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Dental Implants

Blackfalds Dental Centre

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used as a permanent replacement when one or more teeth have been lost. Implants are small titanium screws that are placed directly in the jawbone. The implant acts as a stable support for replacement teeth. This could be in the shape of crowns, bridges or secured dentures.
Losing teeth can be a distressing experience. Many of the patients we see at Blackfalds Dental Centre became shy about smiling when one or more tooth was lost. Missing teeth can also cause problems with biting and chewing food. This is because surrounding teeth may become misaligned as they move to fill any gaps. This increases strain put on any remaining teeth. Over time the bone beneath the gaps begins break down to resorb or break down.

Dental Implants