DENTAL IMPLANTS

They feel like your natural teeth because implants are bridges that are permanently anchored to your jaw. They can replace ill-fitting dentures or missing teeth.

If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with Dr. Kesteven about replacements that are as natural as possible. If dentures don't work for you, you may consider dental implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. Kesteven can make dental implants be permanently anchored into the jaw itself.

You are a good candidate for dental implants if you have jawbone ridges that are in good shape and healthy oral tissues. When Dr. Kesteven inserts the implant device into the jaw, a chemical and mechanical bond is formed. The jawbone actually grows into the implant.

With dental implants at Kesteven Dental Care Studio, you get a perfect fit, and they will look and feel as good as (or better than!) your original teeth. For great Mission dental implants, contact Kesteven Dental Care Studio today!

Dental implants - What are they?

A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone. As the body heals for approximately two to six months

 

after the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses to the implant through a process called osseointegration. After the healing phase is complete, the implants are used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures.

Dental implants are the most natural replacement for a missing tooth. For more information call us at 604-826-8087.

The dental implant process

At Kesteven Dental Care Studio we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays.

After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.

The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.

For more answers about dental implants call us at 604-826-8087.

Types of dental implants

Yes, several types are available. The American Dental Association considers both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable.

An important factor for selection is to determine whether your jawbone can adequately support the implant. Most dental implants placed today are endosteal root form fixtures (similar to a man-made tooth root).

Call us at 604-826-8087 for more information about dental implants and if they are right for you.

Finding a dental implant dentist

When getting dental implants, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At Kesteven Dental Care Studio we have this expertise.

It is also important to know that implant treatment consists of two components: a surgical phase and a restorative phase.

Traditionally, a dental surgeon, like an oral surgeon or a periodontist, performs the surgical component. A general dentist, or prosthodontist and laboratory technician performs the restorative component. However, as implant dentistry has become more sophisticated, sometimes a dentist, like Dr. Kesteven, who specializes in restorative dentistry conducts the entire procedure.

Call us at 604-826-8087 for more information about dental implants and if they are right for you.