Dental Implants
Have you lost one or more of your teeth and feel that this is affecting your daily life, undermining your self-confidence, and would like to do something about it permanently? Do you have a badly damaged tooth and fear serious consequences are on the horizon? Then you may be a good candidate for a dental implant!
We offer implantology services at our Edmundston dental clinic. Here's everything you need to know.
The advantages of dental implants
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium rod surgically inserted into the jawbone. This small titanium screw acts as a root for one or more replacement teeth. Once surgically inserted, the implant fuses with the bone during the healing process. Subsequently, a crown can be attached to replace a single missing tooth on a permanent basis. Implants can also support a bridge or prosthesis to replace several teeth, or even the entire dentition of a jaw.
Benefits
- Dental implants are durable. It is estimated that in 95% of cases, the implant is still in place and stable after 15 years.
- Missing or badly damaged teeth can lead to a number of complexes. Dental implants can help you regain your self-confidence, while providing renewed comfort comparable to that of your natural teeth.
- Choosing a dental implant helps prevent bone loss and, consequently, the subsidence of adjacent teeth. It keeps the bone stimulated and preserves it.
- Implants restore the joy of eating! Tooth loss or ill-fitting prostheses reduce masticatory function.
- Missing teeth are often replaced with acrylic partial or full dentures, but these need to be adjusted regularly due to bone loss. Implant-supported dentures are therefore a better choice, as they offer all the advantages of dentures, but without the disadvantages.
The implantation process
Before implantation
Your dentist plans the procedure using X-rays and a 3D scan of your teeth and jaws, guaranteeing a high degree of precision. This preliminary assessment is also used to determine whether implants can be placed directly, or whether a bone graft will be required first.
During implant placement
During surgery, a small incision is carefully made to insert the implant directly into your jawbone. The site is then closed with stitches. Each step is performed with the utmost care to ensure an impeccable result, and repeated if several implants are placed.
After implantation
A healing period is to be expected, which may last several months. During this time, new bone cells grow around the implant, facilitating its fusion with the bone. This process, known as osseointegration, provides the implant with remarkable stability and strength.
Fitting an artificial tooth
Now it's time for the final step: your dentist attaches the crown (single artificial tooth), bridge or prosthesis to your dental implant(s), now firmly anchored in your jawbone. Depending on your needs, several implants can be installed in a single operation, enabling you to quickly regain functional teeth.
Dental implants offer a durable and effective solution for restoring a radiant smile and pain-free chewing. Precisely planned and carefully carried out, this procedure guarantees results comparable to natural teeth. Not only will you regain your self-confidence, you'll also prevent bone loss. Don't let missing teeth affect your daily life, take back control today! Contact our Edmundston dental clinic for a consultation and take the first step towards a set of teeth that will let you live life to the full!
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