At Scott and Derry Dental Care, we are all about changing lives one smile at a time. And modern tooth replacement represents one of the most transformative services available at our office in Milton, Ontario. 

Rethink options to replace teeth.

In the past, individuals with missing or failing teeth had limited options to replace them. Conventional dental bridges involve altering or reducing otherwise healthy neighbouring teeth. Traditional removable dentures depend on natural suction and ongoing maintenance for a proper and comfortable fit and good, lasting chewing function. 

Today, individuals may fill gaps in their smiles with titanium dental implants. 

Get to know the many benefits.

When it comes to prosthetic teeth, implants present the most natural option. Replacement teeth that use dental implants are designed to mimic some of the structure of a natural and healthy tooth. Notably, the implant itself is made to function like a tooth root. 

The implant is precisely positioned in the jawbone. Since it is made from a biocompatible material (titanium), the implant fuses or joins naturally to the bone that grows around it. After this process of osseointegration is completed, we can then attach or connect the implant to the restoration or dental crown (among those patients who need to replace a single tooth). 

There are many advantages related to this unique design, including: 

• Reliable stability, as the replacement tooth is “rooted” to the jawbone by the implant 
• Long-term durability and wear – with proper care, implant-supported teeth can last a lifetime
• An excellent investment and value due to the long-lasting nature of these prosthetic teeth 
• Conservative and tooth-preserving, as no tooth structure is reduced from neighbouring “anchor” teeth 
• Low maintenance, may be cared for like natural teeth
• Maintains natural chewing and speech functions 
• Preserves the strength and health of the bone in the jaw 
• Prevents or halts the destructive process of bone loss or resorption 

Additionally, implants may be used to support or retain several prosthetic teeth. A few precisely-positioned implants can be secured in the jawbone to stabilize an implant-supported bridge. Or, as few as four implants may be fixed securely in the jaw to anchor or hold an upper or lower denture in place. Since the bone that is so vital to the structure of our face is maintained, implant-supported dentures do not require periodic “maintenance” (relining, rebasing, repairs, replacement, and so on) associated with conventional removable dentures. 

Discover your many modern, lifelike and natural-feeling options for tooth replacement today! Schedule an appointment with Dr. Jameela Jifri and Associates at Scott and Derry Dental Care. Our team in Milton, ON, can be contacted at (855) 438-4999. 

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