Key Facts You Should Know about Dental Implant Treatment

Losing natural teeth can impact your eating, speaking, oral health, and quality of life. The sooner you replace lost teeth, the sooner you can return to your normal life. Dental implants from Auburn Centre Dental in Waterloo, Ontario, offer a permanent solution to tooth loss issues by giving you strong, long-lasting, attractive replacement teeth.

What are Dental Implants?

Implants are dental prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth. They’re composed of a titanium rod (the implant), a metal abutment and substitute teeth in the form of a dental crown, bridge or dentures, depending on your need. The rod is implanted into your jawbone surgically to become your new tooth root. Over the next three to six months, it will fuse with your bone system to become a permanent foundation for your new tooth/teeth. Once the rod has healed, a metal abutment will be attached on top to hold your new prosthetic. Lastly, a dental crown, bridge or dentures will be attached to the abutment to complete your treatment. 

Key Facts about Dental Implants

Knowing the facts about implants can help you decide if they’re a good choice for you. Our team can also guide you in making wise decisions about replacing lost teeth. Here are some facts you should know about dental implant treatment:

• Implant surgery has a 98% success rate
• If you’re in good health, have good oral health and sufficient jawbone support, you can qualify for implants, regardless of your age
• Implants are the only prosthetics that replace your missing tooth and its roots.
• Implants look, act and function like natural teeth more than any other prosthetics
• The implant itself can last a lifetime, while quality prosthetics can last 10 years or longer with proper care 
• You care for implants the same way you care for natural teeth – by daily brushing, flossing and routine dental cleaning
• Implants keep your jawbone from deteriorating to prevent jaw and facial sagging
• Implants restore chewing efficiency so you can eat healthily

To learn more about our implant treatments, contact Auburn Centre Dental in Waterloo, ON, at (519) 895-0582.