At Clagett Periodontics, we are pleased to offer dental implants as a tooth replacement option to patients throughout the Bardstown, KY community. Our practice boasts a team of multiple on-site specialists, including experienced oral health providers who are trained and certified in various forms of dental restoration.
What Are Dental Implants?
Tooth loss can happen for any number of reasons, whether due to a traumatic accident or simply dental neglect. It is crucial to replace missing teeth as promptly as possible to avoid further degradation of the surrounding bone and tissue. Dental implants are small titanium screws that support dental prostheses, and they are considered the standard of care for tooth replacement.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants preserve the natural health and integrity of your smile, not requiring any adjacent teeth to be shaved down. Additionally, dental implants help stimulate bone generation, allowing you to avoid jaw atrophy. And with basic dental maintenance, dental implants can potentially last a lifetime.
How Are Dental Implants Placed?
Individual implants are placed into the jawbone, then left to heal in place. Once the implant has fused with the bone (a process that will take a few months), it provides a stable anchor for the replacement tooth. Your periodontist will then place an abutment, which is a connective piece that attaches the implant to your artificial replacement tooth. Your regular dentist will place the prosthesis, made to look just like your naturally growing teeth.
Schedule a Dental Implant Consultation in Bardstown, KY
Clagett Periodontics is conveniently located near Bardstown, KY, and is pleased to provide comprehensive options for oral restoration. Schedule a dental implants consultation with Dr. Ryan Clagett by calling (270) 982-7377 or by filling out our online form.
