What Are Dental Implants Vancouver BC?

By Tracie Knight


If you are missing teeth, it will not only prevent you from smiling fully, but will dent your confidence and could cause health problems. The method you use to chew will be unnatural and this may lead to health problems. It is possible for you to replace those missing with dental implants Vancouver BC practitioners may recommend.

The implants are composed of small titanium screws which your dentist places into your jawbone. This section acts as a natural tooth root replacement. Once the screw has been placed, a tooth crown is placed on the post which provides you with a fully functional tooth. Titanium is used because it can fuse with the jaw bone in the same way as a natural tooth root.

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.

If you have lost all your teeth, you can opt for an all-on-four procedure. This is ideal for individuals who wear dentures and are not happy with it. During this procedure, eight posts are placed in your jawbone to replace full sets of upper and lower teeth. The dentures are then affixed to these posts.

You can opt for a multiple procedure if you have lost a few of your teeth. This is also suitable if you are at risk of losing your teeth. This happens as people age and their teeth are not as strong as they once were. Single posts are used if you have lost a single tooth. This is the simplest of all the procedures and the full process may be completed in one sitting.

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 you do not require a bone transplant, you may be able to have your implants placed much quicker. The implant is simply placed in the same spot where you are missing a tooth. The tooth crown will then be placed 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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