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Missing teeth can be a significant problem, but there are solutions available to replace them. Dental bridges and dentures have traditionally been used to replace missing teeth, but these options may not be ideal for everyone. Dental bridges require the alteration of healthy adjacent teeth. Additionally, both bridges and dentures can be uncomfortable and may not provide the same level of stability and function as natural teeth.
Dental implants, on the other hand, are a popular and effective option for replacing missing teeth. They are small, titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for the replacement tooth. Dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Moreover, they help prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.
Choosing the right dental specialist in Vancouver and following proper aftercare instructions can ensure that your new tooth (or teeth) will last for many years to come. With dental implant treatment, you can restore your smile and confidence. Dental implants in Vancouver offer a durable and natural-looking solution for those dealing with the inconvenience and discomfort of missing teeth. Consulting a dental specialist in Vancouver will help you achieve the best results for your dental implant needs.
If you’re missing a tooth (or teeth) you have options to replace them.
Dental bridges, or partial/complete dentures are not favorable alternatives to many, which is why you may be considering a dental implant. An implant is used to replace your missing root and support the replacement of an artificial tooth.
When you’ve come to the right specialist, your tooth/teeth implants with look, function, and feel natural.
A dental implant is an artificial root that has been manufactured from titanium metal. A specialist inserts the implant into your jawbone to replace the root of the natural tooth. With the implant in
place, the specialist will attach an artificial tooth to the implant, which acts as an anchor to fasten the replacement tooth in place.
The price for dental implants varies based on the number of implants and prostheses needed, as well as the quality of the patient's bone. For example:
The dental implant procedure is a collaborative effort between two specialists: an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist who performs the surgical placement of the implant, and a prosthodontist who attaches the prosthetic restoration, such as a crown, bridge, or denture, to the implant. At our Point Grey Vancouver clinic, we have both specialists on our team to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients. With their combined expertise, our specialists work together to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing result for each patient's unique situation.
You are. Assuming you’re in good general health. That mean you have healthy gums and enough jaw bone to hold an implant. This is why it is important to book a consultation for an implant as soon as you have lost a tooth, or had them removed by your dentist. By waiting too long (over 6-months), jaw bone density lessens and you may require bone grafting to make sure your jaw can accept teeth implants.
Your Vancouver Dental Specialty Clinic specialist will determine whether or not dental implants are right for you. If so, take note of the following stages:
Your specialist will insert an implant into your jawbone, underneath the gum tissue. Once completed, the gum tissue is stitched back into place. As the tissue heals, the implant bonds with our jawbone and attaches to the gum. This can take anywhere from 3-6 months to heal. Follow up visits at our Point Grey clinic will determine when we can move on to Stage 2.
Note: In some cases (contingent upon patient’s ability to accept so) the first and second stage (below) of the dental implant procedure can be done as one.
With the implant firmly bonded to your jawbone and gum tissue fully healed, your specialist will attach an abutment to the implant. An abutment is a post that connects the replacement tooth to the implant. Your artificial replacement tooth (or teeth) will then be attached to the abutment by your specialist.
Note: In some cases, it may take more than one appointment to properly fit the replacement tooth to the abutment. In addition, follow-up appointments will be required to ensure that your dental implant is looking, functioning, and feeling natural.
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In the event that you need to replace more than one, or all of your teeth, a fixed bridge will be anchored to your dental implants.
When receiving a dental implant from Vancouver Dental Specialty Clinic in Vancouver-Point Grey, your artificial replacement teeth will function like natural teeth. Therefore, maintenance and care will be the same as with natural teeth, following dental health best practices. Additionally, scheduling regular checkups with our clinic ensures the longevity and health of your dental implants.
Replacement of multiple teeth with implants
Replacement of lower left missing teeth with implants
The results in the photographs are examples only and do not imply any certainty of the result of a procedure, and all outcomes are subject to the circumstances of the individual patient.