also recommended that patients with advanced gum disease (also known as, periodontal disease) have their condition treated and any teeth that are beyond treatment to be removed. If Periodontal Disease is not treated, it has now been shown that this can also have an adverse effect on other aspects of our health, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Before Dental Implants, many people might put off having teeth affected by gum disease in the lower jaw removed because of the thought of battling with a traditional Lower Denture. However now, with Dental Implants, Dentures can be stabilised and retained with as little as 2 implants for a Lower Implant Overdenture.

The following is a summary of Teeth Replacement Solutions with Dental Implants for various scenarios:

Replacing a Single Tooth

• A Dental Crown is supported by One Dental Implant
• This is the most natural looking and feeling way to replace a single missing tooth.
• It is also the strongest and longest lasting way to replace missing teeth.

Replacing Multiple Teeth

Solutions are:

1. Separate Dental Crowns  supported by Individual Dental Implants
2. A Dental Bridge supported by Two or more Dental Implants (depending on how many teeth are being replaced)

Replacing All of the Teeth

All of the solutions available to replace All of the Teeth will allow for the replacement teeth to be securely retained and therefore allow you to confidently eat and speak.

Solutions are:

1. A removable Implant Retained Denture that is attached to Two or more Dental Implants
2. A Full Supported Hybrid Bridge that is retained by several Dental Implants, however is  not permanently attached for ease of cleaning.
3. A full arch fixed bridge permanently attached to several Dental Implants – e.g. All-on-4

This is because Dental Implants provide the most natural looking and feeling way to replace Missing Teeth. They are also the strongest tooth replacement option.

Dental Implants will also help to provide you with a sense of Security, Confidence and Comfort with your teeth replacement option.

The field of Implant Dentistry extends for over 40 years, starting in the 1960′s. It is backed by Extensive Research and Long-Lasting Results world-wide. Over this time the term, Dental Implant, has also been commonly referred to as, Tooth Implant.

If you would like to know more about what teeth replacement options are suitable for you, The Implant Dentists are currently offering a Special Offer for a Dental Implant Consultation. The Implants Dentists can provide you with definitive recommended Teeth Replacement Options and Time Frames for treatment. We can also give you a comparison in Costs between Dental Implants and other Teeth Replacement options based on your needs.

Visit our Special Offers page to learn more about our Dental Implant Consultation offer.

Whether you wish to replace a Single Missing tooth, Multiple Missing teeth, or All of you teeth, there are Dental Implant solutions for almost every situation.

It is also important for The Implant Dentists to carefully examine your whole mouth thoroughly and to assess your general medical history to ensure you are a suitable candidate for Dental Implants. An ideal implant candidate will be in good general health, have no active gum disease, and have sufficient bone to allow room for Dental Implants.
The Implant Dentists can easily and quickly diagnose if Dental Implants are a suitable solution for you after seeing you for an initial consultation.

It is also essential that of our patients after having Dental Implant Treatment are very thorough and regular with their general oral hygiene (for example, tooth brushing and use of floss).

People are most suited to Dental Implants can answer ‘Yes’, to one or more of the following questions.

For those with single or multiple missing teeth:
• Have you lost one or more teeth?
• Are you considering replacing teeth with a Dental Bridge, but you are concerned about removing healthy tooth structure from neighbouring teeth?
• Have you lost bone in the area of a tooth extraction?

For those who wear dentures:
• Are you looking for a better option than your partial or full denture?
• Are your dentures frequently loose?
• Do you use adhesives to secure your dentures?
• Do you frequently get sores under your dentures?
• Are you observing changes (premature aging) in your facial appearance?

For Single Or Multiple Missing Teeth

Dental Implant Crowns or Bridges supported by 1 or more Dental Implants provide an excellent solution.

Related Articles on The Implant Dentists Website:
• Replace One or More Teeth with Dental Implants

For Denture Wearers

Dental Implants as especially beneficial for denture wearers as they help to support and securely retain dentures. This allows them to be comfortable and ensures that you can confidently eat with increased biting force as well as speak and laugh without the use of denture adhesives.

You no longer have to put up with the uncomfortable and insecure nature of dentures – Many people find that this is especially the case with problematic with Lower Dentures.

In fact, the John Hopkins Univertisity published an article stating that of the ’10 Most Important Health Recommendations’, No. 4 was to Use Dental Implants instead of (traditional) Dentures.

A Lower Denture can be stabilised with as little as 2 Dental Implants, offering a lower cost but highly effective approach.

For more information and benefits of Upgrading your Dentures see our Related Articles:
• Replacing All of the Teeth with Dental Implants
• Upgrading Your Dentures with Denture Implants

There are many benefits that Dental Implant Tooth Replacement provides over other options:

Aesthetic Benefits

• Increases your confidence knowing that Dental Implant Replacement provides a Natural Looking Option to missing teeth replacement.
  You no longer have to hide a missing tooth and let this interrupt the way you speak and smile while working or socialising with others.

• Secure replacement of teeth means that you can eat, speak and smile with confidence.
  You no longer have to put up with the uncomfortable and insecure nature of loose fitting teeth that can be a problem with other tooth replacement options.

• Avoid Premature Aging.
  Dental Implants have been shown to help maintain your facial profile and bone structure over the longer term. Dental Implants help to prevent premature aging by supporting the surrounding bone structure and gums and by stimulating them in a more natural way than without teeth being present in the area.

Functional Benefits

• Increased ability to chew food like with natural teeth because the teeth are retained by Dental Implants.
  For those who are currently wearing Dentures or are thinking about transitioning to Traditional Full Lower Dentures we have included the following important comparison to Dental Implant Options vs Traditional Dentures. It shows how an Implant Retained Over-Denture or Fully Supported Implant Hybrid Denture or Bridge will significantly increase your ability to chew to the point where you can eat whatever you like. This is why patients who convert to Dental Implant options consider it to be a life changing event.

Long Term Cost Benefits

• Dental Implants, when used in the right situation and looked after correctly, offer the longest lasting tooth replacement solution. Therefore even though the initial cost may be higher than other options, this soon turns in your favour due to the long-lasting nature of Dental Implant Solutions.

• Not susceptible to dental decay like with traditional dental crown or bridge options.

• By design they are stronger compared to traditional dental bridges and partial dentures.

  Related Articles on The Implant Dentists Website:

  Who is a Candidate for Dental Implants

  Dental Implant Care and Maintenance

Biological Benefits

• Dental Implants provide a very strong and stable foundation for replacement teeth to be attached. With Dental Implant options there is no need to grind down tooth structure from neighbouring teeth for support like in the case of a traditional dental bridge.

• Dental Implants also help to prevent premature aging by supporting the surrounding bone structure and gums and by stimulating them in a more natural way than without teeth being present in the area. This helps to maintain your facial profile and bone structure over the longer term.

Dental Implant restorations are considered the ideal way to replace a badly cracked tooth because they are the closest alternative to natural teeth.

If you have any further questions please feel free to sign up on the right-hand-side box to ask your Dental Implant Question.

We are also happy to see you for a consultation regarding any Dental Implant or Cracked Tooth treatment.

The Difference between Simple and Complex Cracks in Teeth

Cracks in teeth can either be horizontal which are simple to fix, or vertical which are more complex.

If a crack is running in a horizontal direction then the cracked part of the tooth is above the gum level and therefore can be simply removed and then restored with a filling or a Dental Crown. (Remember, a dental crown is recommended in circumstances when more the 60% of the tooth requires filling.)

However if the crack is vertical in nature and it is shown to also be running towards the middle of the tooth then this is more complex because the only thing that can be done is to extract badly cracked teeth with the option of replacing any Missing Teeth.

Why do Teeth with Complex Cracks have to sometimes be Removed?

You are now aware that complex cracks run underneath the gum level. When this is the case AND the crack has also already propagated towards the middle the tooth, then the crack cannot be sealed (with either a filling or dental crown) to prevent further cracking and leaking of bacteria towards the nerve of the tooth. Initially bone shrinkage will occur in the area of the crack and eventually a Tooth Abscess will develop as a result of spread of the infection to the middle of the tooth. For this reason the only option is for Tooth Removal to prevent spread of infection and allow the best success of any future Dental Implant option to replace the Missing Tooth.

If you have any doubt as to whether or not a tooth is cracked then The Implant Dentists will be able to see you for consultation and discuss the treatment options you have.

Will a Root Canal Treatment and Dental Crown Fix a Cracked Tooth?

You may wonder if a root canal can be done to avoid removing a tooth with a complex vertical fracture. A root canal may work in the short term to prevent an Infected Tooth, however the crack will still be present underneath the gum and it will only be a matter of time before bacteria continues to leak into the root canal space and therefore reinfect the area. For this reason the only option for a badly cracked tooth is for it to be removed.

What are my Options once the Cracked Tooth has been Removed?

If you are considering to replace missing teeth at any time in the future, then the ideal option would be to replace it with a Dental Implant. Dental Implants are the closest thing to you own natural teeth. They replace natural Function (important in the molar and premolar region) and Appearance (important where your teeth are visible). Another benefit of Dental Implants is that they will help to maintain the position of neighbouring and opposing teeth, compared to if a cracked tooth was removed and not replaced at all. A third advantage is that Dental Implants will help to maintain the level of the underlying bone over time. Without a natural tooth or Dental Implant in place, it has been shown that the bone (and gum) will shrink over time.

The other options for replacement of a cracked tooth are a Dental Bridge or Removable Partial Dentures.

Dental Implants are also known as Teeth Implants because they provide a strong and long-lasting substitute for natural teeth. They mimic natural teeth roots and therefore provide a permanent and versatile method to replace missing teeth.

Whether you need to replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth, Dental Implants provide proven solutions for most situations.

Replace a Single Missing Tooth with a Dental Implant

A dental crown permanently attached onto a dental implant is often the best choice to replace a single tooth.

There are many advantages of a single dental implant and crown. Most importantly it will look, feel and function like a natural tooth. This allows you to smile and eat with confidence.

Other single tooth replacement options are either a dental bridge or a removable partial denture. The Implant Dentists can discuss all options suitable for you after careful assessment during a Dental Implant Consultation – see our Special Offer or Contact Us to arrange a consultation.

Alternatives to Single Dental Implants

A Dental Bridge is one of the alternatives to dental implants. It involves removing tooth structure from the supporting teeth (on either side of the space) for dental crowns. These crowns are permanently joined by the bridging tooth to create a bridge. It is generally considered a disadvantage if one or both of the teeth on either side of the space do not require crowns for extra strength, as it would mean that ‘healthy’ tooth structure has to be removed to accommodate a dental bridge.

Dental Bridges are not an ideal option if one (or both) of the supporting teeth for the bridge are not predicted to last a long time. This is because if one of these teeth has to be extracted, then the bridge would also have to be removed and replaced with another option. Extra expense would be involved in doing so, and can be avoided with the proper planning and consideration of using a Dental Implant in such instance.

Partial Dentures are the other tooth replacement option when compared to Dental Implants. Their cost is less than Dental Implants or Dental Bridges. However they are a removable option.

Some disadvantages of partial dentures include: food trapping underneath the denture; the need for clasps around existing teeth that may be unaesthetic; bulkiness of denture material which may effect speech and your ability to taste depending on the design; and trapping of plaque around existing teeth which can increase the risk of decay and gum disease.

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This has provided you with a summary of your options to replace one tooth. For a Dental Implant Consultation with ‘The Implant Dentists’ to discuss all the options suitable for your situation, then Contact Us to arrange an Implant Consultation (SEE our current Special Offer).

For further information on options for Replacing Several Missing Teeth or All Teeth then please read our discussion on these options.

CONTACT US for friendly advice or to enquire about a consultation on whether Dental Implants can be a solution for you.

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(07) 3281 6666