Any patient who has lost a tooth through extraction or trauma desires the best, strongest, most natural-looking replacement available for that lost tooth. Dental implants are the best restorative treatment your dentist can provide.

Dental implants, commonly made of titanium, are very strong and function as the tooth’s natural root. After surgery by your dentist or oral surgeon, the dental implant fuses to the bone over time through a process called osseointegration, providing stimulation to the bone, preventing shrinkage, or resorption. Dental implants are designed to look natural and to function exactly as your healthy natural tooth would, whether you are smiling, chewing, or talking.

While dental implants are by far the most desirable of tooth restoration processes, not everyone is a good candidate for receiving them. Your dentist will advise you that good health is essential, and there are several diseases and conditions that can affect the success of a dental implant. Cancer, radiation to the jaws, alcoholism, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, or advanced periodontitis (acute gum disease) may affect the process of osseointegration.

Your dental surgeon should be aware of each aspect of your medical history, including any medications you are currently taking. Be sure to include any over-the-counter medications as well as any herbal supplements or vitamins.

In the majority of cases, any patient who is of good health and who is a candidate for either routine oral surgery or dental extraction can consider dental implants for tooth replacement. Healthy gums and an appropriate amount of bone to sustain the implant are required. After the implant is in place, patients must continue with regular checkups, x-rays, and cleanings. To ensure the best possible results, good oral hygiene should continue. Patients should floss once a day and brush after meals or at least twice a day.

Talk to your implant dentist in Etobicoke about any questions you have regarding dental implants and to determine whether they are right for you.

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