Dental Implants

When you lose a tooth, aesthetics aren’t your only concern. Your smile has been affected, but the empty space can also cause the adjacent teeth to shift, which increases the chances of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and even bone loss setting in. Many of these dental crises can be prevented with a dental implant.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium cylinder that acts as a substitute root. After numbing the area with a local anaesthetic, your dentist will surgically place the implant into your jaw bone. Once it is properly bonded (a process known as osseointegration, which can take three to six months), your dentist secures a replacement tooth at the top. Although not a natural tooth, a dental implant looks, feels, and functions like one.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants are a popular restorative treatment because they have a host of benefits.

• Preserved facial structure: When you lose a tooth, the surrounding bone will shrink and potentially cause your jaw line to recede. By preventing jaw bone deterioration, dental implants allow your face to retain its normal shape.
• Tooth structure preservation: Unlike bridges, dental implants do not require the surrounding healthy teeth to be altered.
• Comfortable to wear: Because they are securely anchored, dental implants do not shift or slip like dentures do.
• Improved confidence:  Dental implants allow you to smile openly and easily, and you can enjoy eating again without pain or embarrassment. Because you look better, you will feel better and be more confident.

How long do dental implants last?

With proper attention to oral hygiene and regular check-ups, your dental implant will serve you well for many years. Be sure to keep the gum tissue around the implant clean and healthy, to prevent decay from setting in.

Our office only uses implant systems from manufacturers and laboratories that have a reputation for quality, so we are confident that your new implant will be comfortable, functional, and long-lasting.