Dental Implants

*According to the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness

After implant surgery, it is normal to experience some minor bleeding, swelling, and discomfort. Your dentist may prescribe pain relievers. However, many patients manage their pain with over-the-counter medications.

To help minimize symptoms and prevent infection, you should:

• Apply ice packs
• Sleep with your head elevated
• Take all medication as instructed
• Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your doctor
• Maintain a consistent oral health routine
• Attend follow-up appointments with our team

If you notice excessive bleeding or your symptoms worsen after the first few days, contact our office immediately.

Once the implants have fully healed, most patients enjoy strong and secure restorations and a significant improvement in their overall oral health. You can be more confident and comfortable when you are eating and smiling.

Caring for dental implants requires few to no changes in your daily oral hygiene routine. Our doctors may recommend certain tools or products to maintain the health of your implants and your overall oral health.

At Enlighten Dental, we understand the importance of personalizing treatments to the unique needs of our patients. There are a variety of factors which can affect the final cost of dental implants.

The best way to find out how much it will cost to restore your smile with implants is to schedule a consultation at our Vancouver practice.

*According to the American Dental Association

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are replacement tooth roots made out of titanium or zirconia that are placed into the jawbone.

What are metal-free implants?

Zirconia implants are an option for patients who want a more aesthetic and metal-free option. As a holistic dental practice, our Vancouver office is proud to make them available for patients.

Which material is better: titanium or zirconia?

Each material has advantages and disadvantages and both work extremely well when used appropriately with adequate bone and soft tissue.

Is it painful to receive dental implants?

The process of receiving implants is generally comfortable and the implants literally become attached to the jawbone. Most patients report minimal post-operative pain and tell us they are as comfortable and solid as their own teeth.

Will I have to go without teeth?

During the initial phase of treatment, the implants are placed into the jawbone. In most cases, they require several months of healing before they can be restored. Removable or fixed partial dentures can be made to keep you smiling when the teeth are in visible areas.

In some cases with titanium implants, temporary crowns can be placed at the time of surgery to avoid the need for a temporary denture. In many cases involving complete dentures, the full arch of new temporary teeth can be secured by implants on the day of surgery. These procedures are often advertised as “teeth in a day” or “same day teeth.”

In today’s lifestyle-focused society, conventional methods of replacing missing teeth are no longer acceptable options. A bridge involves cutting down good adjacent teeth to replace the missing one. Removable dentures that affect your speech, trap food when eating, and are placed in a glass of water at night are no longer tolerated.

Dental Implant Placement: Dental implantology is an amazing technology for tooth replacement. In most cases, there is absolutely no better option to replace teeth. If you are a denture-wearer, dental implants can also help with retention of your denture and maintaining your oral structures.
Our office is extremely experienced in dental implantology with a spectacular success rate and leading-edge technology.