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DENTAL IMPLANTS

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?
  • A dental implant is an artificial root made of titanium that allows us to replace one, several or all of your teeth without having to damage adjacent teeth.
  • Implants best imitate your natural teeth both aesthetically and functionally.
IN WHICH SITUATIONS A DENTAL IMPLANT CAN BE USED?

Replacement of a single tooth

  • An implant is inserted in the jaw bone to replace the root of an extracted tooth or of a tooth soon to be extracted.
  • Following a healing period of 3-4 months, a crown will be attached to the implant. This step is performed by your dentist.
  • The alternative treatment would be a traditional bridge which requires preparing and therefore damaging the teeth adjacent to the missing one.

Replacement of multiple teeth with an implant supported bridge

  • Implants are an ideal solution for replacing several adjacent teeth.
  • For example, if you miss three adjacent teeth, two implants can be placed at each end of the edentulous space. Thereafter, a three-unit bridge supported by two implants will make a solid fixed restoration.

Replacement of all the teeth

  • When all the teeth are missing, 4 to 8 implants are placed in strategic positions.
  • Teeth or dentures then attach to these implants providing a much more stable and comfortable restoration compared to traditional dentures.
ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
  • Conservative treatment: The teeth adjacent to the missing tooth don’t need to be prepared and damaged as in the case of a traditional bridge.
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  • Aesthetics: Implants have the appearance of natural teeth.
  • Preservation of bone structure: Dental implants act like tooth roots, by transmitting the chewing forces to the jaw bone, they stimulate the bone and prevent its atrophy.
  • Comfort, confidence and improved chewing ability: You can speak and eat again with comfort and confidence. In addition, implants eliminate the need to cover the palate and interfere with tasting food.
  • Predictability: With a 95% success rate, implants are an excellent long-term tooth replacement solution.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
  • The majority of people can have dental implants.
  • An evaluation will be performed to determine if you are a good candidate.
  • Traditional and/or 3D x-rays are taken to assess the quantity of available bone.
IMPLANT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE
  • For most patients, placement of dental implants requires only one surgical procedure.
  • The implants are positioned in the jaw bone. Sutures are placed and will be removed two weeks after the procedure.
  • Depending on the situation, three to six months after implant placement, your dentist may take impressions for the crown(s) to be fabricated.
MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF YOUR DENTAL IMPLANTS

You must take care of your implants as much as you take care of your natural teeth

  • Implants must be maintained and cleaned as much as your natural teeth (brushing, flossing and use of interdental brushes).
  • Follow-up examinations by your periodontist are essential to ensure that the gum surrounding your implants remains healthy and that the bone supporting your implants is stable.

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