Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants
Dental Implants Oakville
Restore Your Smile
Permanent Solution for Lost Teeth
Implant Dentistry Basics
Dr. Sidiura is pleased to offer dental implants in Oakville. These are a permanent solution to missing teeth – they are affixed and not removable. They consist of three parts. The implant post is a small, titanium screw; this is the part that is surgically inserted into the jaw to act as an artificial tooth root. An abutment connects the post to the dental restoration, which may be a dental crown, bridge, or denture.
A Natural Look, Function and Feel
Oakville Dental Implant Surgery
When it is time for the procedure, our dental office offers sedation dentistry options to put you at ease. A local anaesthetic is also used for pain. Next, he will place the titanium implant post into your jawbone. You will be monitored throughout the oral surgery. Afterwards, for the next few months, the implant integrates with your surrounding bone during a process called osseointegration. This creates a secure foundation for the implant.
Once the implant has fully integrated, an abutment is attached to the fixture to connect it to the dental restoration. Dr. Sidiural will affix your custom crown or bridge to this abutment.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Lifestyle adjustments may be recommended, as necessary. If you smoke, quitting or avoiding for as long as possible before and after the surgery is important to ensure optimal blood flow and tissue recovery. Alcohol also compromises healing and may increase the risk of bleeding and other complications.
After assessment, Dr. Sidiura will recommend a dental implant treatment plan, tailored to your needs, and guide you through the process.
Caring for Dental Implants
Benefits of Dental Implants
Advantages of Tooth Replacements
If you have a gap, choosing a tooth replacement option will fill the space in. In addition to the cosmetic aspect, this helps restore proper oral function, making it easier to speak and eat again, which can be difficult with lost teeth. Replacing the teeth will also prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting towards the gap, maintaining proper dental alignment. When teeth shift and move out of their proper positions, forces on the jaw become uneven, and areas of the jawbone are not stimulated adequately, resulting in bone loss.
Choosing Dental Implants
Dental implants offer distinct benefits for tooth replacement. They very closely resemble natural teeth in appearance and function. Because the posts integrate with your jawbone, they are very stable and more closely mimic natural teeth for easier chewing and speaking. Implants don’t rely on adjacent teeth for support, so are suitable when remaining natural teeth are not strong enough to support a bridge. Additionally, by mimicking tooth roots, they provide better stimulation to your jawbone, preventing bone loss. Implants are easy to care for, as you simply brush and floss as normal. With proper care, they can last for a very long time.