The Choice Of Dental Implants Vancouver BC

By Tracie Knight


Missing teeth will not only affect your smile, but your confidence and general health as well. The way you chew is affected negatively, and this may lead to secondary health issues. Dental implants Vancouver BC practitioners are able to replace your missing teeth and replace your dentures with a more permanent fixture.

Dental implants are made of tiny titanium screws which are placed into the jawbone. This acts as a replacement for the root of a natural tooth. Once placed, a crown is placed onto the post to provide you with a tooth that is secure and fully functional. Titanium is used as it is able to fuse with your jaw bone.

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.

In the event that you have lost all your teeth, you have the option of a procedure called all-on-four. This is perfect for denture users who are suffering with loose dentures constantly. This procedure requires the placement of eight posts into your jaw line, in order to replace full sets of dentures. The dentures are fixed to the posts.

In the event that you have lost several of your teeth, you can opt to have multiple implants placed. This also applies to those who are at risk of tooth loss. As people age, their teeth start to weaken and you may want it replaced to allow you to eat different foodstuffs. If you are only missing one tooth, you can choose a single implant. This simple procedure may be possible in a single consultation with your dentist.

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.

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 you have sufficient bone in your jaw, implants can be placed during a single procedure. The implant will be placed in the area where you are missing a tooth. The tooth will immediately be placed on the implant post.

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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