College Street Smiles provides dental implants in Dickson, Tennessee. Call 615-446-7878 or contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are replacements for teeth that are missing or too damaged to be restored. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium that is surgically placed in the bone of your jaw. The implant fuses with the bone to form a solid bond that provides the same type of support that your natural tooth roots provide. One implant can support a single tooth replacement. Multiple implants can support a bridge or dentures.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are considered to be the highest quality tooth replacement option in dentistry due to the following benefits:
- Natural function. A dental implant provides solid support for an artificial tooth that offers the bite and chewing strength of a natural tooth.
- Natural appearance. Dental implants look natural because they are anchored in the jaw like a natural tooth.
- Can replace one or more teeth. Dental implants can replace anywhere from one to all of the teeth in your mouth.
- Prevents bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants replace the natural roots of your teeth to preserve the bone and support structures that would otherwise weaken and dissolve.
- Can last a lifetime. Once a dental implant fuses with the jaw bone, it can last for the rest of your life. Good dental hygiene and dental care are contributing factors.
Why Choose College Street Smiles?
We offer dental implants to our patients because we believe that you deserve the best possible dental care. Dental implants are the highest quality tooth replacement option available. This technology has made it possible for patients to receive natural looking and functioning replacement teeth.
Our office is a judgment free environment where we focus on your dental future rather than your dental past. We make it our goal to restore the function and appearance of your teeth so you can eat the foods you love and smile with confidence. Your comfort is always our priority, which is why we provide modern amenities and sedation options to help make your experience more relaxing.
Why Choose College Street Smiles?
We offer dental implants to our patients because we believe that you deserve the best possible dental care. Dental implants are the highest quality tooth replacement option available. This technology has made it possible for patients to receive natural looking and functioning replacement teeth.
Our office is a judgment free environment where we focus on your dental future rather than your dental past. We make it our goal to restore the function and appearance of your teeth so you can eat the foods you love and smile with confidence. Your comfort is always our priority, which is why we provide modern amenities and sedation options to help make your experience more relaxing.
Implant Supported Bridges
What are the advantages of an implant supported bridge?
Because of the natural look and feel and the functional stability provided by the implants, implant supported bridges are an effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth.
A traditional bridge uses teeth on either side of the missing tooth space for support, and preparing teeth for crowns can weaken them. Because these teeth serve as attachments, they are subject to additional forces that can damage both healthy and compromised teeth or bone tissues.
A dental implant supported bridge replaces missing teeth by placing two or more dental implants rather than adjacent teeth. These implants avoid putting any additional stress on your natural teeth and help preserve the health and function of the surrounding bone tissue and teeth.
Fully Edentulous (Toothless) Solutions
For patients missing many or all of their teeth, implant retained or implant supported dentures may be an alternative to traditional dentures. These solutions can simulate the look and feel of natural teeth and stay fixed in place with the implants acting as anchors. Using implants for retention or the support of dentures allows for a smaller and more comfortable base and less shifting of the prosthesis during use.
Implant Supported Dentures
An implant supported denture requires the placement of four to six dental implants as “anchors” to provide a sturdier fit and minimal mobility for your denture. With implant supported dentures, there is no plate covering the roof of the mouth, so speaking and eating are more natural and comfortable than with traditional dentures. For qualifying patients, our doctors may be able to complete the removal of all teeth and the placement of a temporary arch on the same day.
Are You a Good Candidate for Implants?
If you have one or more missing or severely decayed teeth, you may be a good candidate for dental implants. The biggest factor in readiness for dental implants is the condition and structure of the jaw bone. When one or more teeth have been missing for a long time, the support structures for those teeth will start to deteriorate and eventually dissolve. If you don’t have sufficient bone structure in the jaw to support an implant, you may not be a candidate for dental implants right away.
However, this does not mean that dental implants are not an option for you. There are procedures that can prepare the bone to receive an implant. Bone grafting is a procedure that involves the placement of a bone fragment over the existing bone to thicken it and encourage regeneration of the bone tissue. This process of regrowth can take a few months, but it can make dental implants possible for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
Contact Us
To learn more, call 615-446-7878 or contact us today to schedule an appointment.