Dental Implants in Pickering
Implant Dentistry
Could dental implants replace your missing teeth?
Dental implants in Pickering can replace one missing tooth, several teeth, or help support a larger restoration. An implant is placed in the jaw to act as an artificial root, and a crown, bridge, or other restoration is attached after the site is ready. The right plan depends on your mouth, health history, goals, and the amount of bone available.
Who may be a candidate for dental implants?
Many adults with one or more missing teeth can be assessed for implant treatment. We examine your gums, remaining teeth, bite, and bone, review your medications and health history, and use appropriate imaging before recommending a path. Smoking, uncontrolled health conditions, active gum disease, and insufficient bone can affect timing or candidacy. These factors don’t always rule treatment out, but they need an individual discussion.
Who is involved in planning your care?
Our clinical team includes Dr. Irit Shoval, who completed a master’s program in periodontology at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Implant care can involve surgical and restorative stages, so we’ll explain who is responsible for each part of your treatment and when a referral is appropriate.
What can an implant-supported restoration replace?
One implant can support a crown for a single missing tooth when the site is suitable. More than one implant may support a bridge or a larger restoration when several teeth are missing. A full-arch plan is a separate, more involved assessment; the number and position of implants, the temporary and final teeth, hygiene access, bite, and referral needs all have to be planned together. We compare implant care with reasonable alternatives such as a conventional bridge or removable denture so you can weigh treatment time, maintenance, and the effect on nearby teeth.
What should you expect during recovery?
Recovery instructions depend on the procedure performed. You may receive directions about eating, cleaning the site, activity, and medications, along with warning signs that require a call. Some swelling, tenderness, or bruising can occur after surgery, but the office should be contacted for severe or increasing pain, persistent bleeding, fever, worsening swelling, or anything else that concerns you. Follow the instructions for your own case rather than a generic online timeline.
Call (905) 420-1777 or request a consultation to discuss a missing tooth and the options that fit your situation.
How does dental implant treatment work?
Implant treatment starts with diagnosis and a written treatment plan, not a one-size-fits-all promise. After an exam and imaging, we discuss the restoration you need, any preparatory care, the sequence of appointments, and the expected healing period.
Planning: We assess the tooth or gap, gum health, bone, bite, and medical considerations. If an extraction, gum treatment, or bone graft is recommended, its place in the schedule is explained before you decide.
Placement and healing: The implant is placed into the jaw. Healing commonly takes time because the bone and surrounding tissues need to stabilize before the final restoration. Your own schedule may be shorter or longer depending on the site and plan.
Restoration and follow-up: Once the site is ready, the visible replacement is fitted and checked. Ongoing brushing, cleaning between teeth, and dental visits remain important because implants and the tissues around them still require maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
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The full timeline is usually measured in months rather than days. It depends on healing, whether a tooth must first be removed, whether grafting is needed, the number and location of implants, and when the final restoration can be fitted.
An assessment is needed before anyone can answer safely. Active gum disease is normally addressed first, and bone volume is evaluated with an exam and imaging; some patients are advised to consider preparatory treatment or a different tooth-replacement option.
Those labels describe particular immediate-loading or full-arch approaches, and they aren’t appropriate for every patient. We first assess your health, gums, bone, bite, and restoration needs, then explain which implant options are available through our office or an appropriate referral.
Cost depends on the number of missing teeth, imaging, the implant and restoration selected, whether extraction or grafting is required, and the complexity of care. After assessment, we can provide a treatment plan, help you understand any dental-benefit estimate, and discuss payment options currently available through the office.
Follow the instructions given for your procedure, keep the area clean as directed, and attend the recommended follow-up visits. Long-term care includes brushing, cleaning around the implant and restoration, and regular dental examinations; call promptly if you notice persistent pain, swelling, loosening, or a change in your bite.
We are accepting new patients! Pickering Square Dental continues to grow and continues to accept new patients. If you are considering a new dentist for you and your family, we invite you to stop by to meet our team and take a tour of our office or to schedule an appointment.