Implants & Bone Grafting

Dental Implants in Edmonton – Replacement Teeth with a Natural Look and Feel

If you are missing teeth or suffering with loose-fitting dentures or an uncomfortable bridge, talk to us about dental implants.

Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. Unlike traditional dentures and bridgework that can move around and cause discomfort or difficulty eating, implants are anchored in the mouth. Titanium posts are placed in the jaw and act as a base or anchor for artificial teeth, bridges or dentures.

The benefits of implants are both aesthetic and functional:

• They have the look and feel of real teeth, giving you more a more natural smile.
• They stay in place, so you can eat what you like without worrying about loose dentures.
• They can improve speech by securing replacement teeth in the mouth.
• They protect remaining teeth from drifting and prevent bone loss.

Dental implants are the ideal solution for missing teeth. They offer the security and confidence that other types of replacement teeth cannot. They bring a natural and healthy appearance to your smile.

Bone Grafting

Previous extractions, gum disease, injuries and other factors can compromise implant sites and make the placement of dental implants difficult. We provide specialized bone-grafting procedures to rebuild the jawbone before implants.

What Is a Bone Graft?

A bone graft will preserve the area of the jaw bone where a tooth was extracted or attempt to increase the amount of bone to serve as a foundation for a future implant.

The bone used in a bone graft can come from your own body, from a donor, or could be entirely manmade. Once accepted by the patient, the bone graft provides a framework where new, living bone can grow.

Why Bone Grafting Is Performed?

Bone Grafting is used to maximize the amount and quality of bone available to serve as a foundation for placement of future implants. Unfortunately, once a tooth has been extracted the jaw bone will start to resorb very quickly in the first year and it may not be possible to place an implant if bone grafting is not performed. There are four main reasons bone grafts are used:

• fractures
• fusion
• regeneration
• implanted devices

If you have concerns about missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures talk to us about dental implants. Contact us today to learn how dental implants in can improve your smile and your life 780-756-8080.