Are you looking for dental implants in Brampton, but are not sure what to expect? We are here to break it down for you.
Dental implants are not complex. Instead, they are a tooth replacement option and the top choice of most dentists and patients.
In this blog, we will break down the following:
- Initial Consultation and Dental Exams
- Dental Implant Treatment Planning
- Potential pretreatments
- Dental Implant Placement Surgery
- Healing
- Final Restoration Placement
- Aftercare and Maintenance
Step 1: Consultation and Dental Exams
Your first visit includes a thorough dental exam, and a conversation with your Brampton dentist to assess your goals. Some patients require immediate dental implants. While others may require pretreatments, such as bone grafting or a sinus lift, to ensure dental implant success.
Step 2: Dental Implant Treatment Planning
We plan your dental implant treatment using technology and other innovations to ensure the treatment is successful. We also plan around creating a timeline that works for you.
Step 3: Potential pretreatments
In bone grafting, a dentist places a bit of bone into the jaw if it is deteriorated. This graft provides a stable foundation for your new tooth.
Your back teeth are sometimes too close to the sinus, so a dentist must slightly elevate the sinus to make room for your implant.
We use powerful anesthesia to ensure you don’t feel pain. You can also discuss sedation dentistry with the dentist in Brampton.
Step 4: Dental Implant Placement Surgery
Using local anesthesia, your dentist carefully and precisely implants a titanium post into the jawbone. This titanium root serves as the dental implant, standing in for your lost tooth root.
If you’re feeling unsure, consider discussing sedation dentistry with your dentist.
After implant placement is done, when anesthesia wears off, you may notice mild soreness and swelling for a few days. An over-the-counter pain relief medicine is usually sufficient to combat the discomfort.
Be sure to follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions and call us if you have questions or concerns.
Step 5: Healing
Healing is painless and happens behind the scenes. This is a necessary stage for implant success and lasts for approximately three to six months. The tooth root integrates during this period, creating a stable foundation for your new tooth.
During healing, be mindful of biting directly into sticky foods with your implant post or temporary. Additionally, brush and floss at least twice daily to help ensure the success of your implant. An oral infection, cavity, or other oral health concern could temporarily limit your progress.
Step 6: Final Restoration Placement
We cap your abutment with a custom dental crown after taking impressions. The crown is always custom colored and shaped to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Your dentist relies on CEREC technology for same-day crowns in Brampton. Ask your dentist if a same-day crown is right for you.
Step 7: Aftercare and Maintenance
After we place your restoration, you’re free to enjoy your new smile. You can have your favorite foods and smile with confidence.
As far as aftercare, you treat your implant the same as a natural tooth, which means:
- Brush and floss at least twice daily or after every meal.
- Visit your dentist every six months for dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings.
- If you play sports, always wear a mouthguard.
- Report any changes in your oral health to your dentist.
Why Choose Our Brampton Clinic for Dental Implants
We encourage patients to choose dental implants for the following reasons:
- They can last for decades and even a lifetime.
- They restore complete function.
- They are virtually maintenance-free.
However, choosing our Brampton clinic for your dental implants means prioritizing attention to detail, local convenience, experience, and exceptional patient care.
Contact Your Dental Implant Dentist in Brampton
To learn more or schedule a consultation with our dentist, please contact a dental team member at (905) 457-4445 or book online.
We look forward to helping you navigate tooth replacement and achieving the smile you’ve been looking for.
