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The duration of the procedure plays an important role in deciding the cost of your treatment. After a thorough examination of your situation, the dentist will recommend the steps of the procedure as well as the associated costs. 

When you are visiting our dental clinic, you should inform your dentist about your medical history and other current medical conditions. If you are a candidate for implants, your dentist will review everything in detail. In a few cases, side effects of medications may affect the healing process, so inform your dentist about any medications that you may be taking.

After the initial healing phase, a properly placed and restored implant supported by healthy oral habits can last a lifetime. However, it is important that you maintain regular dental cleanings and checkups to ensure long-term success of your implants.

It depends on how extensive your treatment is. Initially, the gums may be sensitive for a few days and you may also experience some mild discomfort, but most of the patients will not need any painkillers the next day and can return to normal life.

The placement of an implant is a minor surgical procedure. Similar to other procedures, complications and side effects, while uncommon, are possible. Discuss with your dentist to go over the details of risks and other considerations involved in the implant placement.

Based on the condition of the tooth being extracted and considering bone quality and quantity, an implant may be placed immediately after tooth extraction. This is known as immediate implant placement.

White implants are made out of a zirconia oxide and metal implants are made of medical grade titanium. Titanium implants are the traditional material used for medical fixtures and have been used in the body for nearly 100 years. White implants are a much newer material having just been approved in Canada within the last couple of years but has been used in parts of Europe for nearly 20 years.

While there is not much scientific evidence to support this, white implants can be a good alternative to patients who do not want the metal ones. White implants do have some limitations and not every case is a good candidate for white implants. So come in for your free implant consultation to discuss it further with Dr. Kliman!