If missing or damaged teeth are keeping you from enjoying your favorite foods at the cookout, Charlotte’s top dental implant provider can help. Dr. Robert Harrell and his exceptional team at Harrell Dental Implant Center can completely restore your smile with a single dental implant, a dental implant bridge to replace multiple teeth, or an All-on-4 implant to replace your full upper or lower arch of teeth. The summer holidays are the ideal time to get a brilliant new smile. What could be be better than recovering while relaxing around the pool or hanging out with loved ones at the backyard barbecue. Discover more about implants below:
What are dental implants?
Dental implants as we know them today were invented in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Per-Ingvar Brånemark. Today, they are considered the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth in dentistry. A dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jawbone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. The dental implant acts as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth. In turn, this “artificial tooth root” serves to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Having a dental implant fused to the jawbone is the closest thing to mimicking a natural tooth because it stands on its own without affecting the nearby teeth and has great stability. The process of fusion between the dental implant and jawbone is called “osseointegration.” Learn more, compliments of Medicine Net
HDIC: Experience You Can Trust
With over a decade of successful dental implant procedures behind us, it’s no wonder why clients travel from far and wide to be treated at Harrell Dental Implant Center. We use digital X-rays and 3D scans to fully plan your procedure in advance, pre-made surgical guides ensure that every implant is placed at the exact depth and angle. Get more implant details below:
Time Frame
The average life span of a bridge, with proper oral hygiene, is eight to 15 years. Dental implants are considered permanent, although any crowns or bridges attached to them are subject to normal wear and tear and may need to be replaced at some point. Proper oral hygiene is crucial to the success of any restorative dental work.
Potential
With a dental implant, the jawbone is stimulated during chewing. This may prevent loss and shrinkage of the jawbone. Medical studies are being conducted to determine the potential for placing dental implants in patients with osteoporosis. When insufficient bone is present to place an implant, bone grafts may allow sufficient bone to develop. Read about more dental implant benefits, compliments of Healthfully
Love Your Smile With Dental Implant Therapy
We have seen it all at Harrell Dental Implant Center and you will not be judged for any of it. Don’t let dental anxiety keep you away from revamping your health, well-being, chewing capacity and self-esteem. Regardless, if you are visiting us due to hereditary factors, dental neglect or unfortunate circumstance, we are here to help you start fresh and feel fantastic. There are ample choices depending on your particular needs. Learn more about different dental implants below:
Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants have the same structure as regular implants, but are slightly smaller in form. These mini implants have two parts as described by the Mini Dental Implant Centers of America (MDICA): a titanium post with a ball on the end, and a socket with a rubber O-ring that attaches the tooth to the post.
According to Dennis Flanagan, DDS and Andrea Mascolo, DDS in the Journal of Oral Implantology, regular implants are 3.4 to 5.8 mm wide, but mini implants are 1.8 to 3.3 mm in diameter and 10 to 15 mm long.
What They Can Replace
Mini implants support most types of replacement teeth. The MIDCA points to dentures, bridges and fixed crowns, but the American Academy of Implant Dentistry says mini implants are also suitable for securing loose and lower arch dentures. Discover answers to all of your dental implant questions, compliments of Colgate
Discover Your Smile Potential With Your Dental Implant Consultation
If you are finally ready to boost your self-esteem and have the smile you deserve, call Harrell Dental Implant Center and schedule your free consultation appointment. After a comprehensive exam with 3D scans and digital X-rays, our team will put together a treatment plan to replace your missing teeth and give you the brilliant smile you deserve.
Call 704-206-1330 or use the contact form on this page to make your appointment. During your consultation a complimentary digital smile preview (an $85 value) will be created to show how you will appear when your implants are in place.
