IMPLANT SMILE CENTER OF ALBERTA
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DENTAL IMPLANTS AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY:
    "There is now overwhelming evidence that a 2-implant overdenture should become the first choice of treatment for the edentulous mandible."  "Patients have a significantly higher quality of life and improved nutritional state with stabilized dentures."
                            from an article in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association
                                                                                      Sept. 2002, Vol. 68, No. 8. Pg. 469
From the Implant Smile Center of Alberta:
What are implants?
Dental Implants are small, titanium, screw-shaped threaded cylinders that are placed into the bone in the upper (Maxillary) and/or lower (Mandibular) arches of the mouth. They are used to replace one or many missing teeth, or to stabilize dentures. Titanium is an inert metal that is capable of creating a very tight bond with bone. Titanium is used in other operations such as knee or hip replacements -- so it is a proven surgical component.

The implant acts like the root of a natural tooth, and bone actually forms around a special coating on the implant to hold the implant firmly in place. This process is referred to as osseointegration. A crown, with the look, feel, and function of a natural tooth is then affixed to an abutment  which is connected to the implant. The 'abutment' is simply a small connecting piece between the implant and the crown.

In cases where there are multiple missing teeth, or where the patient has previously had dentures, multiple implants are placed in the mouth to allow for implant-supported crowns or bridges, ball abutment retained overdentures, and/or bar-supported overdentures.

The success rate for dental implants is very high; and, with proper care, good dental hygiene, and a healthy life style, it is rare that implants will fail. Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of implants have been placed. Many of the 'original' implants are still functioning without problems. Technology and procedures have advanced significantly since the first implants were placed. The success rate is now in the 95%+ range. Some failed implants can be attributed to an unhealthy lifestyle (smoking), or to poor dental hygiene.

What are the benefits of implants?
* There is a significant improvement in the overall quality of life for patients who have implant-supported or retained dentures, as opposed to standard or conventional (free-floating) dentures.
* Implants maintain, or realign, facial structure and profile, and preserve bone.
* Dental Implants are easy to clean, and do not decay.
* Implants help to preserve adjacent natural tooth structure. With an implant-supported bridge, there is no need to stress or traumatize adjacent natural teeth in order to hold the bridge in place. Traditional removable partial dentures also place stress forces on the remaining natural teeth.
* Implant-supported crowns and bridges have a longer functioning life than conventional crowns and bridges placed over natural tooth structure.
* Implants help to prevent the appearance of premature aging due to bone loss. Osteoporosis can accelerate bone loss with patients using standard or conventional dentures.
* Patients who wear conventional full dentures often experience difficulty eating, speaking and smiling. Implant-supported dentures virtually eliminate embarrassing denture slippage. The implants 'anchor' the dentures.
* Implants are cost effective when taking into account the functioning life of the implant.

*** Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

When and Why do we use Implants?
    1.     Failed root canals.
    2.     Inadequate root length.
    3.     Congenitally (hereditary) missing teeth.
    4.     Periodontally involved teeth.
    5.     Large carious lesions.
    6.     Tooth fractures.
    7.     Missing teeth.
    8.     No posterior abutment teeth.
    9.     To preserve the adjacent natural tooth structure.
    10.   To stabilize complete dentures.
    11.   To eliminate removable appliances and replace them with implant-supported (fixed) crowns or bidges.

For more information on dental implants, implant procedures, and cosmetic dentistry please click on the hyperlinks below:

  www.icoi.org
The above link will take you to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists'
web site.
www.aaid-implant.org  "Advancing the standard of care for comprehensive implant dentistry since 1951." The above link will take you to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry web site.

Dental Division Website: www.zimmerdental.com
Zimmer Corporate: www.zimmer.com
Zimmer is the manufacturer of Advent, Tapered Screw Vent, and Screw Vent Implants used by Dr. Leigh at the Implant Smile Center. We wish to acknowledge Mr. Richard Hardy, Territory Manager/Zimmer Dental Division, for allowing this hyperlink to the Zimmer site.

The Implant Smile Center of Alberta would like to answer your questions about dental implants and the implant procedure.  We offer you a complementary consultation and fee estimates. Please visit our "Contact" page for more information on dental implant prices or dental implant costs.

           
 

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