A permanent replacement that looks and feels like your own tooth
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone that acts like a natural tooth root. A crown, bridge or denture is then attached to it. The result is stable, natural-looking and can last for decades.
About dental implants
What makes implants at Lord Dufferin different is that the entire process happens under one roof. Our periodontist and oral surgeon place the implant here in our clinic, and your dentist designs and fits the final restoration, so there is no being sent across town.
Implants can replace one tooth, several teeth or secure a full denture so it never slips.
Why patients choose this treatment
- Looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth
- Preserves jawbone and keeps neighbouring teeth stable
- No slipping, clicking or adhesives
- Placed in-house by our periodontist and oral surgeon
- Sedation options and payment plans available
Common concerns
Is implant surgery painful?
The procedure itself is done under local anaesthetic, with sedation available if you prefer. Most patients describe the recovery as far easier than they expected, similar to a simple extraction.
How long does it take?
Typically three to six months from placement to final crown, because the bone needs time to bond with the implant. We will give you a personal timeline at your consultation.
Your visit, step by step
Step 1: Consultation & imaging
We assess your bone and gums with digital x-rays and discuss all your options.
Step 2: Placement
The implant is placed in a comfortable in-office procedure. Bone grafting is added if needed.
Step 3: Healing
Over a few months the bone integrates with the implant. A temporary tooth can be worn meanwhile.
Step 4: Your new tooth
A custom crown, bridge or denture is attached and matched to your natural teeth.
Questions about dental implants
Still wondering about something? Call us or start a chat and a real person will answer.
Related services
Crowns & Bridges
A crown is a custom cap that covers and protects a weak, cracked or heavily filled tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a false tooth to the teeth on either side. Both are colour-matched so they disappear into your smile.
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Dentures & Partial Plates
Dentures replace missing teeth so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence again. A complete denture replaces all the teeth in an arch; a partial plate fills in the gaps when some natural teeth remain.
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Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth
Unlike most family practices, we perform wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery right here in our Orangeville clinic. Dr. Mustafa Abouzgia, our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, means you never need a referral across town.
Learn moreReady to get started with dental implants?
New patients are always welcome. Request an appointment online or call us, and we will find a time that fits your week, including evenings Monday to Wednesday.