Dental Implants in Saint John: A Permanent Solution to the Loss of Teeth

Have you lost one or several teeth? At Hi-Tech Family Dentistry, we understand the negative impact this can have on your self-confidence and everyday activities. We are here to help you rediscover the pleasure of smiling, eating and speaking with ease thanks to dental implants. At our office in Saint John, we only provide implant restoration services for now. If you need our help or want to know whether implants are for you, don’t hesitate to communicate with us!

What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant acts as a tooth’s root. A titanium post is placed into the jawbone where it serves as basis for an artificial tooth or a bridge. Unlike traditional dentures, implants cannot become loose. They do not need other healthy teeth to be fastened to. This permanent procedure requires having strong healthy jawbones. There are two types of teeth replacements involving dental implants: 

• Bar-retained dentures
  
  • Depending on the number of teeth to be replaced, your dentist can use from two to five implants, to which a thin metal bar is fixed along the curve of your jaw. The denture is clipped into place steadily over the bar. 
• Ball-retained dentures
  
  • In this case, the artificial tooth is placed directly on the implant. A ball-shaped metal accessory placed on the implant fits into a socket inside the replacement tooth, or vice versa. 

We also perform veneer implants and whitening procedures to improve the aesthetics of your smile.