Bone loss in the jaw can result from gum disease, injury, or long-term tooth loss. It is also a common consequence of wearing dentures over time. In the past, significant bone loss often made dental implants difficult without first undergoing bone grafting.

Today, advances in implant technology mean that most patients with bone loss can be fitted with dental implants, often within 1 to 3 days, without the need for grafting.

At The Point Dental in Point Cook, we use digital scanning technology to assess the condition of your jawbone, and our experienced team can advise on the most suitable implant option for your situation.

Tips for Preventing Bone Loss

• Maintain good oral hygiene with regular brushing and flossing
• See your dentist regularly
• Eat a balanced diet with adequate calcium
• Avoid smoking, which affects oral health and bone growth

Dentures and Bone Loss

Bone loss is a common consequence of wearing dentures. Compared to natural teeth, dentures exert only about 10% of the normal chewing pressure on the jaw. Without this stimulation, the supporting bone gradually resorbs. Over time, this can cause dentures to become loose and uncomfortable.

Dental implants help address this by restoring up to 80% of normal chewing force. They also offer several advantages over removable dentures and bridges:

• They look and feel like natural teeth
• They do not slip or move when eating or speaking
• They are a permanent, durable solution
• They are comfortable and feel natural once placed
• They do not cause the hygiene issues or mouth sores associated with dentures

All-on-4 Implants

All-on-4 is a full-arch implant technique that replaces all missing teeth using just four implants per arch, even in patients who have experienced bone loss.

The procedure is typically completed in 1 to 3 days and has a success rate of approximately 98%. Chewing power is restored to around 80% of normal, which for most patients means being able to eat without restriction and without further bone loss.

At The Point Dental, we use Nobel Biocare implants and our dentists are trained by the MALO Institute, the creators of the All-on-4 concept.

Zygoma Implants

Zygoma dental implants are designed for patients with severe upper jawbone loss. They are longer than standard implants and anchor into the cheekbone (zygoma) rather than the jaw, making them a viable option without bone grafting.

Zygoma implants are often used in combination with standard implants, with the zygoma implants placed at the back of the mouth and conventional implants at the front. The procedure is shorter and less invasive than bone grafting.

On-Site General Anaesthetic Facility

The Point Dental has an in-house general anaesthetic facility with specialist anaesthetists and lab technicians on-site. This means your full treatment, whether All-on-4 or zygoma implants, can be completed at one location without the need to attend a hospital.

Payment Options

After your initial consultation, we provide a written treatment plan with clear costs. We offer deposit-free, interest-free payment plans and accept most major health funds with on-the-spot claiming via HICAPS.

For patients who experience dental anxiety, dental fear management options, including sleep dentistry, are available.

Your Next Step

To find out whether dental implants are an option for you, book a consultation with The Point Dental. You can also view our gallery to see examples of previous treatment outcomes.