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Dental Implants
Many people who work hard to maintain good oral health still end up losing teeth due to gum disease or dental injury.
Dental implants provide an aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking alternative to missing teeth. Implants are natural-looking artificial teeth that are attached to a titanium screw that is surgically attached to the upper or lower jawbone. Bridges, dentures, and crowns are fitted over the screws to securely attach your new teeth to your jaw. It looks and functions like natural teeth.
Dental implants are durable, stable, and strong. Made to last for many years, they may occasionally need to be re-tightened and may wear over time
Permanent Solution
Patients love dental implants, as they provide a permanent solution to missing teeth over traditional dentures, which are removable. Instead, implants remain inside your mouth, just like normal teeth. If you have a healthy jawbone, you might be a candidate for permanent dental implants.
Dental implants can help:
- Support a denture or bridge to make it more comfortable and secure;
- Restore or replace missing teeth without affecting the adjacent healthy teeth;
- Resolve bite problems caused by teeth shifting into the spaces left by missing teeth;
- Enhance speech, chewing and digestion;
- Provide support for facial tissues.
Installing Dental Implants:
The Process
When you opt for dental implants, you will have to visit your periodontist several times over a few months. It starts with determining whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure. Some of the criteria include:
- Having one or more missing teeth
- Can’t or won’t wear dentures
- Having healthy oral tissue
- Having reached full growth in your jawbone
- Having sufficient bone – or be able to have a bone graft – to secure your implants and no conditions that can affect bone healing negatively
You cannot have dental implants if you smoke tobacco, and you must be willing to commit several months to the process.
During the early phases, your dentist will take x-rays and molds of your teeth and jaw to determine the available space in the gum tissue, bone and teeth. This is crucial to determining whether you are a suitable candidate for dental implants.
The implant will be surgically inserted into the jaw bone and left to integrate into the bone. Although the wound will heal quickly, it can take as much as six months for the implant to be integrated into the bone and for the bone to fit snugly and securely around the implant.
Different types of implants are available, and some types require a second surgery to place the post that holds the artificial tooth in place. Other types of implants require only one surgery, as the anchor and post are already attached, and therefore, installed at the same time.
Several – usually about two months – weeks later , your new custom-made artificial teeth will be ready to be fitted to the post. Because we want to ensure that your new teeth are comfortable and functional, this process may take a month or so to complete. Once you and your periodontist are both satisfied with the fit and function of your teeth, they will be securely attached to the implant.
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Dental Implants FAQs
What are dental implants and how do they replace missing teeth?
Dental implants are artificial teeth attached to a titanium screw that is surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. Bridges, dentures, or crowns are then fitted over the screws, creating a stable, natural-looking replacement that looks and functions like real teeth.
Why choose dental implants over traditional dentures?
Implants are considered a more permanent solution: they stay in place, unlike removable dentures. They also help prevent shifting of adjacent teeth, support facial tissues, and restore better chewing, speech, and function.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Ideal candidates:
- Have one or more missing teeth
- Do not want or cannot wear dentures
- Possess healthy oral tissue and have finished jawbone growth
- Have sufficient bone in the jaw (or can get a bone graft)
- Are free of conditions that impair bone healing
Note: smokers are generally not eligible.
How long does the dental implant process take?
The process is multi-step and spans several months. It begins with evaluation (x-rays, molds), then surgical insertion, followed by a healing period (up to six months) for osseointegration, and eventually fitting the artificial tooth. Some implant systems require two surgeries; others combine anchor and post in one.
Can I receive implants if I need a bone graft?
Yes. Even if your jaw lacks sufficient bone, you may still qualify for implants after a bone graft to strengthen the site.
Do dental implants ever need maintenance or adjustment?
Yes. Though designed to last many years, implants occasionally need to be re-tightened. Over time parts (like the crown) may wear and require replacement.
How do dental implants help preserve my oral health?
Implants can support dentures or bridges, restore missing teeth without harming neighboring healthy teeth, prevent shifting of teeth into gaps, and help maintain facial structure and tissues.
How do I start the process at Halton Village Dental and who do I contact?
To begin, call 905-873-7300 to schedule an evaluation. Halton Village Dental will assess your eligibility, perform scans and molds, and plan the implant procedure.