Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small medical-grade post. It goes into the jawbone where a tooth is missing and does the job of a tooth root. A dental crown, which is the new tooth, is then fixed on top.
Are you missing one or more teeth? Is it hard to smile or eat with ease? A dental implant is a long-term way to fill the gap and keep your mouth healthy. At Adelaide Dental, we can replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Toronto.
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants have some clear benefits over other ways to replace a tooth, such as dentures or bridges:
- They stay in place. An implant joins with the jawbone and becomes part of your mouth. That makes it steady and strong.
- They look like your own teeth. Each implant crown is made to match the shape, colour and size of your teeth. Unlike dentures that come out, an implant will not slip or rub when you talk or eat.
- Implants help keep your jawbone strong. When you lose a tooth, the bone under it starts to shrink. An implant gives that bone work to do, the way a tooth root does. This slows the bone loss and helps your face keep its shape.
What to Expect
Getting a dental implant happens in three steps:
- Placing the implant: On the day of the surgery, the dentist will freeze the area so you stay comfortable. The dentist then makes small cuts in the gums and places the dental implant in the jawbone. The cuts are then stitched closed, and healing begins.
- Healing: After the surgery, follow your dentist's care steps closely. You may need to take medicine, use ice packs to bring down swelling, and eat soft foods at first. We book regular check-ups to see how your implant is healing.
- Adding the new tooth: Once the implant has joined with the jawbone, your dentist fixes a small connector to it, called an abutment. The abutment holds the new tooth. We take a mould of your teeth so the crown matches the colour, shape and size of your own teeth.
How long does the dental implant process take from start to finish?
It is different for each person. Most of the time it takes a few months from start to finish. The bone needs that time to heal and join with the implant.
How much is a dental implant?
At Adelaide Dental, a single implant, from start to finish, is about $5,000*. That is the implant, the crown on it and the lab fees together. It starts with a consultation, and the dentist confirms the cost there.
The cost can change from person to person. Some people need extra work first, such as a bone graft, so the jaw can hold the implant. An implant can also be used to hold a bridge. An implant bridge costs a different amount from a single implant and implant crown.
At Adelaide Dental in downtown Toronto, we follow the ODA Fee Guide, so you know you are getting affordable dental care.
*The fee follows the Ontario Dental Association Suggested Fee Guide for General Practitioners, 2026. Your fee depends on the treatment you need, and we give you a written estimate before anything is done.