Dental Implants in Angus: Restore Your Smile
Permanent Replacement for Missing Teeth
Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience that will significantly impact your confidence, your oral health and potentially even your overall health. At Rainbow Dental Centre in Angus, we offer dental implants as a long-lasting solution to replace missing teeth. Our dentists have completed extensive additional training in the placement of dental implants ranging from one implant to multiple implants. Our doctors and our team are committed to providing exceptional dental implant care to restore your smile and to improve the function of your teeth.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are made of two components: the root form and the tooth crown that screws into the artificial root. The root form, made of titanium, is surgically implanted into the jaw bone in the place of a missing tooth. Once the bone has formed around the artificial root, the crown of the missing tooth is attached to the implant. The crown is fabricated by a dental lab to perfectly match the adjacent teeth and to fit into the bite creating a replacement tooth that is not only functional, but esthetically pleasing.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Improved Appearance: Dental implants look and function like natural teeth, restoring your smile’s beauty and your ability to eat the foods you love.
- Enhanced Function: Implants allow you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
- Preserved Jawbone: Implants help to prevent bone loss, maintaining your facial structure.
- Durability: With proper maintenance and homecare, dental implants can last a lifetime.
- Increased Comfort: Unlike dentures, implants are fixed in place. No need to remove at night or use adhesive to hold in place.
The Dental Implant Process
- Consultation: Dr. Layth will evaluate your overall and oral health as well as the quality and width of your jawbone to determine if you’re a suitable candidate for dental implants.
- Implant Placement: The implant is surgically placed into your jawbone in a procedure that typically takes an hour or so and requires local anesthetic (freezing).
- Osseointegration: During the healing phase, the implant will fuse with the jawbone over the course of 4-6 months.
- Abutment Placement: A connector is attached to the implant which allows for the gingival tissue (gums) to become shaped in a way that will complement the lab fabricated crown and look very natural
- Restoration: A dental crown, bridge, or denture is placed on the abutment or abutments, replacing one or multiple teeth.
Immediate Replacement for Multiple Teeth: All-on-4 Implants
For patients with multiple missing teeth, All-on-4 implants offer a revolutionary solution. This procedure involves placing four or more implants in the upper or lower jaw to support a full, permanent, fixed denture. This process provides an immediate, natural looking and functional solution to patients who do not want the hassle of a removable denture. Alternatively, an overdenture may be an option. An overdenture clips into dental implants, but functions as a full arch. This option does require daily removal and cleaning, but provides more stability than a traditional removable denture.
Caring for Your Dental Implants
Dental implants can be cared for just as you care for your natural teeth. Brushing, flossing and rinsing are all recommended to keep your implant clean and free of plaque and biofilm. Regular dental hygiene appointments and check-ups will ensure your dental implant is healthy and clean. Your dentist and dental hygienist can give you tips to help to care for your dental implants at home.
Full Arch Dental Implants vs. Dentures
Dental implants used for replacement of multiple missing teeth offer several advantages over traditional dentures:
- Stability: Implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, preventing food from getting under the teeth, and eliminating the need for messy denture adhesives
- Comfort: Implants feel and function like natural teeth.
- Bone Preservation: Implants help prevent bone loss in the jaw which ensures your facial structure remains “full” and not sunken
- Confidence: Implants provide a long-term and natural looking solution for missing teeth, boosting self-esteem.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
To determine if you’re a suitable candidate for dental implants, schedule a consultation with our team at Rainbow Dental Centre in Angus. Our dentists have extensive training in dental implant placement and will assess your oral health and discuss the treatment options available to you based on your individual needs.
Call or book an appointment now to restore your smile!
Rainbow Dental Centre 1 Water Street Angus, ON, L0M 1B0 Canada 705 424 0873 or angusrainbowdental@gmail.com
