We're GREEN!!
At
Parry Sound Family Dentistry we’re committed to reducing our offices
environmental impact. In fact, our
office went almost completely paperless 3 years ago!
The only paper output from our office are the new patient intake
questionnaire and printed receipts we give to you our patient at the end of your
visit.
CurrentNews:
Ongoing Renovations
May 2010
Well, it's been 6 months since we started our upstairs renovations. We're very pleased with the additional 1100 sq of office space. Located on our second floor is our new staffroom and kitchen, Storage Room,our staff bathroom, a new Business/Financial office, and a rough-in for Surgical Operatories 7 & 8.
ODA Convention:
ODA Spring Meeting
May 13-15, 2010
It
was another great Dental Conference. As always our entire staff attended
the 3 day educational conference in Downtown Toronto. We learned about new
procedures, technologies and products available that will help ensure we're able
to offer the best dental care possible.
Dental Implants
Dental
Implants replace missing teeth. If you are missing one or more of
your teeth you may want to consider dental implants. There are
many ways to replace missing teeth and dental implants are one of them.
If dental implants are not for you but you would still like to replace
your missing teeth, then please see our section on permanently cemented
bridges, removable partial dentures or removable complete dentures.
Dental implants are an alternative to bridges, partials or complete
dentures.
Dental implants are used to replace missing roots and support artificial teeth and they look and feel very natural.
What are dental implants?
A
dental implants are made of titanium metal and used to replace natural
roots. Implants are placed in the bone where natural roots and teeth may
have been. The implant then acts as an anchor to hold artificial
teeth in place.
What are the benefits of replacing my teeth?
Tooth replacement is important. If a tooth is lost many processes occur in the mouth. First, bone is resorbed (decreased) in the region where your natural root once was. Second, teeth on either side of the missing tooth tip into the space left by your missing tooth. As well, the tooth in your opposing arch can over-erupt into the space left by your missing tooth. The placement of an implant is vital to maintaining bone and tooth stability as your natural root once did. Placing a bridge or partial denture can also help to prevent tooth movement within in your mouth but it will not aid in maintaining bone levels.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
In order to be a suitable candidate for a dental implant you need to be in good health, have healthy gums and adequate jawbone to support an implant. In some cases a person may require a bone graft to provide enough bone support for the placement of a dental implant.
How is an dental implant placed?
Dental implants are placed into the jaw bone using a series of dental tools. The implant must osseointegrate with your own bone in order for the implant to be a success. Osseointegration is the process by which bone cells surround your titanium implant. The implant is allowed to integrate with the surrounding bone for at least three months before replacement teeth can be anchored. Dr. Raimundo will ensure that the implant has adequately integrated with your bone before a replacement tooth is supported by your implant.
Here's testimonial from Gene, a Nobel Biocare Implant Patient
