Dental Implants

Implants can benefit anyone with missing teeth regardless of their age.  Whether for a single missing tooth or for replacement of all your teeth, dental implants are now recognized as the standard treatment for a full range of problems. Often, patients are just not aware of the rejuvenating power of implants. We now have the technology and the knowledge. Take a moment and ask yourself the following questions about your oral health:

  • Do you miss chomping on those great meals?
  • Do you miss your sense of taste?
  • Do you feel like you always have something foreign in your mouth?
  • Do you sound funny when you talk to others?
  • Are you searching for dentures for the first time?
  • Are you depressed because dentures sometimes lead to embarrassing situations?
  • Are you interested in feeling young again?

 

Implants offer stability. Because they fuse to your bone, they provide stable support for dentures, bridges or individual crowns as they don’t slip or shift in your mouth when you eat or speak.  Implants integrate into your jaw and help the replacement feel more natural. Generally, people also find the secure fit of implant supported restorations more comfortable.

Several steps are necessary to place an implant, and the entire procedure takes several months to complete. An initial consultation with an oral surgeon or periodontist will determine if you are a candidate for implants. When the process truly begins, the implant is attached to the jaw and the patient’s bone grows around the implant. The healing takes about three to six months at which time a healing cap is placed when the implant is uncovered. The final step is to place an abutment and take a final impression for the crown, bridge or denture. Actually, the final step is enjoying the rest of your days with a smile that is great looking and has great function.

In the Knoxville area, call your us, your implant specialist, today.