Implants mimic the appearance of natural teeth. If you’re missing one or more teeth the team at Preston Smiles are happy to discuss your options and identify whether you’re a suitable candidate.

Dental implants have developed into a structured and well-researched procedure and considered the gold standard of care for many oral conditions. Dental implants are medical grade titanium devices placed into the jawbone to mimic the position of the tooth root. They are fixed into place, and are often given a period of time to heal and naturally integrate with the bone. This process is called osseointegration.

Implants can be used as a single tooth replacement or planned as multiple implants to replace a partial or full complement of artificial teeth. Once implants are integrated into your jawbone, they provide a solid anchor for your artificial teeth with replacement teeth at look, feel and function like natural teeth. They overcome common obstacles to conventional treatment such as sore spots, poor ridges, gag reflexes or missing teeth.

To receive implants, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.

Are implants safe?

Natural teeth can be lost due to many reasons, but there is no reason to live without teeth. Dental implants provide a completely safe way of replacing a number of missing teeth, or all your teeth if necessary. As with any surgical procedure there are some risks, however the expertise at Preston Smiles can help in reducing unnecessary risk.

How long do dental implants last?

Dental implants can last a lifetime, but depends on well they are maintained and taken care of. A patient’s lifestyle and dental hygiene can affect the longevity of a tooth implant, so it’s important to discuss these factors with us.

How should I care for my dental implants?

Meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits are critical to the long-term success of dental implants. Within the first year after getting dental implants, it’s recommended that you regularly see your dentist to ensure no problems develop. If a tooth implant starts to feel loose or it’s affecting your bite, you should arrange to see us as soon as possible.

With recent advances in technology, Preston Smiles offers implant placement through flapless or ‘keyhole’ surgery. By using in-house scanning solution, we can virtually plan the entire procedure and use a custom stent. This means often no scalpel and no stitches allowing for quicker recovery and far less pain compared to traditional means.

Call to book today, we can also discuss various pain management solutions available such as relative analgesia or sleep dentistry.

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The All-On-4® Procedure

The All-On-4® procedure was created by Dr Paulo Malo in Portugal, to overcome the risks of failure presented by implants that required bone grafting. The All-On-4 procedure is unique in that it uses the bone that the patient has available to anchor the implants. By avoiding the need for bone grafting, the procedure delivers some immediate benefits:

Improved implant success rate.
Lower cost to patient.
Reduced number of operations.
Immediate teeth

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Li Yifan

07:25 15 Dec 18

Our experience with Dr Tim and his team was absolutely fantastic. Our family had a fair amount of work done and would highly recommend Preston Smiles to people who need a patient and experienced dentist to themselves and children especially. We trust them because they always gave us good advice to fix and protect teeth and the prices are definitely reasonable.

PinShie Quah

11:38 14 Dec 18

Mom had long-standing problems with her teeth which worsened over the past few years. After hearing good things about Dr Chiu at Preston Smiles from friends, I decided to book mom in for a consultation. Dr Chiu was thorough in finding the root cause of mom's discomfort, and was very patient at explaining things to mom in Cantonese. Other than his excellent scientific knowledge, I was also impressed by his effort in providing cost-effective treatment options. It took us two visits to restore mom's teeth, but mom has never complained about her teeth after that.

Matthew Bouwman

10:58 29 Nov 18

Dr Chiu (pronounced 'chew', and who tolerates the inevitable jokes with good humour) is my idea of the perfect dentist. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain why I need work done and how to prevent problems in future. That leaves me best able to look after my teeth. In fact, now I think back on it, since my initial treatments to correct some longstanding issues, I've followed his advice and haven't needed anything but a routine scale and clean since. Speaks for itself, really. He is passionate and patient with his work to the point of fussiness, which for someone who pokes around in your mouth with sharp implements, is the right attitude to have. The clinic is well maintained and has a comforting atmosphere, and the reception staff are always friendly and accommodating.

David Wong

05:09 28 Nov 18

Excellent experience. Dr Chiu is one of the most professional dentist I have ever had. He is willing to spend time to discuss my tooth treatment and patiently answer any questions I had with the dental procedures. The information he provided allowed me to make informed decisions unlike other dentists who would just tell me what I need (without telling me the consequences of the procedures). Definitely would recommend Dr Chiu to everyone.

Eric Chai

04:49 28 Nov 18

Dr Chiu is one of the best dentists i ever had. Very professional and very patient. He explained the procedures in a very detailed way to ensure i fully understand what is going to happen during the session. I highly recommend him to everyone.

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