Implant Retained Dentures in Chattanooga

This varies. Usually though, it is about the same as the extraction was. Pain and swelling are usually at their worst around day 2 but may persist into day 4. Pain may last longer than that but should be subsiding after day 4 and should begin to feel more like a bruise (bruises sometimes do develop). Everyone is different and we want everyone to know that they should always reach out to us if they are concerned. It’s better to be safe rather than sorry.

Rest and drink plenty of water. Seriously. Your body will need the rest, don’t overdo it. Most people find that cold compresses help significantly. We do recommend taking Advil Dual Action if we have not prescribed pain medication and as long as it doesn’t interfere with other medications you might be taking.

No. An extraction and bone graft with membrane would be an additional cost.

Your implant will be treated just like a natural tooth. That is to say that you should brush them twice a day and floss at least once, right before bed.

Though some dentists do that, Dr. Wilkinson has found that this is less predictable in his experience. He prefers the boring and predictable way. It is also much riskier to “load” the implants(that it what we call it when the implants are in function) using a snap-on method than a fixed-retained method, like the All-on-4…or 6 (Dr. Wilkinson jokingly says this as sometimes it does require 6 implants, but the 2 additional are not an additional cost to you).

Yes, there is a 5-year warranty on all work for non-smokers and controlled diabetics that get regular cleanings. Though we don’t offer hygiene services, we do refer to an office that does.

The point of the post-op appointments is to catch failure early so that we can remove the failing implant and graft the site to prepare for the future. Replacement of the implant is done at no charge, and there is no charge for the bone graft in case of failure due to normal circumstances. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, and undiagnosed medical conditions that adversely affect implants are the only things that void that warranty.

One of the reasons that we can offer the prices we do is because we don’t have the administrative cost associated with running a hygiene department. We are working on a way of integrating that into our model but have no current plans to open that service up at this time.

This depends on the severity. If something feels life-threateningly wrong, please call Emergency Services immediately by dialing 911. For emergencies that aren’t life-threatening or require immediate attention, please call our emergency line at: 423-558-3934.

Relative to a regular denture, they will feel significantly more comfortable. The looseness on the lower will be eliminated, and the palate on the upper will be removed. They won’t feel like normal teeth, but they will feel significantly better than traditional dentures.

The initial appointment where we take x-rays and diagnosis and treatment plan takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours. Implant placement is scheduled for 2 hours, but usually only takes 90 minutes 4 implants, at the long end, and can be done in as little as 60 minutes thanks to digital scans, AI, and 3D printing. Post-op appointments are usually no more than 30 minutes and often take only 10 minutes. The appointment where we uncover your implants is 60 minutes. Placement of the locators and reline will take approximately 90 minutes. Delivery in the afternoon will be 20 minutes approximately and subsequent adjustment appointments should be no more than 30 minutes.