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At VCCID we understand that every patient’s needs are unique. Therefore, we offer you a variety of dental implant options to suit your smile and your lifestyle.
Implants to Secure Your Dentures
For those patients who are happy with their dentures but seek to secure the ‘loose feeling’ they have in their mouth, we can use two or three implants with attachments to keep a denture in place and support chewing forces. The denture itself would sit on the gum tissue for support of the chewing forces, however, it would be secure and not fall out as the implants and attachments would hold it in place.
If a patient requires further support, Dr. Balogh can incorporate additional implants splinted with a non-removable gold bar. A smaller, removable “denture” is made to snap into place over top of the bar. This technique creates a solid, stable and comfortable set of teeth that won’t shift while eating or talking but can be removed for easy cleaning.
Implants to Support Crowns and Bridges
For patients who need single crowns or bridges, we can use implants as abutments or supports. These teeth are permanently cemented or placed and are the closest you can get to having real teeth again. In some cases these implants and crowns can be made to look exactly like a natural tooth. Of course, this is dependent on how much gum and bone atrophy has taken place prior to placing the implant – the majority of atrophy occurs within the first six months of a tooth extraction. For those patients considering an implant to replace a tooth, for the best chance at success, we recommend not extracting the tooth until the area has been assessed and a final treatment plan determined.
Single Appointment Implants and Teeth
Usually, a patient’s implants are placed during a first appointment and the final crowns or overdentures are not placed until four to six months later, once the implants have become rigid. Under certain circumstances it is possible to complete the procedure in one appointment, saving the patient from having to wait to place a tooth in the area.
When you come in for an assessment, Dr. Balogh and the VCCID team will determine whether you are a candidate for a single appointment procedure.
We make teeth cleaning easy. And everything else, too.
Patient Records
New patient? We’ll migrate your patient record over from your old dentist.
Insurance & Billing
We bill up front then handle all the paperwork and processing for insurance.
Flexible Financing
Finance some or all of your teeth cleaning. Whatever works for your budget.
Early, Late, and Weekends
We’ll never let our opening hours stand between you and great oral health.
Why Dental Implants? Are They Worth the Cost?
Dental implants provide a safe foundation to fix or replace teeth.
Dental implants are a great option for those with missing teeth. Losing a tooth affects how you look and how you chew. More importantly, in the long-term, teeth shift and the forces on your remaining teeth will increase. This can lead to further tooth loss in the future. You can rapidly spiral to having no teeth at all, and might eventually require dentures. To make matters worse, tooth loss can also lead to bone loss, making implant solutions more complicated and expensive.
What dental implants do is provide a safe and reliable foundation for fixed or replacement teeth. They improve your smile, self-esteem, speech, and comfort while improving general oral health.
Advantages of Dental Implants
- Permanent and durable
- Can be more cost-effective over many years
- Natural and comfortable fit
- Look and function more like regular teeth
- Require less maintenance
- Don’t require modifications to adjacent teeth
Need a dentist for your family?
Changing offices is easy! We’ll transfer all your patient records for you.
Not all dental implants are created equal
For proven excellence in implant dentistry, there’s no substitute for Burnaby’s VCCID
Discover the distinctive difference at the office of Dr. Balogh. Request an appointment in the form to the right, or call (604) 434-0248.
VCCID in Burnaby is the place to come for any of your dental problems. From the meticulous maintenance of your healthy mouth to the restoration of a better smile.
Dr. Balogh and his team are equipped and have 25 years of experience to help you.
Dental Implants FAQs
How long do dental implants last for?
Dental implants are very durable and typically last for decades. Here at our Burnaby dental practice, some of our patients have implants that are 25+ years old, and we’ve seen patients come in with implants that have been in place for nearly 50 years.
Can anyone get dental implants?
As long as you have good oral and overall health, you’re probably a good candidate for dental implants! However, we’ll need to check a few other factors, like your bone density and smoking history, before we move forward with treatment.
What should I expect during the procedure?
The dental implant procedure is done in multiple stages, starting with placing the implant into your jawbone and ending with a custom-made replacement tooth – but don’t worry, we’ll be with you every step of the way!
How long does the entire dental implants procedure take, including recovery?
Every patient’s needs are unique, so the length of the dental implant procedure can vary. It typically takes 6 months to 1 year for a full recovery, but no matter what your treatment schedule looks like, we’ll make sure you stay comfortable and well cared-for from start to finish.