Calgary, Alberta Dental Implants - Stuart Denture Clinic
Dental Implants caused a revolutionary change in dentistry. Implants are man made replacements for the tooth roots that have been lost. They behave like real roots, even bonding naturally with the jawbone. This is called osseointegration. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple missing teeth, support a denture or restore an entire mouth.
Implants are made of titanium. Titanium unlike other metals is not rejected by the body. Titanium is very strong and is biologically inert. To be a candidate two criteria must be met: your gum tissue should be healthy and there must be enough bone to support the implant.
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
Why dental implants?
Short Procedure - inserting implants is typically quick and easy. It is virtually pain free.
Eat immediately - it is possible to have fully functioning teeth sometimes in as little as an hour.
Eat whatever you like - implants are stable and secure so you can comfortably eat all your favorite foods.
Save healthy teeth - with traditional bridges, the teeth beside a missing tooth have to be ground down to prepare a bridge. Implants make grinding down healthy teeth unnecessary.
Answer for life - implants are the long lasting solution - often for life.
What does getting dental implants involve?
The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.
X-rays and impressions are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself onto the bone for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.
After several months of healing the dentures are made and fitted to the implants. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take a few weeks to complete.
How much do dental implants cost?
The fee for tooth replacement with dental implants depends on several factors, including the number of teeth being replaced and the number of dental implants required to support you replacement teeth. Some additional procedures may be required prior to the placement of you dental implants to ensure the long-term health of your dental implants. To obtain a specific fee estimate, it is necessary to have an examination of your mouth.