Dental implants
Natural-looking, long-lasting replacements for missing teeth, in a relaxing spa setting on Adelaide Street.
Dental Implants
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post placed in the jawbone, giving a crown, bridge, or denture a stable foundation. At City Oasis Dental, our dentists help patients in Toronto restore their smile with implants that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Implant Screw
Made of titanium and surgically placed in the bone. Titanium is accepted extremely well by the body and fuses with the bone during healing.
Crown, Bridge, or Denture
The manufactured replacement teeth that fit on the abutment. Placing them is the final step of the implant process.
The root-form implant described above is the most common type. Implants can support a single crown, a bridge replacing several teeth, or dentures.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Implants are a popular way to replace missing teeth because they offer benefits other options cannot match:
Abutment
A metal connector that attaches to the top of the implant screw and serves as the base for a crown, bridge, or denture.
What Your Dentist Will Assess
- ✓ Bone density: There must be enough bone at the site for the implant to integrate. If your bone needs enhancement, a bone graft may be needed first.
- ✓ Oral health: Your teeth should be cavity-free and your gums clear of periodontal disease.
- ✓ General health: Because placement is surgical, you need to be healthy enough for the procedure and for proper healing.
Natural Look & Feel
They closely resemble natural teeth and fuse with bone for permanent stability.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a surgical procedure used to replace missing teeth. The implant, typically made of titanium, is placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root, and it fuses with the surrounding natural tissue in a process called osseointegration. After a healing period, an abutment (a connector) links the implant to a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture.
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental implants are typically suitable for most healthy adults. Certain aspects of your health must qualify you for implant placement, and your dentist will help you reach the necessary level of health with preparatory treatments if needed. After a checkup, your dentist will tell you whether implants are right for you.
What Happens If You Don’t Replace a Missing Tooth?
When a tooth is missing, the jawbone in that area can start to shrink from lack of stimulation. This can change the appearance of your smile and even alter the structure of your face, making you look older.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
A good candidate is typically a healthy adult with enough bone density at the implant site, good oral health, and overall health that supports proper healing after surgery. If preparatory treatment such as a bone graft is needed, your dentist can help you reach the level of health required for implant placement.
How long does the dental implant process take?
Treatment takes place in stages. The implant is first placed into the jawbone, a healing period follows while it fuses with the bone (osseointegration), and then the abutment and final crown, bridge, or denture are attached. The total length depends on how you heal and on your individual case, so your dentist can give you a timeline after your consultation.
Are implants better than bridges or dentures?
Implants offer long-term benefits: they resemble and function like natural teeth, prevent the slipping of dentures, preserve neighbouring teeth, and can last many years with proper care. Bridges and dentures can still be the right choice in some cases, so the best option depends on your oral health, the number of missing teeth, and your treatment goals.
What is the success rate for dental implants?
Dental implants generally have a high success rate of 90 to 95 percent in healthy individuals who maintain good oral hygiene. Success can vary depending on factors such as your overall health and oral hygiene habits.
Is getting a dental implant painful?
Implants are typically placed under local anesthesia in the dentist’s office, so the procedure itself is usually not painful. Any minor discomfort afterwards can be managed with medication prescribed by your dentist.
