Dental Implants
Dental Implants in Maple Ridge, BC
Do Missing Teeth Hold You Back?
If missing teeth keep you from living your best life, dental implants offer a reliable, long-term solution for tooth loss. Contact us to learn more!
Do you have missing teeth? Do you find it difficult to chew comfortably or speak clearly? Both of these problems are common with tooth loss, along with a loss of confidence in your appearance.
We offer several modern tooth replacement options at Meadow Ridge Dental Centre in Maple Ridge, BC, including dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Out of all of these, dental implants are the prosthetics that look, function, and feel the most like a natural tooth.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
A dental implant is a titanium post that our experienced dentist places in your jawbone. Over about 3-6 months, the implant post heals, integrates fully with the jawbone, and becomes a new replacement tooth root.
Our experienced dentists can use implants to replace a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth to complete your smile. And if you care for your teeth and gums properly, your dental implant could last a lifetime.
What to expect
- Consultation and imaging to confirm you are a candidate.
- Implant placement — comfortable with local anaesthetic or sedation.
- Healing period while the implant integrates (typically a few months).
- Final crown fitted and adjusted.
Why Are Dental Implants the Gold Standard?
Dental implants in Maple Ridge, BC, provide a permanent, durable solution for missing teeth. They're considered the gold standard of tooth replacement because they're designed to mimic the appearance and function of natural teeth. They can restore your smile while supporting overall oral health.
Restores Natural Functionality
Dental implants fit into the empty tooth socket in the jawbone for ultimate support and stability. Dental implants offer a stable foundation for chewing, speaking, and smiling without the worry of slipping or discomfort.
Preserves Jawbone Health
Because they fuse with the jawbone, dental implants stimulate the tissue and prevent bone loss that typically occurs after tooth loss. This also helps maintain the structure of your face and prevents a sunken appearance.
Long-Lasting Solution
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years—even decades! For many patients, dental implants are a cost-effective and hassle-free solution compared to other tooth replacement options like dentures.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
When you lose a natural tooth, and its root, the bone that once held it in place gradually starts to break down. As bone is lost, so is support for your facial features, and your cheeks can take on a sunken or hollow appearance.
Without a replacement root to hold them in place, surrounding teeth also start to drift and tilt into the gap created by the missing tooth. These teeth can also loosen over time to the point that we need to remove them altogether.
With a dental implant securely in place, you have an artificial tooth root that helps keep the bone around it strong and healthy and supports neighbouring teeth to prevent movement.
What’s the Process for Getting a Dental Implant?
The first step is a thorough evaluation with Dr. Robert Noh. He will review your oral and medical history and take x-rays to determine if you are a good dental implant candidate.
Dental Implant Placement
If you are, we will schedule you for implant placement at our Maple Ridge, BC dental office. Placing a dental implant is a straightforward procedure that takes about an hour and is more comfortable than you might think.
As always, we will numb the area we are treating so you don’t feel any pain. We also offer sedation dentistry for your complete comfort.
Implant Healing and Tooth Restoration
It takes 3–6 months for the implant post to heal and integrate with the jawbone around it. Once healing is complete, we attach a crown, bridge, or denture to the implant to restore chewing function and complete your smile.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Robert Noh
Dr. Robert Noh attended the University of British Columbia and graduated in 2016. He practiced in Southern Alberta until 2021 when he started Meadow Ridge Dental Centre.
Dr. Noh is our principal dentist and provides the full scope of general dentistry, including determining his patients’ treatment expectations and structuring a plan accordingly.
When he’s not busy helping our patients, he enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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