Resource Center: Implant Placement

One of the most commonly used procedures used to counteract tooth loss in patients is also a type of cosmetic surgery. Dental implants are often used to replace missing teeth because they are quite effective and durable—and, they also restore the functionality of the teeth.

For many dentists, dental implants are the method they prefer to use in restoration procedures for patients who have lost teeth. This is because dental implants are more durable and effective than other tooth restorative options like bridges and dentures. This type of tooth replacement works to completely rebuild tooth functionality because the root implant bonds to the bone of the jaw. Success rates of dental implants are high, too—95 per cent for lower jaw restorations, 90 per cent for those in the upper jaw.

Missing teeth not only leave unsightly gaps in your smile; they can also lead to embarrassment, leaving unsightly gaps in your social life as well. In the past, treatment for missing teeth was limited to bridges, or partial dentures. However, while these addressed the visual impact of missing teeth, they did not prevent the bone loss that results when a tooth root is absent.