Dental Implants

Dr Mark Peddey has been placing and restoring dental implants since 2000. In 2013 this experience was complemented by his successful completion of a 12 month Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry with the GIDE Institute and UCLA.

This is a comprehensive international implant training program for general dentists. It covers all aspects of bone and implant management for long term success and aesthetics. The program involved 20 contact days of lectures, hands on training, live demonstrations and students presenting their own case presentations. Throughout the year students completed online study and examinations as well as personal attendance in lecture and surgical environments.

This continuing education program has consolidated Dr Mark Peddey’s extensive experience in the planning, placement, restoration and ongoing care of dental implants. The Master Clinicians Program brings new distinctions to Implant Dentistry at Dentistry in Elwood.

All implant patients at Dentistry in Elwood are encouraged to participate in our Implant Review Clinic. This is a complimentary annual appointment where we allocate time to specifically examine and diagnose the health of the tissues supporting your implant and restoration. This is a practice initiative designed to enhance the health and longevity of your implant investment.

Dental Implants may be recommended to replace


Benefits

They won’t decay, they won’t corrode and you won’t get toothache. Dental implants are not merely a replacement tooth, they are an upgrade.

What is the process of dental implants like?

After your consultation appointment and review of your necessary scans and X-rays the time frames and fees for your treatment will be discussed.

There are four processes involved in the placement and management of dental implants. These are called treatment phases:

  1. Planning phase
  2. Surgical placement phase
  3. Restorative phase
  4. Maintenance phase

Implant Planning

Once you are identified as a suitable candidate for dental implants, scans, X-rays and impressions are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone and gum tissue health, and spacing availability.

Commonly a device called a radiographic surgical guide will need to be constructed. This aids Dr Peddey in the precise placement of the implant. Dr Peddey only uses the most advanced surgical planning technology available.

Surgical Placement

While the area is numb the implant is surgically placed. Additionally, critically missing bone and soft tissue may be grafted at this stage. Healing periods vary from patient to patient and between area to area. Sutures are usually required and will be removed 10 days later.

Restorative Phase

Immediate tooth replacement with a ceramic crown may be possible once the dental implant