Conventional Dental Implants Markham, ON

Traditional/ Conventional Dental Implants

These terms refer to the original methods & characteristics of implant placement surgery. 

In these situations,

• the natural tooth was lost over 9 months previously
• incisions are made in the gum tissue, and a full gum flap is raised to expose the bone 
• the implant is placed into the bone, usually “by eye” (without a surgical guide)
• the implant is covered over and allowed to heal for at least 9 months
• then the implant is exposed (2nd surgery) & tested for stability
• after the gums have healed, the restoration of the implant begins

Differences between Traditional and Non-Traditional Implants

Non-traditional Implant placement may include one or more of the following characteristics:

• Immediate Implant Placement – Implant placed at the same time as tooth is extracted
• Computer-Guided “Closed” surgery – No gum flap is raised to expose surrounding bone
• CBCT based Surgical Guide – used for implant placement instead of “by Eye”
• One stage surgery – restoration or healing abutment placed same day. Gums are not allowed to heal over implant. no second stage surgery required.
• “Immediate Loading” – a (temporary) restoration is placed on the implant on the same day as implant placement.