Dental Implants in Vancouver, BC
Dental implants are not a new thing by any stretch of the imagination. Archaeologists have discovered traces of rudimentary dental implants in thousands-year-old skeletal bones. However, in the last few decades, this technology has advanced considerably.
My Dentist Vancouver now uses the most effective and biocompatible titanium materials. Our dentist near you understands how to design implant posts that provide the best fusion with the existing bone and greater support for replacement teeth.
What Are Dental Implants?
Natural teeth have two parts: a pearly white crown that you see when you smile and concealed roots that hold it in place beneath the gums. Dentures and dental bridges near you are conventional tooth loss procedures that restore the crowns of lost teeth.
These restorations, which lack a root structure to sustain them, often leave a lot to be desired in terms of functioning and comfort, and you must change them every few years. Dental implants replace your lost teeth from the roots up, giving you the closest to your dazzling natural whites.
The missing tooth’s roots are effectively replaced by a tiny titanium post put into the jawbone. It will then join with the surrounding bone tissue, stimulating the jaw and laying a solid basis for the final healing.
A little connector component called an abutment sits on top of the dental implant and holds the custom-made, lifelike crown, bridge, or denture in place. The result is a natural-looking, feeling, and functioning smile!
What Patients Can Expect
My Dentist Vancouver proudly provides a wide range of general, aesthetic, preventative, and restorative dentistry services to patients in Vancouver, BC. As the region’s implant dentistry specialist, our skilled doctors provide a high level of care and guarantee that each patient receives great service.
Following your initial implant consultation, the surgical implantation of the implant posts into the jaw is the following phase in the dental implant process. We make a tiny cut in the gum tissue of the patient. The implant is then inserted into the bone. You can have this done under sedation, which means you won’t feel anything during the process.
FAQs
Many patients who have bone loss are still candidates for dental implants. Adequate bone volume is essential, and patients with significant loss may require bone grafting before or at the time of implant placement. Our oral implantologist, Dr. Shahdad Ayoughi, assesses your bone with a 3D CBCT scan to determine the precise treatment plan needed for your situation.
The cost of a dental implant depends on factors such as your treatment needs and whether additional procedures are required. My Dentist Vancouver offers $500 off for qualifying new patients and an additional $500 off through the MDV Membership Plan. Financing options are also available to help make treatment more manageable.
The implant process typically takes three to six months from post placement to final crown. After the implant is placed, a healing period of three to four months allows complete bone integration before the abutment and crown are attached. Our implant team provides a personalised timeline at your free consultation based on your specific bone health and treatment plan.
Signs of implant complications include persistent pain around the implant site, noticeable movement when pressing on the implant, swelling or bleeding in the surrounding gum, or a change in how your bite feels. Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes — contact our clinic promptly if any of these signs develop rather than waiting for your next scheduled appointment.
Dental implants are tooth replacement option that preserves jawbone and prevents the progressive bone loss that follows tooth extraction. Unlike bridges, implants require no alteration of healthy neighbouring teeth. Unlike dentures, they are permanently fixed, completely stable, and function identically to natural teeth in terms of chewing strength and comfort.
