Dental Implants in Sherwood Park, AB
Dental implants are a popular method for replacing lost teeth. They are
also very effective with high success rates. They are a viable alternative
to bridges and dentures.
How dental implants work
The implant itself is a titanium metal screw. The dentist will drill a
hole in the jawbone and place the implant in your first appointment. This
is generally done with the aid of anesthesia or sedation dentistry. You’ll
be sent home to allow the implant to fuse with the bone, a process known
as “Osseo integration.” Osseo integration is what makes dental
implants such a highly successful choice. The implant literally replaces
the root of the missing tooth.
When the process is complete you will return for the placement of the
prosthetic tooth. It will look like any other tooth, and it will be fixed
in place just like any of your normal teeth are.
Some patients may require more than two appointments to complete the implant
process. Every person is different! We’ll work out a treatment plan
with you when we discuss your implants with you.
Why dental implants are often the best solution for tooth loss
First, dental implants can last a lifetime if you care for them properly.
Second, they don’t slip like dentures do, which means that you can
eat, smile, and speak normally. After the procedure is complete the implants
simply look and feel just like normal teeth do.
You should consider dental implants even if your missing tooth is located
near the back of your mouth. The loss of a tooth can affect the shape
of your mouth and the structure of your face. Leaving an empty tooth socket
also contributes to bone loss in the jaw, which can spread to other teeth.
In short, one unaddressed missing tooth can affect many other teeth!
Are you a good candidate for dental implants?
Most people can enjoy the benefits of dental implants, though you will
need sufficient bone and gum structure to support them. If you’re
experiencing bone and gum loss we may be able to correct the problem with
a series of grafts.
However, some chronic health issues may cause some to be poor candidates
for the procedure. Please let your dentist know if you suffer from any
health conditions.
What your implants need in order to be successful
It is important for you to maintain outstanding dental hygiene after receiving
your implants. Make sure that you check your current routine to ensure
that it is up to the challenge! We see many people making big mistakes
when it comes to their hygiene, so make sure you follow the post-implant
care instructions to the letter.
Are you ready to get started?
Receiving dental implants can be a truly life changing experience. If your
social life, confidence, love life and career have been impacted by your
missing teeth then you’re going to absolutely love what dental implants
can do for you. Contact
Parkstone Dental of Sherwood or
Tofield to set up your dental implant appointment today!
We work closely with the oral surgeon and other implant dentists to restore
the placed implants.