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.
Tiny titanium screws make up the implants which are placed in the bone in your jaw. The screws replace the root of your natural tooth. Once it has been placed into your jaw, a tooth crown is placed on the post that provides you with a secure tooth. Titanium is able to integrate with the bone in your jaw.
There are several methods of replacing missing teeth during this procedure. If you are a denture wearer, you can have it replaced. Many denture wearers suffer with loose dentures due to the loss of bone in the jaw. This problem can quite easily be overcome 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.
If you have lost more than a single tooth, you can choose to have multiple posts fitted. This is also applicable to those who are at risk of losing all their teeth. This often occurs due to aging as the strength of the teeth is lost. If you have lost a single tooth, you can opt to have the tooth replaced. This is one of the easiest procedures and you can have the tooth replaced in a single consultation.
There are times when the procedure could be a drawn out event, depending on what is required. The period is also dependent on the condition and amount of bone that is present in your jaw. In cases where your jaw bone has deteriorated, it may be necessary to have bone replacement done before the implants can be placed.
Your surgeon will commence the procedure with replacing bone in your jaw with bone taken from elsewhere in your body, or artificially grown bone. The replacement bone is often taken from your hips. The implants are normally placed at the same time as the bone is placed in your jaw. Thereafter, time is allowed for the implant to integrate with the bone in your jaw. Once osseo-integration has taken place, your dentist will be able to place your new teeth.
If it is not necessary for you to have bone replaced, you can undergo the tooth placement during one procedure. Your dentist will place the implant in the position of the missing tooth. The tooth crown will be attached to the post immediately.
To make a determination if you are suitable for this type of procedure, you should consult with your dentist. Your dentist may refer you to a maxilla-facial surgeon if you require bone replacement surgery. Your personal situation requires assessment to determine the exact procedure that will enhance your smile effectively.
Tiny titanium screws make up the implants which are placed in the bone in your jaw. The screws replace the root of your natural tooth. Once it has been placed into your jaw, a tooth crown is placed on the post that provides you with a secure tooth. Titanium is able to integrate with the bone in your jaw.
There are several methods of replacing missing teeth during this procedure. If you are a denture wearer, you can have it replaced. Many denture wearers suffer with loose dentures due to the loss of bone in the jaw. This problem can quite easily be overcome 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.
If you have lost more than a single tooth, you can choose to have multiple posts fitted. This is also applicable to those who are at risk of losing all their teeth. This often occurs due to aging as the strength of the teeth is lost. If you have lost a single tooth, you can opt to have the tooth replaced. This is one of the easiest procedures and you can have the tooth replaced in a single consultation.
There are times when the procedure could be a drawn out event, depending on what is required. The period is also dependent on the condition and amount of bone that is present in your jaw. In cases where your jaw bone has deteriorated, it may be necessary to have bone replacement done before the implants can be placed.
Your surgeon will commence the procedure with replacing bone in your jaw with bone taken from elsewhere in your body, or artificially grown bone. The replacement bone is often taken from your hips. The implants are normally placed at the same time as the bone is placed in your jaw. Thereafter, time is allowed for the implant to integrate with the bone in your jaw. Once osseo-integration has taken place, your dentist will be able to place your new teeth.
If it is not necessary for you to have bone replaced, you can undergo the tooth placement during one procedure. Your dentist will place the implant in the position of the missing tooth. The tooth crown will be attached to the post immediately.
To make a determination if you are suitable for this type of procedure, you should consult with your dentist. Your dentist may refer you to a maxilla-facial surgeon if you require bone replacement surgery. Your personal situation requires assessment to determine the exact procedure that will enhance your smile effectively.