Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants in Gloucester, Ottawa
A way to replace a missing tooth without altering the teeth beside it. We assess whether an implant is suitable for you before recommending one.
- Accepting new patients
- 1942 Montreal Road, Gloucester
About the Treatment
Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
An implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to take the place of a missing tooth root. Once the bone has healed around it, a crown is fitted on top and shaded to match the teeth around it.
Because the implant stands on its own, the neighbouring teeth are left untouched — the main difference from a dental bridge, which joins to the teeth on either side of the gap. Implants can also be used to secure dentures.
Implants are not suitable for everyone. They depend on having enough bone, healthy gums, and on conditions such as smoking and diabetes being managed, so the first step at our Gloucester office is an assessment.
When It May Help
When a Dental Implant May Be an Option
These are common reasons patients ask about implants. Whether one suits you depends on what an assessment shows.
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A missing tooth
A gap left by a tooth that was lost or removed.
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A tooth that cannot be saved
A tooth that needs to come out and will leave a gap.
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Chewing on one side
Avoiding a gap when you eat because it is uncomfortable or awkward.
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Healthy teeth beside the gap
You would rather not have neighbouring teeth reshaped for a bridge.
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A loose denture
Implants can be used to help secure a denture, where suitable.
Missing teeth can have different solutions. At your assessment we go through implants, bridges and dentures so you can compare them.
Benefits
Benefits of Dental Implants
What an implant offers compared with the alternatives. Results depend on your bone, gums and how the implant is looked after.
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Neighbouring Teeth Untouched
The implant stands on its own, so the teeth beside the gap are not reshaped.
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Supports the Jawbone
Helps maintain the jawbone where a tooth has been lost.
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Matched to Your Teeth
The crown on top is shaded to match the teeth around it.
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Cared for Like a Tooth
Needs the same brushing, flossing and check-ups as a natural tooth.
What to Expect
The Stages of Implant Treatment
Implant treatment is carried out in stages, with healing time between them.
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Assessment
We check whether there is enough bone and whether the gums are healthy, and go through conditions such as smoking and diabetes, because implants are not suitable for everyone.
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Treatment Plan and Estimate
We explain the stages, the alternatives and what treatment is likely to cost before anything begins.
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Placing the Implant
A small titanium post is placed surgically into the jawbone, where it takes the place of the missing tooth root.
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Healing
The implant is left in place while the bone heals around it.
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Fitting the Crown
Once the bone has healed, a crown is fitted on top and shaded to match the teeth around it.
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Ongoing Care
The implant needs the same brushing, flossing and check-ups as a natural tooth, along with regular reviews.
Dental Implants FAQs
Common questions about dental implants. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
Is everyone suitable for dental implants?
No. Implants depend on having enough bone, healthy gums, and on conditions such as smoking and diabetes being managed. We assess this before recommending one.
How is an implant different from a bridge?
An implant stands on its own in the jawbone, so the neighbouring teeth are left untouched. A bridge joins to the teeth on either side of the gap, so those teeth form part of the restoration.
How long do implant teeth last?
Implants are long-lasting when kept clean and reviewed regularly, though no restoration is permanent. We cannot put a figure on it in advance because it depends on how the implant is looked after and on your general oral health.
How do I look after a dental implant?
An implant needs the same brushing, flossing and check-ups as a natural tooth. Keep up your regular reviews so the implant and the gum around it can be checked.
Can I use my insurance or CDCP for this treatment?
Call us on 613-321-0265 about CDCP, IFHP or workplace insurance and we will explain what applies to you. What is covered depends on your own plan. We give you an estimate before any work begins.
Contact & Booking
Missing a Tooth? Book an Implant Assessment in Gloucester
We will check whether a dental implant is suitable for you and how it compares with a bridge or denture, and give you an estimate before any work begins.
- Accepting new patients
- Estimate before treatment
- Ask about CDCP, IFHP & workplace insurance
Ogilvie Dental · Dr. Kohila Kandasamy & Associates · General dental practice
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Call Us
613-321-0265To book or ask a question.
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Visit Us
1942 Montreal Road
Gloucester, ON K1J 6N2 Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) -
Email Us
info@ogilviedental.comFor non-urgent questions.
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Office Hours
Office hours Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday By Appointment Sunday Closed Hours can change around public holidays, so please call ahead.