The advantages of dental implants
- A dental implant gives the same sensation as a natural tooth: Strong and stable, a dental implant replaces a lost or missing tooth so that it looks and functions like a natural tooth.
- Protect healthy bone: When a tooth is lost, if it is not replaced, bone resorption occurs. Dental implants are the only restoration that preserves and stimulates the bone. They help prevent bone resorption.
- Protect your healthy teeth: Replacing teeth with a bridge requires cutting adjacent teeth, and thus damaging healthy teeth. The dental implant integrates with the jaw at the location of the missing tooth without impacting the health of adjacent teeth. The dental implant also prevents the movement or extrusion of adjacent teeth.
- Dental implants remain in place: Dentures can slip when you eat, talk, smile or cough. Dental implants are an appropriate solution since they fit into your jaw without moving.
- Speak normally, without distortion of sounds and words: Unlike dentures, which make some sounds more difficult to pronounce (especially S, V, F), dental implants allow you to have a natural diction.
- Eat your favorite foods: Enjoy the foods you love without hesitation! Compared to removable dentures that can make chewing more complicated, dental implants are like natural teeth, you can eat and bite whatever you want.
- Dental implants are built to last and provide a long-term solution:Unlike dental dentures or bridges, dental implants can last a lifetime if they are well maintained by the patient. It is important to provide the same care as a natural tooth, that is, brushing well after each meal and flossing daily. Also, do not neglect routine visits to the dentist, a visit to 6 months. This allows a good cleaning of the natural teeth and the implant, as well as preventing problems that could affect the health of the implant, including gum disease
Do you have a missing tooth?
Losing teeth can significantly affect confidence and self-esteem, in addition to limiting chewing ability and clarity of speech. Fortunately, dental implants are a great alternative for tooth replacement and can help you regain a bright smile.
What is a dental implant?
The dental implant is nothing less than a new root for the tooth. It is a titanium structure, which looks like a screw, and that is installed under the line of the gums. It is installed in the existing bone and integrates with the bone structure of the jaw. A crown, which forms the visible white part of the tooth, is then attached to the implant.
Am I a good candidate for dental implants?
You need to have a good general health, gums in a good condition, as well as good bone density in the jaws for an implant can be anchored. During your initial consultation, your dental surgeon will carefully examine the area of your mouth where implant placement is recommended. A three-dimensional X-ray will be needed to ensure the available bone volume. Once the results are obtained, the treatment plan is coordinated with your dentist to obtain the best possible results.
When are dental implants used?
Dental implants can be used to replace one or more teeth. For the replacement of a single tooth, an individual crown is manufactured and placed on the implant. When multiple teeth need to be replaced, multiple implants can be used to accommodate a partial denture, meaning a "bridge", or a complete denture.
What is the difference between an implant and a dental crown?
The implant replaces the root of the missing tooth, the part of the tooth under the gumline. The crown replaces the visible part of the tooth and is placed on the implant after the healing period. The two parts complement each other and complete the replacement of the tooth.
How is an implant placed?
During a surgical procedure, your dental implant is inserted directly into the jawbone in the space left free by the missing tooth. It will then be allowed to heal for a period of several months. During this healing period, the implant fuses with the surrounding bone. This process is called osteointegration. Once the healing is completed, the dentist puts the crown on the implant to harmonize everything and get your dream smile.
At the Oracare Dental Center, we offer an initial consultation for dental implants so the dentist can explain your different available options and answer all your questions. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information or to schedule your consultation! Hope to see you soon!
The advantages of dental implants
- A dental implant gives the same sensation as a natural tooth: Strong and stable, a dental implant replaces a lost or missing tooth so that it looks and functions like a natural tooth.
- Protect healthy bone: When a tooth is lost, if it is not replaced, bone resorption occurs. Dental implants are the only restoration that preserves and stimulates the bone. They help prevent bone resorption.
- Protect your healthy teeth: Replacing teeth with a bridge requires cutting adjacent teeth, and thus damaging healthy teeth. The dental implant integrates with the jaw at the location of the missing tooth without impacting the health of adjacent teeth. The dental implant also prevents the movement or extrusion of adjacent teeth.
- Dental implants remain in place: Dentures can slip when you eat, talk, smile or cough. Dental implants are an appropriate solution since they fit into your jaw without moving.
- Speak normally, without distortion of sounds and words: Unlike dentures, which make some sounds more difficult to pronounce (especially S, V, F), dental implants allow you to have a natural diction.
- Eat your favorite foods: Enjoy the foods you love without hesitation! Compared to removable dentures that can make chewing more complicated, dental implants are like natural teeth, you can eat and bite whatever you want.
- Dental implants are built to last and provide a long-term solution:Unlike dental dentures or bridges, dental implants can last a lifetime if they are well maintained by the patient. It is important to provide the same care as a natural tooth, that is, brushing well after each meal and flossing daily. Also, do not neglect routine visits to the dentist, a visit to 6 months. This allows a good cleaning of the natural teeth and the implant, as well as preventing problems that could affect the health of the implant, including gum disease
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Walking Distance From Concordia and McGill Universities, as well as many other colleges
