What Are Dental Implants Vancouver BC?

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.

The implants are composed of small titanium screws which your dentist places into your jawbone. This section acts as a natural tooth root replacement. Once the screw has been placed, a tooth crown is placed on the post which provides you with a fully functional tooth. Titanium is used because it can fuse with the jaw bone in the same way as a natural tooth root.

There are several methods of replacing missing teeth during this procedure. If you are a denture wearer, you can have it replaced. Many denture wearers suffer with loose dentures due to the loss of bone in the jaw. This problem can quite easily be overcome 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.

You can opt for a multiple procedure if you have lost a few of your teeth. This is also suitable if you are at risk of losing your teeth. This happens as people age and their teeth are not as strong as they once were. Single posts are used if you have lost a single tooth. This is the simplest of all the procedures and the full process may be completed in one sitting.

There are occasions when the procedure can be prolonged, depending on extent of the dental work required. The length of the procedure is also dependent on the amount and the condition of the bone in your jaw. If you have suffered bone deterioration in your jaw, you may be required to undergo surgery to build up the bone.

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 you do not require a bone transplant, you may be able to have your implants placed much quicker. The implant is simply placed in the same spot where you are missing a tooth. The tooth crown will then be placed immediately.

To make a determination if you are suitable for this type of procedure, you should consult with your dentist. Your dentist may refer you to a maxilla-facial surgeon if you require bone replacement surgery. Your personal situation requires assessment to determine the exact procedure that will enhance your smile effectively.




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