Dental Implants

The introduction of dental implants has transformed dentistry the most over the last quarter century. When we first began working after graduating from the University of Toronto Dental Facyulty in 1980 the field of dental implantology was in its infancy and considered experimental. Dr Kirshen was definitely a visionary as he embraced the new technology early and has placed and restored thousands of implants. Today the field of implantology allows us to treat many conditions and improve the lives of our patients.
Dr. Kirshen has used implants in fixed and removeable solutions used to replace the roots of missing teeth for over 30 years. After an implant is placed into the jaw bone, it may either be restored immediately or it is allowed to heal for several months to become integrated within the bone. Upon full healing, a coping is attached to the implant using a screw and an impression of the mouth is taken so the dental technician can fabricate a post that will screw into the implant with an ideal angulation. A new impression is taken with the post cemented in place so the dental technician can fabricate a crown to attach to the post. The crown will be made to closely replicate the shape, contour and colour of the natural tooth.