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When you are a kid, losing a tooth is no big deal. It is a normal part of life. For adults, tooth loss is far less desirable, though hardly uncommon. Millions of Americans lose their teeth due to disease, dental neglect, traumatic accidents, and more. Dental implants provide a stable replacement for missing teeth, restoring your natural smile and allowing you to keep enjoying all your favorite foods. As one of the most trusted dental implant providers serving Chattanooga, Dalton, Jasper, ad Cleveland, Dr. Randall strives to offer the best periodontal and dental implant care in the southeastern area. Since 1961, the team at Chattanooga Periodontics & Dental Implants has greeted each patient from Tennessee and Georgia with friendly service and comprehensive care that promotes your safety and comfort.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are small titanium screws that are placed into the jawbone, replacing the lost tooth root. Once the implants are surgically anchored and fully healed, replacement teeth, such as a crown, bridge, or other restoration, can be placed on top.
These replacement teeth look and feel just like your natural teeth. Some of the other benefits of dental implants include:
- Bone loss prevention. Tooth loss can cause a degradation of surrounding tissue, but implants help deter this.
- Looking and feeling like natural teeth. Your replacement teeth will be carefully designed to be indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
- Reliability. With the proper dental maintenance, implants can potentially last a lifetime. Implant failure is exceedingly rare.
- Functioning like natural teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, implants allow you to enjoy your favorite foods once they are fully healed.
The Dental Implant Process
The first step in the dental implant process is an evaluation with Dr. Randall. During this appointment, you will provide basic medical information, have images and CBCT scans taken, and learn more about the dental implant process. Our periodontist will ensure a treatment plan that fits your specific needs. Dr. Randall also screens for gum disease to make sure your opportunity for implant success can be optimized.
In addition to teeth that are already missing, dental implants may be used to replace teeth that are too unhealthy to keep in the smile. These unhealthy teeth will need extraction before dental implant placement. Dr. Randall typically recommends IV sedation, ensuring you do not feel pain or remember the details of your surgical experience. If needed, our doctor will perform bone grafting after extraction to promote an ideal environment to anchor a dental implant.
One of the primary obstacles to successful dental implant placement is uncontrolled gum disease. Dr. Randall can provide gum disease treatment in preparation for dental implants in select cases.
Dental implant placement is usually a relatively short procedure and may be performed with IV sedation to eliminate any discomfort. The implants are carefully positioned in the appropriate sites, then left for roughly three months to heal in place, ensuring their long-term health and stability.
If you receive an immediate implant, you will have your extraction and implant placement performed on the same day and may leave the office with a temporary replacement tooth. After full healing, you will visit your general dentist to have the permanent abutment and crown made on the implant.
Why Choose Dental Implants Over Alternatives
Dental implants are uniquely able to preserve both your underlying bone tissue and the health of the adjacent teeth. Because of this, dental implants have emerged as the preferred solution for missing or unhealthy teeth. Implants represent a stable and comfortable tooth replacement option.
Post-Op Care
Following your dental implant procedure, you should experience only minimal discomfort. Many patients feel ready to return to work and resume their normal activities the very next day. Our periodontist may provide more detailed care instructions during the initial consultation.
Why Choose Chattanooga Perio
Chattanooga Periodontics and Dental Implants boasts a 60-year track record of providing high-quality patient care, including our experience with dental implants. We are a 3rd generation family business and want all of our patients to feel like they are part of the family too. Dr. Randall offers a warm and welcoming environment along with a team that is kind, knowledgeable, and approachable. But enough from us; hear from our patients firsthand!
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Let Us Improve Your Life Through Dental Implants
You deserve a healthy, natural smile free of missing teeth. Chattanooga Periodontics & Dental Implants works with you to regain your confidence and comfort through dental implants. Contact our practice in Chattanooga, TN online or at (423) 756-2450 today to get started.
