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Are you missing one or more teeth? Have you been told by a dentist that you need a dental implant?  Do you have a friend who has told you that a dental implant is a solution you should look into? An evaluation appointment, or initial examination, with our periodontists is the first place to start. Before dental implant placement, they will evaluate your individual oral health and determine if your bone density and quantity is enough to support a dental implant. If your bone has deteriorated, become diseased, or simply dissolved away due to missing teeth or aging, they may be able to perform bone regeneration or bone grafting to make dental implants possible.

If you have periodontitis, periodontal disease treatment to remove diseased gum tissue and rid your mouth of bacteria will be completed before dental implants are placed. Placing implants into diseased tissue contributes to implant failure.

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves several surgical procedures. We try to perform as many steps as possible during each appointment, to cut down on the number of visits you require and to speed healing time.

What Is The Success Rate Of Dental Implants?

Our doctors have decades of experience and have collectively placed over 23,000 implants. Dental implant placement performed by our Memphis periodontists have a success rate of up to 95% or higher, and the implant, once placed, can last 20-30 years or even for the rest of your lifetime.

What Are The Steps Involved In Getting A Dental Implant?

STEP 1

Once the ideal positioning for your implant is determined, the titanium screw will be placed in the jawbone and covered by the gum. While in some cases the abutment and a temporary restoration may be placed immediately, in most cases there will be a two to four month healing period before the next step. This allows for osseointegration, which is the process of the bone bonding firmly to the implant and ensuring it is stable and secure.

STEP 2                      

Once healing from the first step is complete, the implant is uncovered. An abutment is secured to the base of the implant and a healing collar is fitted to prepare the gum for the final restoration. The abutment is a small post that extends up through the gum and allows for the placement of the restoration. Another healing period usually follows the placement of the abutment.

STEP 3

The final step in the dental implant process is the placement of the restoration, which can be a single “tooth”, a bridge, or a partial or full denture that connects to the implant. Your Memphis periodontist will monitor you throughout the implant process to ensure the implant is stable and well-integrated and that your restoration is customized for a perfect fit.

Dental Implants Can Be Fixed Or Removable

Fixed Options Anchored with Dental Implants – remain in the mouth and are not removable (examples: bridge, crown, fixed hybrid denture). People commonly use the word “Permanent” to mean fixed.

Removable Options Anchored with Dental Implants – can be taken in and out of the mouth and are easier to clean (example: denture, partial, “flipper”, “spit plate”).

MEET YOUR MEMPHIS DENTAL IMPLANT EXPERTS

Dr. Godat, Dr. King & Dr. Byakina

At Periodontal Associates of Memphis, you’ll be in the care of some of the most qualified and experienced periodontists in Memphis, TN. Dr. Godat, Dr. King, and Dr. Byakina have advanced training in implant dentistry and are board-certified periodontists. Their specialized expertise allows them to handle even the most complex cases with precision and care.

Our team is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each patient’s dental implant journey. From the initial consultation to post-surgery follow-up, we’ll guide you every step of the way, ensuring that your experience is as comfortable and successful as possible.

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