Dental Implants
When you lose a tooth, a dental implant may be needed to replace the tooth root and crown. Dental implants are simply "anchors" that permanently support replacement teeth. They are secure and durable and can be cleaned and cared for much like your natural teeth.
Our office offers MDI's, Mini Dental Implants. MDI's are less invasive, have faster healing times and are about half the price of conventional implants. They can be used to replace single teeth, support bridges, and also to secure both paritals and dentures. Each implant case can vary from person to person, we will be happy to sit and explain the best option for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
The loss of just a single tooth can set a course that can destroy an entire mouth. Teeth will drift and tip into a space that is created by missing teeth. When you lose a tooth, a dental implant may be needed to replace the tooth root and crown. Dental implants are simply "anchors" that permanently support replacement teeth. They are secure and durable and can be cleaned and cared for much like your natural teeth.
The procedure requires a titanium root be fitted into your jaw to replace the lost tooth's root. Once the implant is anchored into the bone, the bone around the implant requires six weeks to six months of healing. Once the bone has healed, a support post and replacement tooth is anchored onto the implant.
When a tooth is missing, the resulting gap will allow nearby teeth to tilt or drift from their normal position, and the teeth above the gap will move downward. Aside from the obvious cosmetic problem, the changed positions of these teeth can lead to severe bite problems causing jaw pain and headaches.
Missing teeth should be replaced to keep other teeth in their normal position. This can be done by means of a fixed bridge or a dental implant. Both of these treatments offer a good functional and cosmetic result.
Meet Our Doctors:
Erik Andersson DDS
Dentist
Dr. Andersson is from Washington State. He obtained a biology and Spanish degree from Pacific Lutheran University and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the esteemed Loma Linda
Ronald Hallmark DDS
Dentist
Ronald Dale Hallmark was born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, Ron's family moved to Memphis with their mom, dad, and sister when he was two years old. He grew up ...
Rusty Abernathy DDS
Dentist
Dr. Abernathy was born and raised in Pulaski, Tn. He received his Undergraduate education at Middle Tennessee State University in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery ...