Dental Implants
Do you want to restore your smile and also ward off bone loss in your jaw? Dental implants are the only solution that can do it all.
While other options restore your smile, implants are the only solution that can also maintain your jaw, avoiding future dental issues.
Learn how the dentists at Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville, TN, can restore the beauty and function of your smile with dental implants.
What Exactly Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small post, often made out of titanium, that replaces the root of a missing tooth. Titanium is typically used in dental implants because it is biocompatible, which means it is not harmful to living tissue and does not produce an immunological response.
The dental implant is inserted into the jaw, where it fuses with the bone and will function as a tooth root. A connector piece called an abutment is attached so the implant can support a restoration.
Your restoration can be anything from a crown for a single tooth, which needs only one implant, to a full denture, which typically uses four or more implants.
Why Replace Missing Teeth? It's Not Just Vanity
Missing teeth are not just a cosmetic problem. When you lose a tooth, you also lose the root, which plays an important role in maintaining a strong jaw. Without stimulation, your jawbone deteriorates and you may face a cascade of new dental problems. Crowns, bridges, and dentures coupled with dental implants restore both the visible portion of the tooth and the root. Some of the problems you may face if you are missing teeth include:
Shifting Teeth
Each tooth helps support its neighbor. If even just one is missing, the empty tooth socket can deteriorate from bone loss and allow neighboring teeth to shift into the gap. This can cause misalignment and crooked teeth.
Uneven Wear
As tooth loss causes teeth to shift position, they may no longer mesh neatly together. This may cause uneven biting forces and excessive wear on teeth.
Facial Collapse
If you are missing a lot of teeth, a shrinking jawbone can cause the skin on your face to sag and your facial features to appear sunken, making you appear older than you are.
More Tooth Loss
As your jawbone degenerates, it begins to weaken and shrink. As the bone recedes you may lose more teeth, which would require more extensive dental work.
Are You Ready to Smile Again? Is It Time to Safeguard Your Dental Future?
For more than 30 years, Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville, TN, has offered innovative dental techniques to help patients receive the finest care. Our trusted dentists, Drs. Ruth Bailey and Kasey Sliger, can help restore your smile and avoid complications associated with missing teeth.
Whether you need just a single crown, a partial denture, or a full denture, we can create an implant treatment plan that will have you smiling and enjoying your favorite foods again.
Schedule a consultation at our practice, where we invest in modern dental technology to stay at the forefront of dental advances. We can discuss your goals and the best way for you to reach them. Call our Knoxville, TN, practice or send us a message to learn more.
"Absolutely the Best" 5-Star Reviews
Kenneth Robinson
2021
Dr. Ruth and her staff are the gold standard in dentistry! You will not find a better practice in Knoxville!!
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2022
Dr. Bailey is wonderful dentist. She knew how nervous I get at the dentist office. She was so calming for me. No pain, I would highly recommend her.
View on GoogleReplace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that can support a crown, bridge, or denture. The implants are surgically anchored into the jawbone for a strong and healthy bite. Drs. Ruth Bailey and Kasey Sliger can determine if you're a good candidate for implant dentistry.
Dental Implants Are Versatile Types of Implant-Supported Restorations
Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville offers a variety of implant-supported restorations to meet our Knoxville patients' needs. They are all carefully crafted to look like natural teeth and give you years of functionality and enjoyment.
Qualifying for Dental Implants
Sufficient Jawbone Tissue
Your dental implant is placed into your jawbone, eventually fusing with it. Without the proper amount of jawbone tissue, your implants will not take hold.
Good Health
To avoid complications from surgery, you should be in good overall health. You must quit smoking and refrain from using tobacco products before undergoing implant surgery.
No Oral Issues
If you have preexisting conditions like a root canal infection or gum disease, you will not qualify for dental implants. The dentists at our Knoxville office can improve your oral health with restorative dentistry, making you eligible again for dental implant surgery.
Lifetime Benefits and Incredible Results Contact Our Knoxville Office Today
Titanium implants can support dentures, bridges, and crowns for a lifetime, making them a great long-term investment. From smiling freely to biting into a crisp apple, the cosmetic and health benefits of implants can greatly improve the quality of your life.
Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville has been restoring the smiles of patients just like you for over 30 years. To learn what we can do for your smile, request a consultation today or call:
(865) 588-1294
"The Golden Standard in Dentistry" More 5-Star Reviews
James Joy
2021
Dr Bailey and her staff are really good. They are professionally competent, well organized, safe and sanitary, and just really great people. Thanks to all, your the best.
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Kenneth Robinson
2021
Dr. Ruth and her staff are the gold standard in dentistry! You will not find a better practice in Knoxville!!
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Dental Implant Timeline
Depending on your needs, your treatment at Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville may vary from this implant timeline, but in general, this is what you can expect:
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We Go the Extra Mile Knoxville, TN, Praise for Our Dentists
Maria Williams
2020
Doctors Bailey and Sliger have proven to be one of the best health-care choices our family has ever made ... Here’s an example: A family member’s relatively new dental implant — itself the result of tooth and bone loss from poorly-executed orthodontic treatment — had loosened, causing pain and MORE bone loss. The dentist who had installed the implant was out of ideas. We went to Dr. Bailey, who took time from her office schedule to go and meet with the maker of the dental implant. Together they studied the X-rays and deduced that the wrong mounts had been used to install the implant ... Doctor Bailey made the effort, got to the bottom of the problem, and arrested the bone damage. The implant has been secure and trouble-free for years now.
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