Dental Implants Vancouver
Lifelike Tooth Replacement You Can Count On
At Salmon Creek Complete Dentistry, we want patients who are suffering from tooth loss to experience a more convenient way to achieve a complete smile. This is why Dr. Kelly is pleased to perform the start-to-finish dental implant process in-house, so no outside referral is required. As a skilled implant dentist who can deliver a seamless approach using a state-of-the-art cone beam scanner, digital impressions, and improved comfort, he encourages anyone missing one or more teeth to call our office to schedule a consultation today.
Why Choose Salmon Creek Complete Dentistry for Dental Implants?
- In-House Dental Implant Placement & Restoration
- Dentist Refines & Expands Skills with Continuing Education
- CT/Cone Beam Scanner Used for Accurate Dental Treatment Planning
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants work as a practical and efficient solution for tooth loss. They consist of artificial teeth that are secured directly into the jawbone, creating a strong foundation that is similar to the one provided by natural teeth. The entire process includes the use of implant posts made from biocompatible materials such as titanium, which fuse to your jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. This results in durable and robust support for your new teeth – a key aspect that contributes to the high success rate of dental implant treatment.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
During the dental implant process, our team will guide you through each step, from consultation and evaluation to implant placement surgery and restoration. Discover how we can help restore your smile today by reviewing the following information or calling us if you have any questions.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
You will meet with Dr. Kelly for an initial consultation and evaluation. We will assess your oral health to confirm the procedure’s feasibility. This assessment includes screening for gum disease and tooth decay and examining jawbone density.
If necessary, procedures like bone grafting can be suggested to establish a robust base for the implants. At this stage, we will also discuss various treatment options and devise an in-depth plan that is tailor-made just for you.
Dental Implant Placement Surgery
Dr. Kelly will perform your dental implant placement surgery, so no referral to an outside specialist is required. He will provide local anesthesia to ensure your comfort during the process before inserting titanium implant posts into your jawbone to form the foundation for your new artificial teeth. When finished, he will close up the gum tissues before placing a protective healing cap over each post.
Osseointegration/ Abutment
After the surgery, your body will heal and form a strong foundation around the implant posts through a process known as osseointegration. It can take 4-6 months for this to occur, so it’s important that you adhere to the guidelines provided by our team when you return home to recover. This is important for the long-term success and stability of your new teeth.
Our dental team will closely monitor your healing progress to make sure everything is going well. Once you are fully healed, we will proceed with the application of your metal abutments, which will help hold your new restoration in place.
Delivery of Finalized Restoration
Once you are healed after receiving your metal abutments, you will return to our dental office and have your finalized restoration attached. This will be crafted with the help of a digital impression taken early on of your smile. Depending on how many teeth were replaced, you may receive either a dental crown, bridge, or denture that looks and acts just like your natural teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants provide many unique benefits that cannot be enjoyed when choosing other tooth replacement solutions. Not only are they a permanent solution to tooth loss, but they also create a strong foundation for artificial teeth, which feel, function, and look just like natural teeth. Other benefits include:
- Being able to enjoy food without hesitation.
- Being able to smile confidently, enhancing your overall quality of life.
- A surgical procedure that helps maintain oral health in the long run.
- Unlike other treatment options such as bridges or dentures that require reducing other teeth, implants don’t need adjacent teeth for support.
- Greater stability and bone loss prevention because of the fusing of implants and bone tissues, resulting in improved stimulation and a lower risk of facial sagging.
Why Choose Us for Dental Implants?
We are the trusted choice for dental implants because of our expertise and commitment to quality care. Our skilled implant dentist has extensive experience in performing successful implant surgeries, ensuring that you receive the best possible treatment.
We understand each patient is unique, which is why:
- We take the time to create personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
- You can expect exceptional results and a comfortable experience from start to finish.
- We use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to ensure precise implant placement and natural-looking results.
- Our focus remains on maintaining good oral health throughout the entire process, ensuring optimal healing and long-term success.
- You can trust us to deliver superior dental implant services because of our dedication to providing high-quality care.