The Dental Implant Process in Thunder Bay, ON

Missing Teeth? Try Dental Implants

Dental implants are a remarkable solution for missing or severely damaged teeth. Depending on the location of the missing teeth, Dr. Chow can pair them with other treatments (E.g., dental bridges or dentures) to increase the stability of the restoration.

The placing of a dental implant requires extreme precision for beautiful, reliable, and long-lasting results. Fortunately, Dr. Chow has extensive training in implant dentistry and has proven her skills by working with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) — a renowned continuing education implant organization.

Your Initial Consultation

At Oasis Family Dental, the first step toward a revitalized smile with dental implants is a consultation with our expert implant dentist, Dr. Chow. If you’re missing teeth, we encourage you to schedule your meeting today by calling 807-700-1383.

During your consultation, Dr. Chow will ask about your medical and dental history, examine your mouth and throat, and decide if any supplemental treatments are necessary before implant surgery. She’ll also use this time to get a better understanding of what you hope to gain from treatment.

If you both decide to move forward with the implant process, Dr. Chow will take digital impressions of your smile so she can create your treatment plan. These digital impressions improve the accuracy of your treatment which means a higher success rate and a faster healing process.

Placing the Implant Fixture

After your consultation, you’ll return to Oasis Family Dental, so Dr. Chow can place the implant fixture into your jawbone. This procedure is minimally-invasive and can be completed within the bounds of our kind and gentle Thunder Bay office. Depending on the number of implants you’re receiving, Dr. Chow might use a computer-milled surgical guide to secure the implant in the exact location that allows it to benefit from the full strength of your jawbone.

Dr. Chow has extensive experience placing dental implants, so you don’t have to worry about anything going wrong. After the implant fixture is in place, your body will begin to form a strong bond with it through a process called osseointegration.

The healing process can last anywhere between three and six months. After that, you’ll return to Oasis Family Dental where Dr. Chow will finalize your restoration.

Your Crown and a Complete Smile

The final portion of the implant — and the only part anyone will see — is the dental crown. We craft our crowns from durable porcelain, a translucent, tooth-colored, ceramic material. Dr. Chow will use a shade guide to ensure that the color matches the rest of your natural teeth.

Dr. Chow has comprehensive training, advanced technology, and a caring chair-side manner. If you’re missing any number of teeth, our team at Oasis Family Dental can help. We look forward to speaking with you soon.