Dental Implants in Richmond
Dental implants are one of the most preferred methods for replacing missing teeth. Unlike other types of tooth replacements that are removable or require cutting down the adjacent teeth, implants stand independent from the rest of your bite. When fully integrated, today’s implants can be a part of your smile for the rest of your life.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium fixture placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. After healing and integration with the bone, it can support a replacement tooth or multiple teeth.
A complete implant restoration generally includes:
- Implant: The titanium fixture placed within the jawbone
- Abutment: The connector between the implant and the replacement tooth
- Crown, bridge or full-arch restoration: The visible teeth designed to restore function and appearance
Why Personalised Planning Matters
Implant treatment is not simply about placing an implant. Particularly in complex or aesthetically demanding cases, successful treatment requires careful attention to:
- The final position and appearance of the replacement teeth
- Gum shape and soft tissue support
- Bone volume and implant position
- Bite forces and long-term stability
- The condition of adjacent teeth
- The patient’s oral hygiene and maintenance plan
Meet Dr Poli Gunaridis
Dr Poli Gunaridis (Dentist) provides personalised implant treatment for patients with single missing teeth, multiple missing teeth, implant bridges and full-arch rehabilitation options such as All-on-4® treatment concepts.
He works exclusively in implant and regenerative dentistry, with a focus on careful planning, precision and long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Dr Poli has extensive experience in complex implant treatment, including:
- Single-tooth dental implants
- Implant-supported bridges
- All-on-4® full-arch rehabilitation
- Bone grafting and guided bone regeneration
- Sinus lift procedures
- Soft-tissue grafting
- Complex and aesthetically demanding implant cases
Since graduating from the University of Queensland, Dr Poli has placed thousands of implants and performed advanced implant and regenerative surgical procedures. He also lectures locally and internationally on implant and grafting procedures.
At Bridge Rd Dental, Dr Poli takes the time to assess each patient individually and develop a treatment plan based on their oral health, bone and gum condition, bite, aesthetic goals and long-term needs.
Book an Implant Consultation
Whether you have lost a tooth due to trauma, have several missing teeth, or are considering a fixed alternative to dentures, a comprehensive consultation can help determine the most suitable treatment pathway.
All treatment is subject to comprehensive clinical assessment. Individual results, risks, treatment times and suitability vary between patients. All-on-4® is a registered trademark of Nobel Biocare.
