Dental Implant Services

Dental Implants

There have been many remarkable advances in dentistry recently, and one that has benefitted millions of people dealing with tooth loss is dental implants. If you have heard of implants and wonder what all the hype is about, we would love to show you how they can benefit you.

What is a Dental Implant?

When patients in Jackson, TN lose a tooth, they have several tooth replacement options to choose from. Dentures and bridges are popular, but they have limitations and only replace the missing tooth and not the tooth's root.

An implant is a dental appliance made up of a titanium implant post, a connector piece called an abutment, and the tooth restoration that shows when you smile. The implant acts as a replacement root and is surgically embedded in your jawbone. As it heals, the implant bonds securely with bone and tissue around it.

Dr. Scallions can replace a single tooth, multiple missing teeth, or an entire upper or lower arch of missing teeth using dental implants.

Why Choose Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth?

A dental implant does one thing that other tooth replacements don't—they help prevent the breakdown of bone in your jaw. Chewing with an intact natural tooth transmits forces that stimulate bone regeneration. Losing a tooth means there’s no stimulation to grow healthy bone tissue, so the bone starts to shrink and deteriorate. 

When the jawbone breaks down, neighboring teeth can become loose and may even need to be removed. As a result, other teeth shift and lead to misalignment of your dental bite. The results are also aesthetic because jawbone loss eliminates support for facial features, causing an aged or sunken appearance. 



Because a dental implant does the work of the lost tooth root, it not only keeps the jawbone strong and healthy but also helps you retain a more youthful look.

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