Eat, Speak, and Smile Confidently with Dental Implant Restorations
Mouth gaps in your smile affect more than your appearance—they dim your confidence and also deteriorate your jawbone over time. Have you lost one or multiple teeth? Dr. Kim Arnold Family Dentistry offers multiple implant-based restorations to patients in Russell and Ashland, Kentucky. Visit Dr. Kim Arnold today and rediscover your healthy, confident smile with dental implant restorations.
What are the dental implant options available?
Our office provides numerous dental implant restorations customized to suit different needs. Here are the options available.
- Single tooth implants: A dental implant uses a titanium fixture surgically placed in the jawbone. Our office restores single-tooth implants with a customized dental crown. The results are so natural that no one realizes you have an artificial tooth.
- Implant-supported bridge: A traditional bridge uses the neighboring teeth to support the custom prosthetic tooth that fills the toothless gap. For stability, crowns are placed on the support teeth to anchor the bridge securely. In contrast, implant dentures restore missing teeth without compromising the health of surrounding natural teeth. They are independently supported by dental implants embedded in the jawbone.
- Implant-retained denture (overdentures): An overdenture is a removable denture that snaps onto at least two dental implants placed in the jawbone. Unlike traditional dentures, which can shift or slip, implant-retained dentures stay securely in place while eating and speaking. However, they can be removed daily for cleaning. Overdentures provide a more affordable alternative to fixed implant dentures while still offering improved comfort and function over traditional dentures.
What are the benefits of implant-based restorations?
Dental implants do more than replace teeth—they transform lives. The following are the benefits of dental implants.
- Natural aesthetics: Our implant restorations are created with lifelike materials that resemble your natural teeth. They are so natural that people won’t realize they are replacement teeth.
- Enhanced eating ability: Dental implants restore your chewing efficiency to nearly 100%. Chewing feels effortless and natural, allowing you to enjoy meals without discomfort or restrictions.
- Stability: Dental implants are anchored in the jawbone so you can eat, speak, and smile without worrying about slippage. Many patients tell us how liberating it is to stop worrying about gaps.
- Jawbone preservation: Dental implants stimulate the jawbone to prevent resorption after tooth loss. Keeping the jawbone healthy maintains your jaw function and youthful appearance.
- Durability: Dental implants are designed to last for life, providing a long-lasting solution for missing teeth.
- Easy care: Dental implants don’t require special care—brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly, just like you would with natural teeth.
- Stabilized bite: Dental implants keep your teeth aligned to maintain a stable bite.
Ready for a new smile with dental implants?
Living with missing teeth means changing how you smile, eat, and speak. Whether you have lost your teeth because of an accident, decay, or gum disease, stop adapting to your gaps. Call Dr. Kim Arnold Family Dentistry at (606) 836-6022 for high-quality dental implant services.
