By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing. The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth.
Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat normally, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant.
Steve Bureau Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a leading Oral Surgeon, conveniently located in two locations in Calgary, AB. Dr. Bureau practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise in wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and performs a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.
Dr. Bureau and his staff are trained in assisting with I.V. sedation and general anaesthetic within our fully accredited surgical suite.
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