For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
Dental implants can provide artificial teeth that look natural and feel secure. Dental implants can also be used to attach full or partial dentures. Implants, however, are not an option for everyone. Because implants require surgery, patients must be in good health, have healthy gums, have adequate bone to support the implant and be committed to meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits. If you are considering implants, a thorough evaluation by your Ottawa family dentist will help determine if you would be a good candidate.
First, surgery is performed to place the anchor or the “screw”. Surgery can take up to several hours, and up to six months may be required for the bone to grow around the anchor and firmly hold it in place. Some implants require a second surgery in which a post is attached to connect the anchor to the replacement teeth. With other implants, the anchor and post are already attached and are placed at the same time.
After the gums have had several weeks to heal, the next step is begun. The artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step can take one to two months to complete.
Implant surgery can be done either in a dental office or in a hospital, depending upon a number of factors. A local or general anesthetic may be used. Usually pain medications and, when necessary, antibiotics are prescribed. Your dentist will give you instructions on diet and oral hygiene.
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants aren’t the perfect solution for everyone. We have an expert dentist on-site who may recommend a set of All-on-4 custom implants instead. The All-on-4 system attaches dentures to 4 individual implants carefully placed by our to ensure a perfect fit.
When you compare adhesive dentures and traditional dental implants, All-on-4 is:
Why have ill-fitting dentures and missing teeth when you can have an All-on-4 system?
Which is the Right Solution for You?
If you’re comparing traditional dentures and All-on-4 implants, you’ll see that there’s no comparison at all. All-on-4 dental implants are the best solution.
