Treatment

Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

Dental implants are another method of tooth replacement. In simple terms they are titanium rods or screws that are fixed to the jawbone. An extension is then secured to the implant and a new crown is created and placed to match the colour and contours of the existing teeth.

During the first stage, we will place the implant into the bone and cover it. This procedure will be carried out under local anesthetic. In some cases where there is not enough bone, a bone graft is needed before the implant can be placed. Over the next two to three months, the implant will fuse with the bone to become solid. During the “healing period”, we will use a temporary fixed bridge or a removable denture to close the gap.

In the second treatment stage, we will securely attach a precision fitting post into the healed implant. We will then, create the final new tooth crown.

Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, Implantologist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs.

• Replacing a Single Tooth If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it.
• Replacing Several Teeth If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them.
• Replacing All of Your Teeth If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them.
• Sinus Augmentation A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants.
• Ridge Modification Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. To correct the problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. The defect is then filled with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge. Ridge modification has been shown to greatly improve appearance and increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come.