Why do teeth become missing?

What happens if missing teeth are not replaced?

How can I replace missing teeth?

How Much Do They Cost?

How Much Does ABC Dental Charge?

Why do teeth become missing?

1. Disease

Bacteria, in the form of dental decay, can progress its way through the tooth. Once it has damaged the teeth irreversibly, teeth may need to be extracted.

2. Periodontal

Poor gum health, leads firstly to inflammation, then to loss of bone support around teeth. Once majority of bone support has been loss, teeth become mobile, infected, and needs to be removed.

3. Financial

For many reasons, finance being one of them, patient opts for tooth removal vs undergo procedure to save it. Teeth, unlike other soft tissues of the body, do not grow back, and becomes permanently missing

4. Trauma

Accidents can lead to teeth breaking beyond repair

5. Age

Teeth, is one of the hardest parts of the body. However, like all things. After many, many, years of service & restorations. It may become beyond feasible to restore & save.

BACK TO TOP

What happens if missing teeth are not replaced?

Susceptibility to periodontal issues

Gum levels around neighbouring missing teeth tend to be un-even. This leads to difficulty maintaining good hygiene around missing teeth. In the long run, this leads to more susceptibility in respect of gum issues, and loss of other adjacent healthy teeth.

Teeth tipping / drifting

Imagine you remove one single book, from a fully packed book shelf. What happens? The books on either side fall inwards towards each other. This is what happens to neighbouring teeth adjacent to a missing teeth over time.

Loss of chewing function

Many older Australians suffer loss of chewing function from multiple missing teeth. Have you ever heard someone say they can’t order an item on the menu, because they can’t chew it. This is one of the serious health consequences from missing teeth.

Loss of confidence

In many cases, missing teeth includes the loss of front teeth. Not being able to, or when one is uncomfortable to smile can have serious consequences on one’s confidence and overall health.

BACK TO TOP

How can I replace missing teeth?

Dentures

Many people know someone else wearing a denture. This is the most cost-effective way to replace multiple missing teeth. However, it is the least satisfying in terms of quality of life. Dentures, even well fitting, can rock and move leading to discomfort. The replacement of chewing function is less than ideal. Finally, the aesthetics are also a compromise.

Dental Bridge

Numerous crowns, or caps joined together can replace multiple missing teeth. A number of technical conditions need to be met, such as good periodontal health, for bridge to be a valid option. In terms of cost, this is the “middle” option. Aesthetics can be pleasing. It also provides a satisfactory comfort/quality of life vs dentures.

Implants

The disadvantage with implants is predominantly the cost associated. However its advantages are many. It is at present, the most comfortable way to restore missing teeth. Implants enjoys the highest quality of life outcomes. It is pleasing in aesthetics. It is also long lasting, with many clinical studies documenting its success. Talk to other people with Implants. In spite of the cost, people are generally happy with implants.

BACK TO TOP

How Much Do They Cost?

A review of current prices in Sydney, cost ranges for each option as follows

Dentures: $1,500 - $3,000

A denture is priced as a whole, either “upper dentures” or “lower dentures”. Prices usually do not vary significantly, even if more teeth are missing.

Dental Bridges: $5,500 - $15,000

Bridges are priced in “units”. If 5 crowns form a bridge, then they are priced as 5 units. This is why the range is large, because it depends on how many teeth are missing. For example, it wouldn’t be fair to compare the price of a person missing 3 teeth for bridge work, with someone missing 6 teeth for bridgework.

Implants: $4,500 - $35,000

Similar to bridgework, implants are also priced in units. The more missing teeth, the higher the price. A direct comparison of two costs can be difficult, as multiple options exists with implants. Large variety of brands and options available, and correspondingly, price varies.

BACK TO TOP

DO YOU HAVE A PORTFOLIO OF YOUR WORK?

All patients are happy patients treated at ABC Dental. We do not use stock images, and our patients are our ambassadors.

How Much Does ABC Dental Charge?

Since 2007, ABC Dental has maintained a policy of transparent pricing in respect of treatment fees. They are as follows

Dentures: $2,000 / $2,600

At $2,600 for Metal Free Denture or $2,000 for Acrylic Denture

Bridges: $1,500/unit

For medical/technical reasons, the minimum unit is 3, to replace a single missing teeth (the other two units are known as “abutments”)

Implants: $6000 for single unit

All work completed in-house. We have our own laboratory and experienced clinical team to help you restore your smile. Payment options available

BACK TO TOP

ABC Dental has convenient locations in major shopping centres across Sydney, with on-site complimentary parking and extended trading hours. Our practices are nationally accredited with QIP. If you’re ready to restore your smile and feel confident once again, the clinicians and staff at ABC Dental can help, book now or call us on ☏ (02) 8383 1400.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek an opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.