What Are Dental Implants Vancouver BC?

By Tracie Knight


People who are missing teeth do not only shy away from smiling, it affects their confidence level and general health too. Your chewing method is badly affected and this could lead to secondary health problems. A visit to dental implants Vancouver BC practitioners could set you on the road to have your missing teeth or dentures replaced with a stronger, permanent set of teeth.

Dental implants are made of tiny titanium screws which are placed into the jawbone. This acts as a replacement for the root of a natural tooth. Once placed, a crown is placed onto the post to provide you with a tooth that is secure and fully functional. Titanium is used as it is able to fuse with your jaw bone.

Dentists use a range of methods for the replacement of missing teeth with implants. If you wear dentures and are unhappy with it, you have the opportunity to replace it with dentures. Many long-term denture wearers suffer bone loss in the jaw. This problem can be rectified with the placement of implants.

In the case where you have lost all your natural teeth, you have the option to choose an all-on-four method. This is suitable if you wear dentures and you are not happy wearing it. The procedure involves the placement of eight posts in your jaw, which will replace both your upper and lower dentures. Your dentures are fixed to the posts to the implants to secure it.

In the event that you have lost several of your teeth, you can opt to have multiple implants placed. This also applies to those who are at risk of tooth loss. As people age, their teeth start to weaken and you may want it replaced to allow you to eat different foodstuffs. If you are only missing one tooth, you can choose a single implant. This simple procedure may be possible in a single consultation with your dentist.

The procedure can be a lengthy one, depending on the type of procedure you require. It is also dependent on the amount and condition of the bone in your jaw. In cases where bone deterioration has been experienced, you may have to undergo bone replacement surgery prior to the implants being placed.

In this case, you will be referred to a surgeon who will add bone to your jaw with bone taken from your body or with artificial bone. In most cases, the bone is taken from your hip area. When the bone is placed, the implants will generally also be placed at the same time. After this procedure, you will need to wait for a short while whilst the bone integrates with the implant. Once that process has successfully taken place, it will be possible for your new teeth to be placed.

If it is not necessary for you to have bone replaced, you can undergo the tooth placement during one procedure. Your dentist will place the implant in the position of the missing tooth. The tooth crown will be attached to the post immediately.

To find out if you qualify for this procedure, you should visit your dentist. You may be referred to a surgeon if you require surgery to replace the bone in your jaw. Your practitioner will assess your dental health and provide you with details about the most opportune procedure for your situation.




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