Dental Implants in Mississauga
Experience A Permanent Solution To Tooth Loss
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant system comprises three components:
- The Implant Fixture: The titanium screw or cylinder that serves as the artificial root, anchoring the restoration in the jawbone.
- The Abutment: The connector piece that securely links the implant fixture to the replacement tooth.
- The Dental Prosthetic: A customized dental crown, bridge, or denture designed to match your natural teeth’s shape, size, and color.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Improved Function: Implants restore near-natural chewing and speaking abilities, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without discomfort.
- Enhanced Appearance: Implant-supported restorations look and feel like natural teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile.
- Durability: With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, eliminating the need for frequent replacements.
- Bone Preservation: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing the bone loss often associated with missing teeth.
- Improved Self-Confidence: Regain your smile’s radiance and boost your self-esteem with a complete, natural-looking set of teeth.
Candidates for Dental Implants
- Good oral health
- Sufficient jawbone density to support the implants
- A commitment to the healing process
- One or more missing teeth
However, even patients with jawbone deterioration may be eligible for implants after undergoing supplemental bone grafting procedures. During your consultation, Dr. Inigo will thoroughly evaluate your oral health and discuss your candidacy for dental implants.
The Dental Implant Process at East Credit Dental
- Initial Consultation and Evaluation: One of our Mississauga dentists will assess your oral health, take X-rays, and discuss your treatment goals.
- Surgical Implant Placement: The titanium implant fixture is carefully positioned into the jawbone during a minor surgical procedure.
- Osseointegration: Over the next few months, the implant will fuse with the surrounding bone, creating a secure foundation.
- Abutment Placement: Once the implant has integrated with your jawbone, an abutment will be attached to connect the implant to the replacement tooth.
- Crafting Your Restoration: Your custom crown, bridge, or denture will be fabricated to match your natural teeth and bite.
- Final Restoration Placement: The completed restoration will be securely attached to the implant, completing your smile transformation.
Dental Implant Placement Aftercare
Proper aftercare is essential for a successful recovery and long-term implant health. Dr. Inigo and his team will provide detailed instructions, but general guidelines include:
- Avoiding strenuous activities for the first few days
- Maintaining a soft food diet initially
- Practicing excellent oral hygiene and gently cleaning around the implant site
- Attending follow-up appointments at East Credit Dental for monitoring and adjustments
Oral Health Care For Dental Implants
- Brushing twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush
- Flossing daily to remove plaque and food debris
- Using an antimicrobial mouthwash as directed
Dental Implants FAQ
Dental implants seamlessly integrate with the jaw or skull bone, providing a stable and natural-looking support system for various restorative dental processes. During the dental implant procedure, titanium posts are surgically placed—i.e., implanted!—into the jawbone as a foundation for attaching aesthetic restorations such as crowns, dentures, or porcelain bridges.Dental implants play a vital role in restoring smiles and enhancing foundational functionality, whether you need a single crown, a bridge, a denture, or even a facial prosthesis. Implants ensure a secure and long-lasting solution that mimics the look, feel, and functionality of natural teeth.
We often get asked how much dental implants cost, and the truth is it really depends. A catch-all answer doesn’t exist. Costs vary widely based on the number and type(s) of dental implant(s) you opt for and your overall health goals. For example, the cost of full-mouth dental implants will naturally be higher than that of a single implant.It’s why we’ve built an in-house dental financing program to allow for affordable dental implants on any budget – so, in essence, dental implants can cost whatever you want them to (within reason)!
While some tenderness should be expected following surgery, our patients are often pleasantly surprised to find that they can resume their daily activities, including work, the very next day.
We also customize each patient’s healing and aftercare regimen, ensuring it’s manageable with over-the-counter pain relief options.
We often get asked how many types of dental implants there are and which is best for them. But the “best” dental implant types depend on factors like a patient’s bone density and overall oral health goals. Here are a few types of dental implants we regularly insert: All-on-4, 3-on-6, All-on-X, Implant-Supported Dentures, Implant Supported Bridges, Endosteal and Subperiosteal Implants, Pterygoid and Zygomatic Implants, Nasal Rim and Nasal Spine Implants, Immediate vs. Delayed Implants.
Dental implants are designed to be a long-term tooth replacement solution. With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last for decades and even a lifetime.
The recovery time for dental implants can vary depending on several factors, including your overall health, the number of implants placed, the location of the implants, and the strength of the supporting bone. However, it generally takes several months for dental implants to fully heal and integrate with the jawbone.
Dental implants are suitable if you have one or more missing teeth or would like a more permanent dental solution compared to something like unsupported dentures. The procedure will look something like this: a consultation; initial treatment planning; preparatory procedures (if necessary); implant placement; osseointegration; abutment placement; dental crown placement; and follow-up care.
A dental implant consultation typically involves several components to assess your suitability for dental implant treatment. Here are some points you can expect to discuss during your consultation: your dental history and general health assessment; examination and x-rays; treatment planning; cost and financial planning; questions and concerns.
Meet Dr. John Inigo
Dr. John Inigo provides dental implant treatment at East Credit Dental in Mississauga. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry (1998), Dr. Inigo has completed extensive continuing education in implant dentistry, focusing on both surgical and restorative aspects of care.
Education & Advanced Training in Implant Dentistry
Fellowship – International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Misch Implant Institute Surgery and Prosthetics Program
gIDE Dental Implant Mastership Program (Los Angeles)
Comprehensive Implant Surgery Training – The Sclar Center, Miami
- Graduate – Steigmann Implant Institute & Kois Center
Implant Treatment Services
Single-tooth implants
Implant-supported bridges
Implant-supported dentures
Full-arch implant restorations
Bone grafting procedures where appropriate
Treatment planning for complex restorative cases
Recommendations are based on each patient’s individual oral health needs and clinical evaluation.
