The Beginners Guide to Dental Implants in Burlington

Lakeside Family Dental wants our patients to have all the information necessary to make good decisions. That’s why we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to dental implants in Burlington.

What They Are

Dental implant surgery replaces missing tooth roots with metal posts. It’s important because missing teeth can cause your bite to go out of alignment. That in turn can alter the shape of your face and make you self-conscious.

Once the implant is placed into the jawbone, it grows around the surrounding bone for several months.

Why You Might Need It Done

The type of dental implants in Burlington we use are surgically placed into your jawbone. They serve as the roots for any missing teeth. Titanium is used in these implants to fuse with your jaw. That means they don’t cause any bone damage, make noise, or slip.

Dental implants might be the right solution for you if you have one or more missing molars. Most successful candidates have enough bone in their jaw to secure dental implants. Or they can go through a bone grafting procedure.

The best candidates also have healthy tissue in their mouths and might be unwilling or unable to wear traditional dentures.

The Process

There are several steps involved that take several months to complete. You’ll need the services of an oral surgeon and periodontist before your dental implant treatments are finished.

• The first step is an evaluation where your jawbone, gums, and teeth will be assessed. It’s important to determine if you have enough healthy jawbone to go through the process.
• The next stage is usually an outpatient procedure where the implant gets placed. There can be some swelling and minor discomfort that can last for several days. Most patients resume their normal activities right away.
• The next step involves waiting for your bone to grow around the new screw. This can take anywhere from 2 to 6 months and the procedure is known as
• A metal extender gets added to the implant next. These are used to hold the replacement tooth in place.

Finally, the permanent replacement tooth is screwed or permanently cemented onto the abutment.

We are proud to supply dental implants in Burlington that function, feel and look just like your original teeth. These are stable and permanent alternatives to bridges and dentures. Why not contact us today by phone or email to learn more?