Implants: a versatile, durable solution
In practical terms, dental implants are small titanium posts screwed into the jaw during a high-precision surgery, onto which replacement teeth (single or multiple) are attached. It is a first-choice tooth replacement option with several advantages:
- Versatility: Implants can support different types of restorations and dentures (crown, bridge, partial denture, complete denture). They can therefore replace a varying number of teeth.
- Strength: During the healing period, implants fuse with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration. They become fixed and solid, providing an excellent anchor for replacement teeth. Restored this way, the teeth regain excellent chewing ability.
- Stability: Attaching crowns, bridges or dentures to implants makes them very stable, since the metal screws act as artificial roots. This gives them a better fit, which improves their look and comfort. No more clicking dentures or undue pressure on a fixed bridge!
- Durability: If they are well cared for and you maintain good oral health, implants will stay in place for years, even decades. If the restoration or denture breaks or wears, it simply needs to be repaired or replaced.
- Natural effect: Once fully integrated, implants work like natural tooth roots. Like them, they stimulate the jawbone, which then regenerates its tissue. Without that stimulation, the bone tends to lose mass and volume.
Personalized support close to home
At Centre Dentaire Ethier & Nadeau in Saint-Eustache, we can guide you through your restoration with dental implants. We will assess your needs and advise you on the type of implant restoration to choose based on them. We will also guide you through the other steps and refer you to the right professionals, particularly for the surgery. We will help you regain an attractive, fully functional smile, however many teeth you are missing.