Dental Implants Dentistry | Implantology | Toronto, Ontario

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Dental Implant Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.

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Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence. Implants can also help prevent the undesirable deterioration of the jawbone and facial changes that follow the loss of teeth. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life.

The Surgical Procedure

The surgical procedure is totally painless, performed using local anesthetic and occasionally an oral sedative or nitrous oxide. For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures.

First, implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your dentist is forming new replacement teeth.

After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. The doctor will uncover the implants and attach small posts, which will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. These posts protrude through the gums. When the artificial teeth are placed, these posts will not be seen. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption.

Implant Replacement Teeth

After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, your referring dentist can begin the process of fabricating the replacement tooth. Small posts are placed into the implants which will fasten to the replacement teeth.

There are several different types of implant replacement teeth or prostheses. The implant teeth may be fixed into place much like your own teeth. Replacing teeth in this manner is called a crown for a single tooth replacement, or a bridge if several teeth are replaced.

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