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Implant Restorations Denver NC

Dental implants remain a popular choice for patients missing one or more teeth within the smile. They are long-lasting, durable, and stable. They can also be restored with a variety of options depending on the needs of the patient. Drs. Nathen Ellis and Spencer Stewart of Denver, NC, provide implants and implant restorations to restore smiles in the most effective manner possible. This method does require surgery but provides a solution to missing teeth that can last a lifetime with proper care.

What are the implant restoration steps?

  • Checking candidacy. First, patients need to undergo an evaluation, including dental x-rays, to determine if they are a viable candidate for dental implants. If not, alternatives may be suggested, or even bone grafting procedures recommended to prepare the smile for dental implants later.
  • Planning. The dentist uses dental x-rays to plan the dental implants’ placement, ensuring bone structure will effectively support these restorations.
  • Surgery. Oral surgery is scheduled. The dentist, during the procedure, will make an incision in the gums where the implant will be placed. Then, a hole is made in the jaw, and the implant is installed. Sutures are used to close up the gums and ensure proper healing. Surgery is often performed under anesthetics and sedation for patient comfort.
  • Osseointegration. Once the implant has been put in place, it stimulates the body’s natural healing process, during which osseointegration occurs. Osseointegration is the growth of bone around the implant that stabilizes it and holds it firmly in place. It is necessary to maintain the implant in the bone successfully with time.
  • Restoration. After the area has healed, the restoration chosen is used over the dental implant. Common restorations used over implants include dental crowns, dental bridges, and dentures. Our team will discuss the options available to them with patients before surgery and provide a restoration that blends seamlessly into the smile.

Interested in implant restorations?

Contact Denver, NC area dentists today at (704) 908-6969. Drs. Nathen Ellis and Spencer Stewart of Denver Dental Arts are located at 7206 Austin Smiles Court, Suite #103, and accept both new and current patients.

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Dr. Nathen Ellis

Dr. Nathen Ellis

Dr. Nathen Ellis graduated Magna Cum Laude from NC State University with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Genetics. His passion for dentistry developed while volunteering for a local dental outreach program during his undergraduate studies. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Dentistry and relocated to Lincoln County. After practicing for four years as an associate, he set up his practice in Denver, NC. Dr. Ellis has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education, including an American Academy of Implant Dentistry course. He’s an alumnus of the Pankey Institute and Spear Education study club.

Dr. Spencer Stewart

Dr. Spencer Stewart

Dr. Spencer Stewart graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biology and Chemistry. After being an assistant in dentistry for one year, he returned to Chapel Hill to attend the UNC School of Dentistry. There, he was selected for the Adams Rural Oral Health and Wellness Scholars program, which prepares dental students to work in underserved communities in North Carolina. During this program, Dr. Stewart honed his skills while practicing at the MAHEC clinic in Asheville, NC. Following graduation, he returned to Gaston County and practiced dentistry in Charlotte before joining Denver Dental Arts.