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Saturday, May 17, 2014

What Are Dental Implants Vancouver BC?

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By Tracie Knight


People who are missing teeth do not only shy away from smiling, it affects their confidence level and general health too. Your chewing method is badly affected and this could lead to secondary health problems. A visit to dental implants Vancouver BC practitioners could set you on the road to have your missing teeth or dentures replaced with a stronger, permanent set of teeth.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 determine if you qualify for this type of procedure, you should discuss your options with your dentist. It may be necessary for you to be referred to a surgeon who specializes if you need bone replacement surgery. Your practitioner will take time to assess your personal situation and recommend the best procedure for your needs.




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