Dental Implants in Hamilton

Before we consider dental implants, your dentist will have to examine your mouth and take some X-rays to determine if dental implants are an appropriate solution for you. If you and your dentist decide that implants will work as a solution, you can schedule an appointment for the first stage of the procedure. 

Your first appointment will start with your dentist putting a dental implant into your jawbone beneath the gum tissue where the missing tooth is located. The gum tissue will then be stitched back into place, and as the tissue starts to heal, the implant will start to bond with your jawbone and attach itself to the tissue. This will complete the first section of the procedure, and you will typically need a couple of months to heal before visiting our office again for the second stage. In some cases, you will be able to do both stages of the procedure in 1 visit. You and your dentist will discuss what options work best for you at your first appointment.

The second stage of the procedure will begin with your dentist attaching an abutment (a post that connects the replacement tooth to the implant) to the implant. Next, an artificial tooth will be attached to the abutment by your dentist—this process may take multiple appointments to make sure that the artificial tooth is properly fit to your mouth, jawbone, and abutment.