Implant Dentistry for Missing Teeth

Dental implants provide a permanent solution for missing teeth. When properly taken care of and cleaned regularly, dental implants function just like natural teeth.

Good candidates for dental implants possess sufficient bone density in the area where there is a tooth gap and have enough tolerance to undergo oral surgery and its recovery period.

Benefits

Losing even one tooth can have serious repercussions for your health, self-esteem and quality of life. Dental implants provide a natural-looking and feeling replacement option that protects jawbone structure by maintaining structure of jawbone structure and preventing bone deterioration.

An implant consists of a titanium artificial root screw placed into your jawbone where your missing tooth was. Over time, it fuses with bone and tissue for a permanent solution and can even support dental crowns, bridges or dentures to replace total tooth loss.

Dental implants offer an alternative to dental bridges that necessitate filing down healthy neighboring teeth for their placement, as they do not touch or alter surrounding teeth during placement or maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, they may last a lifetime with proper planning of procedures and recovery for optimal results. Our team can assist in the process for optimal results - beyond simply avoiding hard foods that could damage them further, we encourage our clients to practice good oral hygiene through regular brushing and flossing habits.

Procedure

After your initial consultation, your dental professional will devise a treatment plan tailored specifically to your individual needs. You have the option of either local anesthesia or IV sedation during your procedure - for either option it's best not to eat anything for at least several hours prior. If going under local anesthesia however, try not eating or drinking anything during that timeframe as this may interfere with its effectiveness.

At surgery, an oral surgeon makes an incision into the bone to expose it. Drill holes into it and place a metal post within each hole drilled; after several months have passed, this implant site will heal up and support an artificial tooth.

Dental implants can replace one, multiple, or all missing teeth in an arch of teeth. When cared for properly, it should last a lifetime. Good oral hygiene practices should be employed in order to keep the area free of infection and debris buildup. If any issues arise with your implant(s), consult your dentist immediately as they will inspect and help resolve it quickly.

Cost

Dental implants tend to be more costly than alternative solutions for tooth replacement, yet they offer superior long-term results and protect adjacent natural teeth that would otherwise be ground down and destroyed to support bridges or removable appliances.

Dental insurance typically only covers a portion of the costs. More comprehensive plans that include major services may cover up to 50%.

Your choice of implant may also influence its cost; an endosteal implant requires sufficient jawbone mass for support; otherwise a bone graft may be required.

Patients without dental coverage or who cannot cover all costs related to implants typically opt for CareCredit payment plans as an affordable payment solution, allowing you to spread out payments over time rather than all at once; many find this makes the process more manageable financially.

Appearance

Dental implants, placed by an implant dentist Toronto, are designed to fit perfectly with the color and shape of your surrounding teeth for a permanent solution that will make you more self-confident in social situations. Furthermore, unlike dentures or bridges which could affect healthy neighboring teeth negatively; dental implants do not negatively affect healthy neighboring teeth in any way if taken care of correctly to preserve proper bone structure - thus potentially prolonging their longevity for life!

Dental implants differ from other tooth replacement options because they replace a missing tooth's root. As such, an implant provides a stable base for its crown to replicate natural functioning as much as possible.

Missing teeth often restrict their diets and make eating firmer foods uncomfortable; in addition, they may feel self-conscious about their smile. Dental implants restore your appearance and allow you to eat, speak, and smile freely once more; in addition, they're the most long-term and durable tooth replacement option available.