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Dental Implant Placement
What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a bio-compatible metal cylinder that is placed into the jaw bone to function as a prosthetic tooth “root”. The goal is to achieve “osseointegration”, which occurs when the dental implant is integrated into the alveolar bone. Osseointegrated implants provide a foundation for a prosthetic replacement for one or missing teeth to restore function and esthetics to your smile.

As a Periodontist, Dr. Kyle Trammell is specially trained in the osseointegration process and in the health management and regeneration of bone and gum tissue to facilitate dental implant retention.

Evaluation & Consultation

During the initial consultation, Dr. Trammell will evaluate the location of the missing tooth and review diagnostic xrays to assess the level of bone support to determine if any grafting or modification procedures are required. He will talk with you about your situation and review options for your care and share his findings with your general dentist to support your overall restorative treatment plan.

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good dental and physical health. To encourage integration, the mouth should be disease-free, with the proper amount of bone to support the implant and healthy gum tissue.

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Surgical Implant Placement

Dr. Trammell places the dental implant in a surgical procedure in our office. Based on the site and planned restoration, he may recommend additional procedures to supplement or modify the jaw bone, such as a sinus lift or ridge augmentation. The Trammell Periodontics team will ensure that the patient is kept completely comfortable throughout the procedure and then monitored closely with routine follow up visits to track integration progress.

Dental Implant Restoration

In conjunction with the placement of the dental implant, your general dentist will design a restoration or appliance to fit the implant and get you back to smiling again. Read more about dental implant restorations.

LANAP® Laser Gum Surgery

Dr. Trammell is certified in the LANAP® Protocol for laser gum surgery. LANAP® therapy is a less invasive approach to surgical treatment of periodontal disease and peri-implantitis, an infection around dental implants. Dr. Trammell performs LANAP® gum surgery using the patented PerioLase® MVP-7 to vaporize harmful bacteria and promote healing and new tissue growth.

LANAP® protocol gum surgery does not require cutting the tissue with a scalpel as with traditional dental surgery. As a result, no stitches are necessary and the patient is more comfortable after treatment. Learn more about laser periodontal therapy.

Lanap perio lase. No cut, no sew, no fear.

Do you think you might be a candidate for a dental implant? We invite you to Contact Us to schedule a consultation in our Montgomery periodontal practice and let us help you explore your options.

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