Dental Implant Restorations in Sevierville, TN

Dental implant restorations offer a long-lasting, natural-sounding replacement for lost teeth. By inserting biocompatible titanium posts into the jaw, an implant is a stable base upon which a personalized crown, bridge, or denture is bonded. Restoration of masticatory function and self-esteem for a lifetime restores your smile, as natural-looking as the rest of your teeth. At Bradley L. Dyer, DDS PC in Sevierville, we provide dental implant restorations to restore your healthy, functioning smile.

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Dental Implant Restorations

Bradley L. Dyer, DDS, PC, offers dental implant-supported restorations to individuals who have missing teeth. They are:

• Single-tooth implant (crown): A patient with one missing tooth is provided with a titanium implant post, which is inserted into the jawbone and capped with a specially made dental crown, replacing the form and function of the missing tooth.
• Implant-retained dentures (overdentures): For several missing teeth or a whole arch, the practice provides removable dentures supported by dental implants. In contrast to traditional dentures, these overdentures "use dental implants to connect to the jawbone". The prosthesis may attach via a metal bar and clip or via ball-and-socket fittings on the implants to hold the denture in place.

Every implant restoration is individually designed and built to mirror the patient's dental structure, with a secure, long-lasting tooth replacement for missing teeth.

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What are Dental Implant Restorations?

Dental implant restorations entail inserting a metal implant post into the jawbone and fitting a substitute tooth on top. The primary steps are:

• Initial consultation and planning: Dr. Dyer evaluates your oral health and takes digital X-rays to plan the jaw structure. Advanced imaging allows for the exact placement of the implant and reduces surgery surprises.
• Implant surgery: The implant (titanium post) is surgically placed in the jawbone beneath the gums. Under local anesthesia, the procedure is performed for comfort.
• Healing (osseointegration): Bone grows into the implant during a few months due to osseointegration. The bone effectively grows around the implant post, firmly anchoring it in position.
• Final restoration: A healing cap is placed in a second surgery where the custom dental crown (or bridge/denture) is cemented onto the implant. The artificial tooth is shaped and colored to harmonize with your teeth, finishing the restoration.

Every implant restoration is individually designed for you. For one missing tooth, a porcelain crown is constructed to blend with your smile. When multiple teeth are missing, one or more implants are installed to support a bridge or fixed denture. This procedure covers all stages from planning and implant installation to final crown/bridge construction and follow-up.

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Benefits of Dental Implant Restorations

Tooth implants possess several significant benefits compared to alternatives for tooth replacement:

• Natural appearance & sensation: Implants are made to blend with your teeth. An implant crown or bridge has the same look and feel as a natural tooth for most individuals. You can chew and even speak without the sliding or clicking that some denture users experience.
• More stability: Since the implant is placed in bone, it's as stable as a regular tooth. Implants don't move and allow normal forces of biting, so that you can eat normally without pain.
• Bone preservation: Implants preserve jawbone health. Once an implant is integrated into bone, it stimulates the bone tissue around it and halts subsequent bone loss that would otherwise follow tooth loss. It assists in maintaining facial structure and avoids sunken cheeks due to missing teeth.
• Saves other teeth: A single implant is standalone and does not need support from surrounding teeth. Implants don't need healthy teeth next to them to be filed down like a bridge. This leaves your natural teeth alone and provides a more overall bite.
• Longevity: Implants, if taken care of, can last a lifetime and even longer. Since they are made of long-lasting materials such as titanium and porcelain, implants never wear out or rot. With that being said, implants are a long-term, cost-effective solution for missing teeth.

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Advanced Technology & Personalized Care

At Bradley L. Dyer, DDS PC, patients are treated with the assistance of state-of-the-art dental technologies and patient-centered care centered on respect, integrity, and honest communication. Digital X-ray technology is utilized, which provides high-resolution images of your teeth, jawbone, and associated structures. Highly detailed images assist in accurate treatment planning, allowing precise placement of implants and avoiding uncertainty while operating.

Dr. Dyer also employs guided implant protocols when required, which allows for accurate implant placement according to your oral shape. The process is comfortable both throughout and after treatment, yielding predictable clinical results.

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Meet Our Dentist

Dr. Bradley L. Dyer, DDS, oversees our experienced dental team. Raised and born in Sevierville, Dr. Dyer received honors from the University of Tennessee in 2001 and moved back home to offer full-scope dentistry. He has since built a reputation for quality and care here. Dr. Dyer's team is just as dedicated. To illustrate, our lead hygienist, Sharon Huskey, RDH, has been working on patients' smiles since 1981. All together, we are "dedicated to dentistry and patient care". We ensure that each appointment is comfortable and customize each implant restoration to the individual patient's requirements.

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Insurance & Payment Options

We do accept most major dental insurance providers, such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Humana, United Concordia, and more. We can assist with filing your claim and obtaining maximum benefits if you have dental insurance.

Flexible payment plans are available. For out-of-pocket expenses, we offer CareCredit financing options, along with cash, check, and major credit cards. We'll assist you in arranging coverage and making your care affordable.