Tooth loss is a significant source of anxiety for millions of people. Whether you’ve suffered facial injuries, suffered from severe cavities or gone through a past case of periodontal disease, you might think that dentures or bridges are the only options. Indeed, you may be dreading the day that you wake up to your dentures staring back at you in their glass of Polident.
Dentures and dental bridges have their place, but they usually require the removal or scaling down of affected teeth or all teeth before application and can cause symptoms such as:
But, what if dentures and bridges weren’t your only option? Did you know that in recent years, the emergence of dental implants has been the preferred method of treatment for those who suffer from tooth loss? Today we’ll discuss what dental implants are as well as their many benefits.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants often resemble a small screw and are essentially an artificial replacement for existing tooth roots. They serve as a foundation for either permanent or temporary artificial tooth implants.
Most patients will elect to have the artificial teeth permanently affixed to the dental implant, and this procedure boasts an impressive 90 to 98 percent success rate.
What are the benefits?
Patients who opt for dental implants as opposed to their traditional counterparts enjoy a marked improvement in basic functions such as eating, drinking and keeping the implants clean.
These activities can be hard to adjust to when fitted with dentures and bridges. Often, this adjustment period can lead to frustration and self-consciousness as well as self-esteem issues.
Dental implants help to restore independence, emotional health, and oral health by providing:
How many appointments do I need?
We’ve described the implant itself as a small screw, but it comes equipped with two other parts: the abutment and the crown (the false tooth itself). The abutment connects the crown to the implant. It might sound simple, but this is typically not done in one appointment.
After each component of your implant is installed, there needs to be time allotted for healing and post-operative check-ups. Most dental professionals recommend anywhere from 3 to 10 appointments, from start to finish. This timeline also depends on your age, overall dental health and other factors.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility is broad. If you enjoy good health, have healthy gums and plenty of sturdy jaw bone — you’re likely a great candidate for implants. If your jaw bone has receded, bone grafts may be an option for you.
Bear in mind that if you have an active case of periodontal disease, this will likely disqualify you from receiving dental implants — as your gums need to be free of bacteria for the implants to be a success. Risk factors with performing implants on those with active periodontitis include infection and/or implant loss.
Call your Toronto oral experts at Dentistry at Consilium!
If you’re curious about whether dental implants are right for you, don’t wait! Call our team at Dentistry at Consilium today to schedule your personalized dental implant consultation.
We have over ten years of experience in both performing and restoring dental implants and offer all dental implant services in-house. You can rest assured that you’ll be in excellent hands.
Call us at (416) 296-1080 or fill out our easy and convenient contact form today!
300 Consilium Place #103
Scarborough, ON M1H 3G2
As The Ministry of Health has begun to lift some restrictions, we are now able to welcome you back! The office is now open to urgent and emergency patients. While many things have changed since then, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to our patients health and safety here at Dentistry at Consilium.
Our office has always followed strict infection control standards and in order to keep us all protected during this pandemic and in the future, we have up taken the following steps to reopening.
A Virtual ” Waiting Room”: You will be asked to wait outside the office when arriving. Please check in via text message or call from outside of the clinic, such as in a car to make sure we are ready for you.
Pre-Screening: You will be asked pre-screening questions over the phone and then again at the time of your appointment. Your temperature will be taken with contactless infra-red thermometer once you arrive.
We ask that all patients arrive wearing a mask.
Our waiting room will no longer offer magazines or children’s toys, as those items are difficult to fully disinfect. Instead there will be hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use upon entering.
Air Filtration: We have installed Hepa air filtration systems to ensure air quality in the operatories.
Please be assured that these measures are designed to create the safest environment for you, other patients and our team.
Thank you for your continued patience and loyalty. We look forward to seeing you again.
To book for an emergency appointment please email us at info@dentistryatconsilium.com or call us at 416 296 1080 so we can reserve an
appointment for you.
Thank you
Your dental team at Dentistry at Consilium