A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. Dr. Noroozi is renowned for his specialized interest in implantology. Implantology involves the replacement of missing teeth using one or more titanium screws. These screws help anchor or fix in place dentures, crowns or bridges.
When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a dental implant. Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases, a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
Dental implants are nothing new. They have been used to permanently replace teeth since the mid-60s. Dental implants have many advantages compared to traditional crown and bridge solutions. If one or more of your teeth are missing, there are a number of ways to replace them. An alternative to bridges, partials, or complete dentures may be dental implants. Implants are used to replace missing roots and support artificial replacement teeth. They are comfortable and look like natural teeth. Computer Guided Dental Implant Surgery
If you are having an implant, your dentist may refer you to a dental specialist who has further training in this area. Specialists who place implants are periodontists. Specialists who place crowns, bridges, and dentures on implants are called prosthodontists.
If you are in good general health, have healthy gums, and have enough bone in the jaw to hold an implant, dental implants might be right for you. If your jawbone has shrunk or if it has not developed normally, you may be able to have a bone graft to build up the bone. A bone graft is a way of adding new bone to your jawbone. Your dentist or dental specialist will tell you if bone grafting can be done.
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Noroozi is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them but may require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction and the artificial tooth can be inserted immediately following the implant placement – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Because dental implants are placed in the jawbone, artificial replacement teeth attached to implants look and act much like natural teeth. Like natural teeth, implants need to be kept clean using a toothbrush and floss. Your dentist will show you the proper cleaning procedure for implants. Regular dental checkups are important so your dentist can make sure that your bite is right and that your implants are not loose.
If you have dental implants from another practice that are failing or have failed we can help! Dr. Noroozi and IMPrESS team are experts in treating implant complications. Call our expert staff to schedule a consultation where our periodontist will examine the implants and discuss with you the options for repair or replacement.
Dental implant treatment is sometimes a team effort between your periodontist and a restorative dentist. Dr. Noroozi at IMPrESS Perio Implant Center located in Burnaby BC performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone and gum grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) or our specialists (if you do not have a dentist) will fit and make the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist or our specialists will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
Straumann offers you important advantages for your missing teeth, with trusted products built on a foundation of quality, scientific research, and leading-edge technology. Why Choose Us?
Recognized as one of the leading providers of dental implants, more than 14 million Straumann implants have been sold to clinicians in over 70 countries. Rest assured that no matter where life takes you, care for you and your Straumann dental implants is nearby.
Clinical Excellence
Straumann dental implants are one of the most well-documented systems with more than 30 years of extensive scientific and clinical evidence – few implant companies can make that claim.
Swiss Quality and Precision
With Swiss precision engineering roots, Straumann implants and components are manufactured under exacting processes and held to the highest quality standards.
Supported by Science
Straumann dental implants have shown a 98.8% survival rate in long-term clinical studies.1 This 10-year survival rate (meaning the implant is still secure in a patient’s mouth) is one of the highest observed to date.
Leading implant surface and implant material
Straumann offers some of the most advanced dental implant surfaces and materials available, designed to shorten treatment times and make tooth replacement less intrusive.
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General Disclaimer: The results in the photographs are examples only and do not imply any certainty of the result of a procedure, and all outcomes are subject to the circumstances of the individual patient.
Pinhole Surgical Technique, breakthrough gum grafting alternative treatment for gum recessions…
A minimally invasive solution with a fixed full-arch implant restoration for high patient satisfaction, Fixed (Non-removable) Same-Day-Teeth, providing immediate function and aesthetics
Unlike with regular scalpel “gum surgery” there is no cutting of the gum tissues or sewing with stitches, so the whole experience is virtually pain free. Laser
For nearly two decades, Dr. Noroozi and his dedicated team have transformed the smiles of thousands of patients, delivering exceptional results with minimal discomfort, fewer complications, and quicker recovery times. As the founder and clinical director of IMPrESS Perio Implant Center, Dr. Noroozi leads a renowned practice specializing in advanced microsurgery and minimally invasive periodontal and dental implant procedures.
