Dental implants were introduced more than 30 years ago as a solution to replace missing teeth. The implant itself is a titanium post to which an artificial tooth is attached. Many people worry about the safety of dental implants, but actually receiving an implant is one of the safest and most common dental procedures available.
What Is the Procedure for Dental Implants Markham?
You will receive a local anesthetic at every stage of the treatment, meaning you will feel nothing during the procedure. At the first appointment, your dentist will remove any remaining tooth and prepare your jaw. At your next visit, the dentist will insert the implant into the bone and may also at this time attach the abutment (an extension of the implant). Finally, you will return for your dentist to affix an artificial tooth to the abutment.
This process takes several months to complete. Before moving on to the next stage, your dentist will make sure the bone is sufficiently healed, preventing both discomfort and damage to the tissue.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Implants are made of titanium, a biocompatible material. The titanium post takes the place of the root, bonding to the bone in a process called osseointegration. This is the only way to stimulate the bone under the missing tooth. Furthermore, the implant holds the artificial tooth even more securely than a natural root ever could.
Your artificial tooth will appear just like the rest of your teeth — it will be the same colour and the right shape. Plus, it will work just like your other teeth, allowing you to speak and eat properly.
Almost anyone can receive a dental implant, including children and elderly people. The only exceptions are those with rare blood diseases or leukemia and people undergoing chemotherapy.
