Dental implants in Dartmouth

Evergreen Dental has a comfortable, long-term solution for missing teeth

When you’re missing teeth — or have just a single missing tooth — it can negatively affect your appearance, your self-esteem and your general health. It can keep you from smiling in photographs, from feeling comfortable in social situations, and from eating your favourite foods.

Dental Implants at Evergreen Dental are ideal for denture wearers and people with one or more missing teeth. Not only are implants a more convenient option, but they can also restore your confidence and help you to enjoy life more.

Here's why dental implants at Evergreen Dental are a good choice for patients with missing teeth:

• No added stress to the adjacent teeth
• Teeth don’t continue to break down
• Implants help to prevent bone shrinkages
• Implants allow for normal and comfortable chewing
• The success rate at 15 years is 98%
• No unsightly metal clasps
• Improved comfort in speaking

Quite simply, a dental implant is a titanium post that acts as a replacement for the root of a tooth. They can support individual teeth (crowns), or prosthetics, such as a bridge containing a number of teeth.

Dr. Paul Bonazza has advanced training in dental implants, and can give you permanent teeth, often in as little as three appointments. He is also passionate about this aspect of dentistry, and continues to upgrade his skills through continuing education.

If you think dental implants may be the solution for you, contact us to book a consultation with Dr. Paul Bonazza. He will take the time to discuss your smile goals and develop a treatment plan with your needs in mind. Or drop by Evergreen Dental today to view a mouth model showing how dental implants work.

Missing a single tooth

When a person is missing a tooth, a dental implant is the ideal solution. A dental implant does not stress the adjacent teeth and offers the best long-term success rate.

The dental implant placement is most often done in a short appointment at Evergreen Dental with simple local freezing. The bone is allowed to heal (integrate) around the implant for three months on average.

A temporary tooth will be provided immediately, especially if front teeth are being replaced. This tooth looks and feels very natural.

Contact Dr. Paul Bonazza at Evergreen Dental today to learn more about replacing a single missing tooth with a dental implant in Dartmouth.

Missing multiple teeth

An implant-supported bridge is used to replace multiple adjacent missing teeth. It requires two or more implants and provides superior cosmetic and functional results. The teeth are securely attached and are not removable.

Contact Dr. Paul Bonazza at Evergreen Dental today to learn more about replacing multiple missing teeth with dental implants in Dartmouth.

Full fixed replacement

A full fixed replacement is commonly the solution sought when the four to five teeth in the arch of the mouth are missing.

A full arch of teeth, often constructed of porcelain and an underlying metal frame, are secured to multiple implants. This prosthetic is not removable by the patient. This option is for patients who want teeth as much like their original as possible.

Dentures

There are two types of dentures: partial and full dentures. Both types are made in a dental lab, based on a mold or an impression of the patient's mouth.

Partial

A partial denture is also called a removable partial denture. It is made up of one or more false teeth, and held in place by clasps that fit onto nearby teeth. You can take the partial denture out yourself, for cleaning and at night. A partial denture may be used when nearby teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge, or when more than just a few teeth are missing.

Today's technology allows denture wears the freedom to never worry about unsightly metal clasps again. In many cases, Evergreen Dental can offer patients the option to have tooth coloured denture clasps. These clasps are very tough and flexible and come in shades to match the supporting teeth.

Contact Dr. Paul Bonazza at Evergreen Dental today to learn more about a removable partial denture to replace your missing teeth.

Full

A full denture is also called a complete denture. It can be used when all your natural teeth are missing. You can take the partial denture out yourself, for cleaning and at night. For those interested in learning more about denture retention, book an appointment today and check out the teaching model we have in office.

Contact Dr. Paul Bonazza at Evergreen Dental today to learn more about a full denture to replace your missing teeth.

Denture attachments

These are dentures that appear to be normal dentures but have a mechanical attachment to a dental implant or a tooth root. They snap into place but are removable (with effort) by the patient.

For a long time, denture-wearers have struggled with loose dentures affect their speech and don’t allow them to eat their favourite foods. Many times the dentures are just not worn, and this is particularly the case with lower full dentures.

Attached dentures are a phenomenal option for denture wearers. The extraordinary retention of these dentures gives often frustrated and hopeless patients a whole new confidence and security.

Contact Dr. Paul Bonazza at Evergreen Dental today to learn more about securing a denture with comfortable dental implants in Dartmouth.