Are You Missing Teeth?
Missing teeth can affect your appearance, but they can also cause problems for your oral health and even cause your jawbone to deteriorate. If you need to replace one or more teeth, call The Smile Team for a consultation with our dentist to discuss dental implants in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Abid Hidayat can both place the titanium post and create a custom restoration that will fill out your smile and stimulate the health of your jaw. Contact us today!
Dental implants are an exceptional option for replacing one or more missing teeth, as they are designed to replace the missing tooth root as well as the crown, functioning as a natural tooth would and supporting the surrounding jawbone as well as maintaining your optimal tooth alignment. Each implant consists of two parts. The titanium post that is placed in your jaw, known as the implant post, is made of a biocompatible material in order to integrate with the surrounding bone and provide a stable, life-long support for your restoration. The implant restoration, which rests atop the implant post, replaces the visible portion of your missing tooth or teeth and restores the natural beauty and function of your smile.
Before beginning the dental implant process, our dentist will sit down with you to examine your smile, review your medical history and aesthetic goals, and discuss all your restoration options. After making specific recommendations and helping you choose the right restoration for you, they will schedule your implant placement appointment. After your dental implant has been successfully placed, there will be a healing period, allowing your post to bond with the bone and fully heal. After the healing period, our dentist will attach the chosen restoration to the implant post to complete the dental implant.
If you are missing a single tooth, the prosthetic restoration will likely be a single dental crown. If you are missing multiple teeth, it may be an implant-supported bridge or full or partial denture. Whatever the case, your restoration will be created with your specific mouth structure in mind so it fits comfortably and naturally and functions beautifully.
To learn more about implant restorations and see if they are the right choice for your smile, call or visit our office today. For additional information on our dental implants, visit our blog.
