Nobody plans on losing an adult tooth, and suddenly you’re reading about abutments. If you live in Downtown Winnipeg and this is all new, here’s a starting point, with assessment available on McPhillips Street.
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Think of an implant as a foundation and not a whole tooth. It sits in your jawbone, and once healed it holds a separate piece you actually see, usually a crown when only one tooth is involved. An abutment connects these two. Knowing that from the outset makes the rest of the process far easier to follow.
It’s also only one of your choices. A first lost tooth can leave you feeling rushed, yet you can usually ask for time to learn about bridges, partial dentures and implants before picking one. Downtown Winnipeg residents can go over all of them with a dentist at our McPhillips Street clinic in the city.
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Your implant, an abutment and a restoration work together as a single replacement.
No prior knowledge is required. Questions as basic as what is this thing? are completely fine.
Understand what each option means first, then work out which of them, if any, feels right.
Here’s how the main routes differ. Which one fits you is something only an examination can begin to answer.
One implant carries a custom crown in that space, without leaning on the teeth around it for support.
Neither requires placing anything in the jaw, though each comes with its own set of considerations.
Your examination will also consider why the tooth was lost, because the cause can influence what should happen next.
Should an implant suit you and you opt for it, treatment can run over months. Your exact timeline depends on the site, how healing goes and whether grafting is needed.
Request your visitYour dentist gathers records and imaging, then works out where the new tooth will sit before the implant is positioned.
A surgical procedure inserts the implant in your jaw, and bone may be added at that stage if the plan calls for it.
New bone grows around your implant over time. You protect the site while it’s being monitored.
With healing far enough along, your abutment and crown are attached. You also get a bite check and hygiene guidance.
You don’t need to study up before your visit. It helps to know how the tooth was lost and what’s been bothering you since, but explaining things is the clinic’s job.
If your tooth was knocked out or broke very recently, or you’re in pain, skip the form and call the clinic to describe what happened.
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A first conversation about implants comes with a lot of new words. Stop and ask whenever something doesn’t make sense. You might also want to see a model, since the idea is often easier to grasp when you can look at it.
If something still isn’t clear after one explanation, ask for a second one in different words.
Surgery, cost and how you’ll look are all common worries. Name yours so it can be addressed.
A lot gets covered in one appointment. Taking a few notes can help when you think it over later.
Looking further ahead
One surprise for many first-timers is that a tooth made of artificial parts still needs real care. Although it can’t decay, plaque on the implant can inflame the adjoining gum and weaken its bone support. Your daily cleaning and maintenance appointments help prevent that.
You’ll want to know how to clean around your restoration, so ask to be shown if you’re not sure.
Follow-up doesn’t stop once your crown is on. Ongoing hygiene appointments remain part of the plan.
Things to mention include a crown that moves, a change in your bite, or pain when you press down.
Reach the clinic at (204) 338-3003 if you notice bleeding, swelling or drainage, or a nasty taste that doesn’t go away.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)You’d be seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Follow the directions link to plan your own way over.
After you send the form, the clinic will contact you to discuss when you can come in. Until then, no time is booked.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dental implants in Downtown Winnipeg.
Ask our teamReach out to Winnipeg North Dental through this page or at (204) 338-3003. Visits take place at our McPhillips Street clinic, and you’re welcome to say you’re new to all of this.
It has three components. There’s the implant in the bone, an abutment that connects, and a restoration such as a crown that you see and chew with.
Usually there’s no need to choose on the spot, although waiting can have effects, depending on your situation. An examination can tell you whether time matters in your case.
A dentist would look at your bone, gums, neighbouring teeth, bite and health, then explain how each option fits. Your own preferences and priorities also count.
No. Planning, surgery, healing and restoration are separate phases, and they often take months overall. Grafting or slower healing can lengthen that further.
Adults of many ages lose teeth, whether through injury, decay or gum disease. Knowing the cause matters more than your age, since it can affect your remaining teeth too.
Reading about bridges and crowns can help you make sense of the choices, as can a page on general dental care for keeping your other teeth healthy.
Explore fixed dental bridges in Winnipeg for replacing missing teeth, restoring chewing and supporting bite balance with a custom tooth replacement.
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