Dental Implants

When you lose a tooth, your first concern is probably cosmetic. However, missing teeth can cause many oral health problems as well. We recommend dental implants to our patients for maximum aesthetic and health benefits. Led by Dr. Swati Khanna, Dentistry at LaSalle has the on-site capabilities to handle all aspects of this advanced tooth replacement process.

Other offices in Aldershot and the Greater Burlington, ON area, may handle one or two aspects of the process, such as the planning and restoration of the implant. But, when it comes to the actual placement of the implant, these dentists have to refer that service out to a specialist, such as an oral surgeon. As you might imagine, this adds to the cost, hassle, and stress of the process of completing your smile.

Comprehensive implant dentistry, under our roof

Fortunately, we never have to refer you to an office that you don’t know or trust for implants! Dr. Sam Gupta has continuously built his skill set on the latest in dental technologies and techniques, including dental implants. He enjoys rising to the challenge of successfully rebuilding smiles among patients with complex restorative needs or challenging cases. With his demonstrated training and clinical experience, you know the aesthetics, health, and safety of your smile are in exceptional hands with Dr. Sam.

Plus, he combines his knowledge of implantology with the latest digital and intraoral diagnostics. These technologies support the precision and strategic placement of your implants. Proper, precision placement is associated with higher success rates and aids in how well your implants retain dental restorations, such as crowns, over the long term.

The basics about dental implants

An implant is essentially a prosthetic tooth root. It is inserted in the jawbone, where a natural root would be. The implant serves dual functions, providing excellent stability for replacement teeth and maintaining the bone’s health and strength.

Dental implant treatment is highly customizable to replace one or multiple teeth. The number, type, and size of implants needed will be determined after a comprehensive consultation. There are multiple implant options to meet the unique needs of each patient.

• A single implant topped with a porcelain crown is the most common solution for an individual missing a tooth.
• Two or more implants can be used to support a specially designed bridge for replacing multiple teeth. The restoration is custom-designed to fill the gaps without disturbing remaining natural teeth.
• For replacing all teeth, an implant-supported denture may be recommended. Because these dentures do not need suction to hold them in place, they do not cover the roof of your mouth, making them more comfortable and natural feeling than traditional dentures.
• All-On-Four is an innovative implant denture system that uses just four implants to support the plate, making the procedure faster and more economical.
• If you already wear standard removable dentures, they can be retrofitted for dental implants.

The complete implant process generally takes between four and nine months to complete. Patients have the option of wearing temporary restorations. So, they can eat and smile normally during the healing phase.

What is a Dental Implant? Explained by Dr. Swati Khanna