Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
Replacing missing teeth can help patients restore their smiles and reduce complications such as bone loss and a shifting bite.
Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
Replacing missing teeth can help patients restore their smiles and reduce complications such as bone loss and a shifting bite.
Dental Implants Replace Single or Multiple Missing Teeth
Dental Implants in South Calgary
In our South Calgary dental practice, we offer dental implants as a solution to the problem of missing teeth. Missing teeth may lead to limitations when chewing or speaking naturally but replacing missing teeth can restore function and fill the gap in your smile.
Because dental implants replace the entire tooth, including the root, they can act as a stand-alone tooth replacement without the need to alter healthy adjacent teeth.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants replace single or multiple missing teeth. They can also act as anchors to secure dentures in place using either bar or ball attachments.
While the types of dental implants vary widely, most consist of a dental implant post (or screw) and a dental implant crown. The post, which is surgically inserted into the jawbone, is made of a biocompatible metal and designed to integrate with the natural bone.
Dental implants usually include an abutment, or attachment, that joins the dental implant to the crown.
The dental implant crown will restore the chewing surface and fill the gap left by a missing tooth.
Dental implants promote the retention of healthy bone and prevent remaining teeth from shifting toward the space left by an extracted or lost tooth.
Preparing for Dental Implants
When seeking dental implants at Avenida Dental Centre, a full evaluation will be necessary.
- Determine if adequate bone exits
- Rule out dental conditions such as gum disease
- Discuss patients’ expectations, cost and the procedure
- Go over medications that may interfere with surgery
- Discuss any additional procedures such as bone grafting
We will discuss every tooth-replacement option and provide information to help patients make a choice that supports their own goals for their oral health.
Dental Implant Procedure
In most cases, dental implants require several phases of treatment.
Surgical placement – The dental implant post will be placed in the bone at the predetermined site.
Healing and integration – The bone and gums will heal following the procedure. Full integration takes on average three to six months. Some health conditions and smoking cigarettes may prolong the integration process.
Restoration – A custom dental crown will attach to the implant. Our South Calgary dentists will closely match the porcelain crown to the appearance of surrounding teeth for a more natural-looking outcome.
Caring for Dental Implants
Single dental implants require the same type of home and professional care as natural teeth.
- Brush teeth at least twice daily
- Floss between all teeth daily
- Maintain regular professional care
- Avoid overly hard substances that could damage the crown
We will examine your dentistry and teeth at each dental exam to identify damage and make sure they are functioning properly.
Ready to Complete Your Smile in South Calgary?
Our dentists, Dr. Jayde Wiedemann, Dr. Colton Toy, or Dr. Christine Holko, will discuss tooth replacement options, cost of treatment and what to expect when you contact us to arrange an exam.
We look forward to welcoming you.
MEET OUR DOCTOR
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I grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta. At the time it was a city of 55,000 but felt very much like a small town. After two years of study at Medicine Hat College, I moved to Edmonton to begin my dental education at the University of Alberta. Upon graduation in 2011, I decided to further my dental training by entering a general practice residency offered by the University of British Columbia. This program, based in Vancouver General Hospital, provided me with the opportunity to further my dental skills, knowledge and …
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
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You might be surprised to learn that getting a dental implant in South Calgary is not as uncomfortable as you might think.
The process starts with implant placement surgery. During your surgery, dental anesthetics are used to ensure that you are numb and don’t feel anything during the procedure.
After implant placement surgery, we give your implant time to heal and integrate with your bone, which happens through a process called osseointegration. This typically takes anywhere from three to six months.
When your implant is fully fused with your bone, it is ready to support your new tooth. You’ll return to Avenida Dental Centre where our dentists will attach the customized crown they designed to complement your smile.
A dental implant closely mimics your natural tooth since it replaces both your tooth and its root. It provides excellent longevity since it has the potential to last for a lifetime with excellent home care and regular dental checkups.
If you are suffering from tooth loss and would like to learn more about tooth replacement options, our dentists would love to talk with you. During an evaluation, they can determine if tooth implants in South Calgary are the right treatment for your needs and walk you through the treatment process.
Dentistry has seen some incredible and impressive advancements, especially concerning tooth replacement.
Any archeologist will confirm that humans have always been interested in restoring a lost tooth. We’ve been incredibly clever and creative in our techniques and materials, yet few replacement teeth can fuse with your jaw bone without being rejected.
The Success of Dental Implants
While there are many things to appreciate about dental implants, a major draw is the over 95 percent success rate they enjoy.
Many Calgary patients can enjoy the look and function of a new smile without having to worry about their implant slipping, falling, or failing.
Natural-Looking Tooth Restorations
While many tooth restorations are beautifully and accurately handcrafted to resemble your natural tooth, only dental implants can fill in for an absent tooth by mimicking the tooth root and thereby stimulating healthy bone growth.
With dental implants, patients never worry about receding jaw bone, shifting teeth, and other dental issues. You can eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Modern Dental Implants in Calgary
If you are interested in restoring a tooth, contact Avenida Dental Centre. We are more than happy to arrange a consultation with our dentist to go over your options.
ContactIf you’re considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, you may be wondering what to expect. Here’s how the process works.
The first step is placing the implant into your jawbone during a simple surgical procedure. After placement is completed, we allow your implant time to heal and fuse with your bone. This happens naturally over a period of three to six months because your implant is made of biocompatible titanium.
Once your implant is fully healed and integrated with your bone, it’s ready to support a new tooth. Your South Calgary dentist designs your new tooth using durable porcelain that we customize to match your smile.
Dental implants can also support prosthetic appliances like a dental bridge or denture, allowing patients with multiple missing teeth to enjoy the benefits that implants have to offer.
Tooth implants protect the health of your bone by keeping it stimulated, just like a natural root would. This also provides excellent longevity since they can often last for a lifetime.
Another benefit of choosing a dental implant to replace a lost tooth is that it is almost like having your natural tooth back again. Your new tooth looks, feels, and functions just like your natural tooth did, which also makes it easy to care for since brushing and flossing are the same.
Contact Avenida Dental Centre today if you’d like more information about dental implants.
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