While partial dentures and bridges remain sound solutions for missing teeth, dental implants have become a popular long-term option. At Dominion Street Dental in Alliston, ON, Dr. Oksana Vozna provides all phases of treatment.
Dr. Oksana Voznas’ guide to Dental Implants and the ideal candidates for this Dental Procedure
What is Dental Implants?
Dental Implants is a titanium post that imitates the shape of the root of the tooth and is placed in the bone to replace a missing tooth.
This is the best way to replace a missing tooth or several teeth. It’s pretty much the only way to preserve the bone that is upholding the teeth.
Who is a good candidate?
A good candidate would be a person who is healthy or has mild diseases under control. That is they have controlled hypertension, they have control of arthritis these people can be a candidate but these diseases should be under control. The person doesn’t have for example a history of chemotherapy or radiation to the bone, cheek and bone-strengthening pills.
Smokers are very poor candidates even though we can do the implant on smokers they have way more complications and a worse prognosis then nonsmokers.
How do you place a dental implant?
It is a very simple procedure, more simple than a tooth extraction. If we place one implant, we just do a small incision on the top of the bone and we make a little channel in the bone and the implant is screwed into that channel and then we put a few stitches.
When you get a dental implant, you replace your missing tooth for something that resembles the natural tooth. You don’t touch the neighbor teeth you prevent them from shifting, drifting and then another thing you do is you preserve the bone. Because no sooner the tooth is gone the bone is going to be gone too.
40- 60% of the bone is lost within a year after extraction of the tooth. So, as you place the implant just right after the extraction of your tooth, you preserve this bone and prevent it from disappearing.
What are the benefits of having Dental Implants?
Dental implants have a lot of benefits.
1) They replace the teeth and preserve the bone.
2) Better chewing they give 90% of chewing efficiency
3) People smile they are happy.
4) Their pronunciation is better
5) Self-esteem is better
6) Their health is better because they chew their food better
7) You don’t have to remove them and put them in water like with dentures
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vozna to learn more about the convenience of full dental implants service under one roof. The number for Dominion Street Dental in Alliston, ON is (705) 990-2978. ”
Why replace lost teeth?
Nature intended your teeth to function as a team, for optimal nutrition, clear speech, healthy respiration, and an appealing smile.
Just one missing tooth can trigger a decline in overall oral health. The others in the arch likely shift to fill the space. With gaps and overlaps, teeth become more difficult to keep clean, so risk of decay and gum disease escalates. Crooked teeth may also cause unusual wear to those in the opposing arch.
Several missing teeth can significantly impair your ability to communicate understandably and eat a satisfying diet. Each missing tooth increases risk of developing sleep apnea. In addition, without the stimulation of tooth roots, bone diminishes, and the face takes on a collapsed appearance.
Dental implants resolve these issues, with artificial teeth that look, feel, and function normally.
Full dental implants service in Alliston, ON
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. This small cylinder becomes integrated into bone. It is then fitted with an abutment that extends above the gum line and finished with a restoration – usually a dental crown. While the oral surgery, integration period, and restoration take several months, the procedure results in a lasting, non-removable replacement tooth.
Dr. Vozna can generally handle all stages of the process in-house. She is trained and experienced in:
- Bone regeneration for patients who do not have enough bone mass to support an implant, or to protect the sinus cavity.
- Implant placement using contemporary planning and surgical techniques for predictable outcomes.
- Dental crown restorations, including non-metal materials.
- Additional restoration options. Dr. Vozna may recommend two dental implants to affix a crown and bridge unit, restoring up to five consecutive missing teeth. Four or more implants can be placed to anchor a full denture with amazing stability.