Dental implants are a great option for patients who have lost teeth due to injury or disease. The dental professionals at St. Joseph Orleans Dental Centre in Ottawa, use implants to help them regain their smile.
Request AppointmentA dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed to hold a tooth replacement. Dental implants are an ideal option for patients in good general health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to gum disease, dental injury, or some other reason.
Dental implants can address a number of oral health issues:
The entire dental implant procedure usually takes about two to nine months to complete, depending on your treatment plan.
The process requires both a dental implant (titanium screw) and a tooth replacement such as a dental crown or dental bridge.
Your dentist will begin by surgically placing the implant into your jaw bone below the gum tissue. As the tissue heals, the implant will bond with the bone and attach to the gum.
Once the healing is complete, you will return to our dental office to complete the procedure.
At this final appointment, your dentist will attach a tooth replacement to the implant to create the look and function of a natural tooth.
Dental implant surgery is a custom procedure so the recovery process varies depending on each specific case, such as the number of implants you receive and your body's natural ability to heal.
To encourage healing after dental implant surgery, it is imperative that you follow your dentist's instructions for post-operative care, including avoiding tough, crunchy and hot foods and taking any prescribed antibiotics.
If you experience any of the symptoms following during your recovery, be sure to contact your dentist right away:
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