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Losing a tooth changes more than your smile — it changes how you chew, how your jawbone holds its shape, and eventually how your other teeth start to shift into the gap. A titanium implant post replaces the root itself, not just the visible crown, which is why it stops that shifting before it starts.
Our network's implant specialists use 3D cone-beam imaging to map bone density before ever touching a drill, so the placement plan accounts for exactly how much bone you have to work with. For patients with lower bone density, bone grafting or a sinus lift is scoped out during that same consultation — not discovered mid-surgery.
Healing time before the crown goes on typically runs three to six months, since the implant needs to fuse solidly with the bone before it can bear normal chewing force. A temporary tooth usually covers the gap during that healing window so you're not left with a visible space.
Placement is handled by periodontists or oral surgeons with specific implant-surgery training, not a general dentist doing it occasionally.
Digital scans build a precise surgical guide so the implant lands exactly where it was planned, not by estimation.
Consultation, placement, healing abutment, and final crown are each priced separately so you know what you're paying for at every step.
If your jawbone needs building up first, that's handled without bouncing you to a separate specialist's office.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
One missing tooth gets one implant post and one crown, designed to blend in rather than stand out.
Two or more implants anchor a fixed bridge, ideal when several adjacent teeth are missing.
A full arch of missing teeth is restored using just four strategically angled implants per jaw.
Traditional dentures that slip get snapped onto two to four implants for a stable, non-slip fit.
Prepares thin or shallow bone so it can properly support an implant post long-term.
Select cases qualify for a temporary crown placed the same day as surgery, with the final crown fitted after healing.
You describe what's going on; no automated menu, no long hold.
We match you with a nearby specialist experienced in this exact procedure and check real-time openings.
The specialist examines your case, often with same-visit X-rays, and gives you a cost estimate before starting anything.
You leave with the issue addressed and a plan for any next steps already scheduled.
"They walked me through the cost and the procedure before I agreed to anything. Appreciated that."
"Got in faster than I expected for something this specific. Staff were sharp and direct."
"No upsells, no pressure. Just the treatment I needed at the price I was told."
Most cases run three to six months total, mainly waiting for the bone to fuse to the implant post before the crown goes on.
Local anesthesia keeps the procedure itself pain-free; mild soreness afterward is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
Low bone density doesn't automatically rule out implants — grafting is a common first step for many patients.
Pricing depends on the number of implants and any bone work required, and it's broken down for you before treatment starts.
An implant replaces the tooth root directly in the jawbone, while a bridge anchors to the neighboring natural teeth instead.
The titanium post itself rarely fails; the crown on top may need replacement after a decade or more of wear.
We keep an updated roster of specialists across Morehead and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby provider is already in our network.
Licensed to practice in KY, credential-checked before joining the network.
A short phone call is all it takes to get this on the calendar this week.
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