Dental Implants
Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement, permanent, natural looking, and the only solution that replaces the tooth root to preserve your jawbone.
Understanding Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant fuses with the bone through osseointegration, a custom made crown is attached on top, creating a permanent, natural looking replacement for a missing tooth.
Implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement because they are the only option that replaces the entire tooth, both root and crown. They stimulate the jawbone to prevent bone loss, do not rely on adjacent teeth for support, and function just like natural teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Closest thing to a natural tooth in look, feel, and function
- Prevents jawbone loss after tooth extraction
- Does not affect adjacent teeth as a bridge would
- Lasts 20 to 30 years or longer with proper care
- No adhesives, no removal, permanently fixed
- Supports facial structure and prevents premature aging
Our Implant Services
Bone Grafting
When there is not enough bone to support an implant, bone grafting rebuilds the jaw so implants can be placed securely later.
Sinus Lift
A sinus lift adds bone height in the upper jaw near the sinuses, often needed before placing implants in the back upper teeth.
Lip Fillers
Lip fillers complement implant and smile restoration work for patients who also want fuller, more balanced lips alongside their dental treatment.
Teeth in a Day
Teeth in a Day allows eligible patients to receive a full arch of fixed replacement teeth supported by implants in a single treatment day.
Single Dental Implants
A single implant replaces one tooth that has been lost or removed, without involving the teeth either side of it.
The titanium post is placed into the jaw under local anaesthetic and then left to heal. Over the following months the bone grows around and bonds to the post, which is what gives an implant its strength. Once that has happened, a small connector called an abutment is attached, and the tooth is ready for its crown. For patients who feel anxious about the placement appointment, sedation is available.
Sedation and comfort options
Your Custom Crown
Once the implant has integrated, we take a mould and send it to our dental laboratory. The crown is made to match the colour of the teeth beside it, then secured onto the implant.
The result is a fixed replacement that looks and feels like a natural tooth. It fills the visible gap, restores chewing on that side, and helps keep the neighbouring teeth from drifting into the space, which is what tends to happen when a gap is left alone.
Replacing Several Missing Teeth
Implants are not only for single gaps. Where several teeth are missing, the space can be restored either with individual implant crowns or with an implant supported fixed bridge, depending on how many teeth are involved and where they sit.
Each implant replaces both the lost tooth and its root, which is what helps support the bite and maintain the jawbone in that area. Implants are a long term tooth replacement option that can last many years with proper care.
Dr. Patel Dentistry Ajax is convenient for patients across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and Oshawa.
Are You a Candidate?
Candidacy depends far more on jaw development, general health, healing ability, bone condition, and medical history than it does on age alone. Your health needs to be good enough to undergo minor surgery and heal well afterwards.
If there is not enough bone to hold an implant securely, that is not necessarily the end of the conversation. Options to build up bone in the jaw first can be discussed, and a CBCT scan tells us exactly what we are working with before anything is decided.
About bone grafting
Planning Treatment Around Your Budget
Implant treatment is a significant investment and it rarely needs to happen all at once. We work with each patient to build a treatment plan and a sequence that fits their circumstances, and implant consultations are complimentary so you can get costs in writing before deciding anything.
Insurance, direct billing, and financing options
From Our Dentist
Why Choose Dr. Patel Dentistry Ajax for Dental Implants
“Dr. Patel Dentistry Ajax offers single and multiple dental implants, planned using CBCT 3D imaging for precise, safe placement. We guide patients through every stage from consultation to final crown and provide thorough aftercare to maximize implant longevity.”
Common Questions
Dental Implants FAQ
How long does the implant process take?
A single implant typically takes several months from placement to final crown, since the bone needs time to fuse with the titanium post through osseointegration before the permanent crown is attached. Your exact timeline depends on your bone health and healing.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most healthy adults with adequate jawbone are good candidates. Candidacy depends more on your general health, healing ability, and bone condition than on age alone, and low bone volume can often be addressed with bone grafting or a sinus lift before implant placement.
Do dental implants hurt?
The implant is placed under local anaesthetic, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure itself. Some mild soreness afterward is normal and manageable, and sedation options are available for patients who feel anxious about the appointment.
Do dental implants look natural?
Yes. The final crown is custom matched to the colour and shape of your surrounding teeth, and once placed it looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by insurance plan and is often partial rather than complete. We offer direct billing to most major insurers and can review your specific coverage during a complimentary implant consultation, along with financing options if needed.
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Contact Dr. Patel Dentistry Ajax today. We are accepting new patients and would love to help.