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Implants in Calgary

Wade knows how dentures feel and one MyBite solution may be Implants. The loss of teeth can cause a “disability” for most people who wear conventional dentures because they have difficulty eating and speaking due to the deterioration of their underlying bone structures. This loss of bone results in poor or ill-fitting dentures because the dentures no longer have a stable foundation on which to rest.

The pictures below show loss of bone over time:

A dental implant is a small titanium fixture that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. The implant is placed in the upper or lower jaw. It will bond with the bone over time and thus serve as an anchor for the replacement teeth.

Before dental implants, there were no fixed solutions available for people who lost all their teeth. Today, it is possible to replace a full jaw with dental implants and a fixed bridge that results in a permanent, stable and high esthetic solution.

The benefits of having a fully fixed bridge are:
1. Lets you eat and function like having natural teeth;
2. Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
3. A solid, stable, esthetic solution

Fixed Bridges Procedure

1. Before the procedure

The denturist determines what needs to be done and prepares both himself and the patient for the coming treatment procedure. Patient is then referred to an appropriate professional for implant placement.

2. Installing the implants

The first step is installing dental implants to replace the lost tooth roots. In this case, five implants are used. Temporary teeth are attached that enable you to eat and function like normal while waiting for the permanent bridge to be installed.

3. Attaching bridge

The final bridge is securely installed on top of the implants. With a full jaw replacement like this, it normally takes 2-3 visits to have the bridge completely attached.

4. End result

Your new teeth should be hard to tell from natural – both for you and others. People who have had traditional dentures before getting a fixed bridge often describe this as an overwhelming and very positive experience.

Over Denture (Ball and Bar)

ALTERNATIVE TO A FIXED BRIDGE
An alternative to a fixed bridge is a removable overdenture, which is anchored on implants.

Removable, implant anchored overdenture

A removable full denture that is connected to either a ball or bar attachment, which in turn is anchored on two or more implants in the front part of the jaw. The implants help keep the denture in place and provide better function and comfort.

Mini Implants

As a revolutionary departure from routine implant methods, mini implants are so narrow they are typically inserted directly through the overlying gum tissue and into the bone underneath.

Consequently the need to surgically cut and “flap” open the gum tissue, routinely required for standard dental implant systems, is avoided in most MDI applications. As a result, post- insertion patient irritation and soreness is significantly reduced.

While all dental implants require care during insertion to avoid encroaching on vulnerable nerves, sinuses or bony structures, the ultra small width of the IMTEC mini implants offers comfortable margin of safety.