Dental Implants in St. Catharines
Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth. Not only do you lose chewing capacity when a tooth is lost, but un-replaced teeth can cause other teeth to be lost, tipped or crowded and create subsequent problems. There are also the obvious problems of poor appearance and loss of self-esteem caused by one or more missing teeth.
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. Dental implants can be placed in either the upper or lower jaws. Due to the biocompatible properties of titanium, a dental implant fuses with the bone and becomes a good anchor for the replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used in solutions for replacing single or multiple missing teeth.
Single Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants
A dental implant is an ideal solution for a single missing tooth. When both a tooth and root are damaged, the ideal permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. The procedure is simple and virtually painless. A dental implant looks and functions just like a natural tooth and can enhance your self-esteem by providing a healthy and brighter smile.
Treatment Procedures
Initially, the area involved is examined to determine the course of treatment. Radiographs and models will assist in your treatment plan.
The dental implant is a fabricated core that is placed in the location of your missing tooth. A temporary tooth is often placed to allow you to eat and function while the implant integrates into the jawbone. The integration process varies depending on the location of the missing tooth.
Prior to placing the crown, an impression is taken to fabricate an implant abutment, which attaches to the implant. A final impression is then taken to create a porcelain crown, which is placed on the abutment. Your new crown should fit, function and look like a natural tooth. Proper hygiene is essential to keep the tooth and tissue healthy.
Multiple Teeth Replacement With Dental Implants
Dental implants are often used to replace several missing teeth. Having dental implants replace your missing teeth can give you unparalleled strength and stability allowing you to eat what you want. A fixed bridge can be cemented to two or more dental implants.
Dental implants will also preserve your facial appearance and prevent further bone loss adjacent to the missing teeth. If several teeth are missing in the back end of the mouth, the only truly stable alternative would be a fixed bridge supported by dental implants. Removable dentures cannot offer the same stability or function as dental implants can.
Treatment Procedures
Initially, the area involved is examined to determine the course of treatment. Radiographs and models will assist in your treatment plan.
The dental implants are fabricated cores that are placed in the location of your missing tooth. A temporary bridge is often placed to allow you to eat and function while the implants integrate into the jawbone. The integration process varies depending on the location of the missing teeth.
Prior to placing the bridge, an impression is taken to fabricate the implant abutments, which attach to the implants. A final impression is then taken to create a porcelain bridge, which is placed on the abutments. Your new bridge should fit, function and look like natural teeth. Proper hygiene is essential to keep the teeth and tissue healthy.
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Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. With implants, you can rediscover the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh, and enjoy life. Implants are expected to last for a lifetime, don’t decay and won’t affect your surrounding teeth.
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