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Dental Implants: A Great Solution for Missing or Lost Teeth
The landscape of dentistry has changed immensely in the last few decades. Before, if you had lost teeth, dental bridges and dentures were the only tooth replacement options on the table. Back then, these options worked, but today, there is a better way to replace missing teeth: dental implants. Once an implant is in place, no one can tell you have a tooth replacement. A dental implant closely mimics the tooth you were born with.
Have you lost teeth? Whether you have lost one, two, or an entire arch of teeth, dental implants from Proffitt Dentistry are incredible solutions to rebuild your smile.
How Dental Implants Replace Lost Teeth
The first step towards getting dental implants is booking a consultation with Dr. William Proffitt. Our dentist will evaluate the health of your smile and inspect your bone to ensure it’s healthy enough to support an implant. Where you have severe bone loss, a bone graft will be recommended to add volume and density to your jawbone.
A dental implant looks and functions like your natural tooth because it’s structurally designed to resemble your real tooth. Once a dentist inserts a screw-like appliance into your jawbone, it fuses with the bone to form a strong anchorage for a natural-looking restoration. After your dental implant is seated tight in the jawbone, it’s virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth.
Why Dental Implants are the Best for Replacing Missing Teeth
Dental implants are an excellent solution if you are looking for a permanent solution for your missing teeth. Dentists don’t love dental implants for the sake of it. These tooth replacements offer numerous functional and cosmetic benefits, including:
- Implants are natural-looking.
- They restore your oral functionality to almost 100%.
- Dental implants can last a lifetime.
- Taking care of dental implants isn’t any different from maintaining your natural teeth.
- They prevent bone loss.
- A dental implant stabilizes the nearby teeth.
- Dental implants restore your confidence.
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If you have lost teeth, don’t let gaps mar your smile. Instead, secure your smile with teeth implants from Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, Tennessee. Please dial (865) 432-0804 to get the smile you deserve.
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Dr. William Proffitt
Dr. William Proffitt earned his business degree in transportation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Then, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and attended the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. Later, he returned home to Maryville and joined his uncle in practice. After four years, he took over the practice and continues to serve patients in the community. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and the Second District Dental Association. Other affiliations include the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. He has completed advanced studies at the Pankey Institute in Florida and the Alleman-Deliperi Centers for training in biomimetic dentistry in Salt Lake City and Italy. His passion is educating patients about the latest developments in conservative restorative dentistry.
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