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.
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. ”
Your teeth are designed to work as a team, supporting optimal nutrition, clear speech, healthy respiration, and an attractive smile.
Even a single missing tooth can negatively impact overall oral health. Neighboring teeth may shift to fill the gap, creating overlaps that are harder to clean and increasing the risk of decay and gum disease. Misaligned teeth can also lead to unusual wear on opposing teeth.
Multiple missing teeth can affect your ability to speak clearly and eat comfortably. Each missing tooth may also increase the risk of sleep apnea. Additionally, without stimulation from tooth roots, jawbone diminishes, which can result in a collapsed facial appearance.
Dental implants restore these functions with artificial teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, typically a small titanium cylinder, which integrates with the jawbone. An abutment extends above the gum line, supporting a restoration, usually a dental crown. Although the surgical placement, healing period, and final restoration may take several months, the result is a lasting, non-removable replacement tooth.
Dr. Vozna provides comprehensive in-house care, including:
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vozna to learn more about the convenience of full dental implant services under one roof. Call Dominion Street Dental in Alliston, ON at 705-410-0961
