Dental Implants Nepean

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace your missing teeth. To be more specific, they act as substitute tooth roots.

Unlike dentures or dental bridges, dental implants have their own distinct placement method. Dentists will set them in your jaw’s empty sockets (rather than on your gums) so they fuse with nearby bone tissue. From there, the implant posts become permanent and secure parts of your mouth. Each mimics a tooth’s complete root-to-crown structure and remains firmly in place.

The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

Dr. Bar sticks to a multi-step process when placing dental implants. The steps involved are the following:

• Initial Dental Implant Consultation – You’ll sit down with Dr. Bal ahead of any dental implant treatment. At that time, you’ll discuss your oral health and smile goals with him. After a thorough exam, he’ll then determine if you need any preliminary work before receiving surgery.
• Dental Implant Surgery – With our approval, you’ll receive dental implant surgery at our Nepean location. Dr. Bar will offer local anesthesia for this process, which will numb your mouth before he places each implant post.
• Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Your dental implants will slowly fuse with your jaw after the surgery, a process that takes 3-6 months. Following this fusion, you’ll return to our office to have your abutments added.
• Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – Once you’ve healed from the prior surgeries, you’ll receive your dental implant restoration. This item will be a crown, bridge, or denture, depending on your treatment needs.

 

Benefits of Dental Implants

By getting dental implants for your smile, you’ll experience many benefits. These upsides are:

• High-Success Care – So long as they’re placed by a certified dentist, dental implants tend to succeed in the long run. They even have a long-term success rate of over 95%!
• A Confidence Boost – Dental implants are topped with dental crowns, so they blend seamlessly with their surroundings. This effect should give you a large confidence boost.
• A Youthful Face – Dental implants reverse and prevent facial collapse, meaning they’ll you’re your face looking full and youthful.
• Easier Eating – By restoring your bite force, dental implants help you chew tough foods.
• Long-Lasting Results – Dental implants can last twenty years or more, at least with proper care.

 

Who Dental Implants Can Help

You probably qualify for dental implant treatment if you’ve suffered tooth loss. However, our office will determine your candidacy at your consultation visit. We’ll closely examine your mouth to sese whether you need gum disease treatment, tooth extraction, bone grafts, or a sinus lift first. In case you do, we’ll help you arrange these procedures so you can receive implants later.

As you talk to Dr. Bal about dental implants, you’ll learn these prosthetics are quite versatile. They can treat many types of tooth loss, including:

Missing One Tooth

If you only lack one tooth, a dental implant paired with a dental crown should be enough for treatment. Careful placement and positioning will allow these materials to restore your full smile to working order. From there, you’ll be free to smile, eat, and speak with confidence in your new tooth.

Missing Multiple Teeth

Besides a traditional bridge, you can also replace multiple adjacent teeth with an implant bridge. This latter kind uses dental implants instead of crowns, so it doesn’t require dentists to alter any natural teeth. Instead, they can insert the implant posts into the jaw sockets before attaching the newly-fabricated teeth.

Missing All Teeth

When you’ve lost an entire row of teeth, it’s a good idea to get an implant denture. This device replaces the entire missing arch and secures itself with four to six dental implants. Its implant posts will be placed ahead of the final denture, ensuring your results work like regular teeth. Notably, the appliance allows for easy speaking and eating while also raising your confidence.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

Before you commit to dental implants, you’d be wise to learn their price first. How else will you know whether treatment is affordable? That said, note that the cost of dental implants varies from patient to patient. You’ll need to consult Dr. Bal for a more precise estimate of your care. Our office will then work to make your implant treatment more affordable. We’ll not only help you maximize your dental insurance benefits, but also explain our available financing options.