Dental Implants

Dental implants are quickly becoming the new standard in dental care for replacing missing teeth. In cases where a single tooth is missing and the rest of the dentition is in good shape, a dental implant is clearly the ideal choice. In more complex cases where multiple teeth are missing, dental implants still come into play, but more factors must be considered when choosing implants to ensure the right choice is being made.

Case #3 - Multiple tooth Replacement With Implant Supported Bridge

This individual was tired of his partial denture and wanted a different option to replace his missing front 5 teeth. As a conventional fixed bridge would have been very extensive and have a poor long term prognosis, implants were opted for. As you can see in the photos, 3 implants and a 5 unit bridge later, the patient has a great smile and nice solid front teeth.

Case #2 - Single Tooth Replacement

This patient was missing a single lower molar and was a great candidate for a dental implant. An implant with a standard abutment from Nobel Biocare and Porcelain Bonded to Metal Crown (PBM) were selected for the replacement of the missing tooth. The following photos help demonstrate the stages and parts of the implant process.

Case #1 - Multiple Tooth Replacement

This patient was missing three teeth on the bottom left and really did not want to wear a denture to replace them. She opted for three Zimmer implants on which custom abutments and splinted PBM crowns were done. The crowns were joined together as this helps to protect the implants from potentially traumatic lateral forces near the back of the jaw. The photos show the restoration process.