Many people who are interested in dental implants in Toronto ask about this procedure. It is performed in a hospital or a room dedicated to this procedure inside the dental office. After administering a local anesthetic, the practitioner makes an incision into the gum. With a drill, he or she drills a small hole in the bone and then inserts the implant.
For aesthetic or functional reasons, the dentist can set up a temporary prosthesis. However, if the dentist sees fit, he or she can affix a final prosthesis during the same visit. Some dentists oppose to this option, while others favor it. Make sure you discuss which option is best for you. Also, if the patient is not in a hurry to undergo the full procedure in one sitting, it may be more prudent to proceed over two visits.
After two to six months, the practitioner checks to see if the implant integrated into the jaw properly. If it is securely anchored, the prosthetic fitting begins (crown, bridge or removable device). Can implants replace several teeth? Yes, they can replace one or several teeth and, in fact, they can replace all teeth (upper or lower). It is not necessary to place an implant for each missing tooth, though. If this is similar to your situation, the dentist may suggest four or six implants with fixed dentures. However, the practitioner must offer the patients all possible treatments so he or she can choose the one that best fits their needs… and their budget. The major limitation people have when it comes to dental implants Toronto is the financial aspect of the process.
What are the advantages of an implant over a bridge? For starters, these two are not the same thing: the implant serves as a root and a bridge is a prosthesis. However, putting a crown on an implant may be an advantage compared to a bridge. With a bridge, the dentist often has to devitalize and crown the two teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. With the implant, this mutilation of two healthy teeth is avoided.
