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Our downtown Edmonton dentists may place a dental implant as part of the process to replace a missing tooth. Your implant and tooth replacement function like a natural tooth.
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A dental implant has two pieces: a titanium rod that is placed into the jaw bone and functions like the root of the tooth, and an abutment that screws into the rod.
Your dentist will first place the titanium rod into your jaw bone beneath the gum tissue. The gum tissue is then stitched back into place. As the tissue heals, the implant will bond with the bone and attach to the gum.
Next, your dentist will attach the abutment to the rod. Finally, they will attach a tooth replacement to the abutment creating the appearance and function of a natural tooth.
Replacing missing teeth is crucial to preserving your longterm oral health. If you're missing one or more teeth, dental implants can be used to address a number of oral health issues, including:
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