Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental restorations, including crowns, implant-supported bridges or dentures. They can also be used as anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement. The use of dental implants permits tooth movement without reciprocal action.
Dental implants are surgically placed in your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth. Because the titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, the implants won’t slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures might.
In general, dental implants may be right for you if you:
- Have one or more missing teeth
- Have a jawbone that’s reached full growth
- Have adequate bone to secure the implants, or are able to have a bone graft
- Have healthy oral tissues
- Don’t have health conditions that will affect bone healing
- Are unable or unwilling to wear dentures
- Want to improve your speech
- Are willing to commit several months to the process
Because dental implants require one or more surgical procedures, you must have a thorough evaluation in preparation for the process. Dr. Martin K. La-Kumi is qualified to perform both the surgical and restorative aspects of your dental implant treatment within the comfort of our North York dental office.
Dental implant supported dentures
Dental implant supported dentures provide a vast improvement over conventional dentures. They’re more stable and user-friendly than many other teeth replacement options, and because the posts that secure dental implants in place are integrated into the jaw, they also help prevent bone loss and gum recession.
At Volta Dental Clinic, Dr. Martin La-Kumi and his team of hygienists will guide you through all the right steps to a great implant experience. Book your consultation today! Call: 416-663-3131!