The Next Best Thing - Dental Implants

If you are a candidate for dental implants, we highly recommend going this route over any other dental alternative for replacing missing teeth. Unlike a traditional bridge, it does not involve prepping the adjacent teeth. Dental implants is one of the strongest methods for replacing teeth because it’s anchored into the bone which allows it to act and feel like your natural tooth. Dental implants help restore proper chewing function and to stop the progression of bone loss by mimicking the roots of your tooth.

Mr. Dental Implant is ready to help you achieve the perfect smile!

First, our dentists at VerdePointe Dental Associates will determine whether you are candidate for dental implants by completing a comprehensive exam and taking any necessary dental x-rays to see if you have enough bone to support the implant(s) and that your overall oral health is good. During the planning process, your dentist will determine exactly how and where to place the implant based on your jaw and tooth structure.

Next, your dentist will surgically place the implant which is made of titanium. Titanium implants are used because your body does not recognize it as a foreign object, therefore, allowing your actually bone to graft itself around the implant making it just as strong as your original tooth and root. A healing cap will then be placed over the implant, which could take several months to heal. In some instances, a temporary retainer (flipper denture) or temporary crown may be fabricated prior to the implant and inserted immediately after surgery for cosmetic reasons.

After the healing process, your implant is ready to be restored and fitted for a new custom dental crown. Your temporary appliance or healing cap will be replaced by a permanent post. This post, also known as an abutment, is what holds your new dental crown in place over the implant. 

Our Marietta Dentist, Kirk Kimmerling DDS, Suzanna Aguilera DMD, and Garrick McGrath DMD invited you to learn more about this procedure, please contact our office at 770-423-4900 or schedule an appointment for a consultation. 

Timeline of Dental Advances

Some interesting dental facts;  

Interesting dental Time Line Facts                   

In 1866, Lucy Beaman Hobbs became the first woman to earn a dental degree.

In 1917, Irene Newman received the world's first dental hygiene license in the state of Connecticut.

In 1938, the first nylon toothbrush with synthetic bristles was on the market.

In 1950, fluoride toothpaste hits the market.

In 1958, the first fully recline-able dental chair was introduced.

In 1989, the first home commercial teeth bleach became available on the market. 

Verde Pointe Dental Associates offers the comforts of excellent dental care.   Our tooth repair techniques helps us offer excellent dental care. Whether emergency dentistry or cosmetic dentistry, Kirk Kimmerling DDS, Suzanna Aguilera DMD and Garrick McGrath DMD