Missing a Tooth? Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants
Losing a tooth affects your appearance, makes chewing difficult, changes how you speak, and impacts your confidence in everyday situations. Over time, missing teeth can also lead to bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants offer a stable and long-term solution. By replacing the root as well as the visible tooth, they restore structure, function, and your natural look.
At Kawartha Dental Clinic, we offer dental implants in Peterborough to help your smile look, feel, and function like natural teeth and regain your confidence and return to living and smiling with ease.
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Phone number: 705-743-1851
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jawbone. It is typically made of a titanium implant post that integrates with the bone through a process called osseointegration. Once healed, an implant-supported crown is attached. This treatment creates a complete restoration that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
Dental implants genrally are made of three parts:
- Implant Post: This is a titanium screw placed in the jawbone, serving as the root of your new tooth.
- Abutment: The abutment acts as a connector linking the implant post to the crown.
- Crown/Dental Arch: The crown or dental arch is a visible replacement tooth or teeth, custom-crafted to match your natural teeth and permanently attached to the implant post via the abutment.
Types of Dental Implants We Offer
Implant-Supported Overdenture
These are a removable style of denture that must be removed to clean every night and require a yearly checkup to maintain their effectiveness. They are supported by a minimum of 2 implants attached to the denture using locators. The denture material varies depending on the application and case specifics. They offer more chewing power than traditional dentures, enhanced lip support for those with bone loss, are easy to remove for cleaning, and are affordable to repair and clean.
Implant-Retained Fixed Hybrid
This is a fixed dental prosthesis that can only be removed by a dentist. There is a small space between the gums and the denture that can be cleaned using a special floss or WaterPik. The fixed hybrid needs hygiene maintenance every 1.5 to 2 years. The metal framework is supported by 4 to 6 implants with a minimal healing period needed between implant placement and fabrication of the final prosthesis. A transitional denture can be worn for a better look until the final one is ready. Chewing force can be up to 90% of that of natural teeth, with a more natural feel. The fixed prosthetics are less bulky and feel more like natural teeth.
Implant-retained fixed hybrid dentures are more costly than overdentures, but less expensive than a fixed zirconia bridge, making it the “moderate” option price-wise.
Implant-Retained Fixed Zirconia Bridge
This is a fixed dental prosthesis that can only be removed by a dentist and has minimal space between the gums and the denture or bridge. Like a fixed hybrid, it requires hygiene maintenance every 1.5 to 2 years. It is made of zirconia or a combination of zirconia and porcelain for superior strength and durability. These are the strongest options, and the material does not wear down as quickly as others. They are also less bulky and the most aesthetic option, closely resembling your natural teeth. However, fixed zirconia bridges are also the most expensive type of dental implant available.
At your initial consultation, we will review all your options with you, discuss your goals and budget, and help you determine the best choice for your dental restorations.
The Dental Implant Process At Our Clinic
The process our patients go through for dental implants at our clinic includes:
Consultation & 3D Imaging
Our implant dentist in Peterborough will assess your oral health and use advanced imaging to plan precise placement.
Implant Placement
A titanium implant post is placed into the jawbone, which acts as a stable artificial tooth root.
Healing and Integration
Over the next few months, the implant integrates with the bone through the natural healing process.
Final Crown Placement
A custom implant-supported restoration is placed, and that’s it; your new tooth is complete.
Why Patients Choose Our Clinic in Peterborough?
Our clinic is backed by a team of highly trained dental professionals with advanced education and extensive experience in implant dentistry. We use modern imaging and precise planning methods to ensure accurate implant placement and consistent results. Each treatment plan is based on a detailed assessment of your oral health and long-term needs. You receive clear explanations at every stage, and nothing is done without your knowledge. This is why many patients choose us as a dental implant clinic in Peterborough.
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Dental Implant Frequently Asked Questions
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years or even decades.
In many cases, bone grafting or alternative approaches can make implants possible.
Treatment is performed under anesthesia, and most patients experience minimal discomfort.
The full process usually takes a few months due to the healing phase.
Dental implants have a high success rate when properly placed and maintained.
Yes, implants can support restorations for one or several missing teeth.
