A dental implant is used to fill the gap where a tooth or a few teeth are missing. They are created to look similar in colour and in appearance to the surrounding teeth. They may hold a crown or they may be used to support a bridge to cover the gap of a few teeth in a row. In some cases a few implants may be used to support a full set of upper or lower teeth. A dental implant starts with a rod, usually titanium, that is fused to the jaw bone in the place of the missing tooth or teeth, and after the healing process, a false tooth will be attached to the rod. A dental implant may take a few appointments and follow-ups to be completed.

Benefits of Dental Implants

The main benefit of a dental implant is that it’s a permanent solution to a missing tooth. Dental implants often do not need replacement or repair and function just like the original teeth. They are strong and stable, with high success rates and low instances of rejection by the body. Dental implants can be treated and cleaned just like regular teeth, with no chance of misplacing them or becoming damaged outside of the mouth like dentures.

All-on-4 Dental Implants

This form of dental implant requires 4 implant posts to be used in specific places within the jaw. They are then used to support the full set of false teeth, bridges, or crowns, for either all of the bottom teeth or all of the top teeth. These are used when the full set or row of teeth must be removed or have fallen out. This allows for people to have a full set of teeth and live a normal life. If you are in constant pain and are in need of emergency care, you can come in as walk-in without prior appointment.