Dental Implants
Missing one tooth or many teeth can significantly impact your self-confidence, dental health, and even your ability to eat and speak.
At Holley Dental Group in Prattville, AL, we place and restore dental implants to fully rebuild compromised smiles.
Find out how Drs. Matthew D. Holley and Graham Mullins transform smiles around the Montgomery area with dental implants during a personal consultation.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants work with other components to completely replace teeth from the roots to the chewing surface:
Implants — It is a common misconception that "dental implant" refers to an entire replacement tooth. The implant itself is a small post made of durable titanium that is embedded in the jawbone to replace the tooth root.
Abutments — An abutment is a metal component that securely connects an implant to a restoration.
Restorations — Restorations are crowns, bridges, or dentures. They connect to the abutment to achieve a complete replacement for a missing tooth.
We use this restorative solution to provide our Montgomery-area patients with complete, functional smiles that look indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Multiple Options to Meet a Range of Needs
Dental implants are a versatile restorative treatment. They can be used to help patients with many different degrees of tooth loss.
Single-Tooth Replacement
Patients with a single missing tooth can choose this treatment to improve dental appearance, function, and jawbone strength. It consists of an implant, abutment, and a dental crown.
Multi-Tooth Replacement
Dental implant-supported bridges are used to replace multiple consecutive teeth. This restorative solution usually requires two implants to support the dental bridge.
Full-Arch Replacement
An implant-supported denture is an excellent choice for patients missing most or all of their teeth, or those who are looking for a reliable alternative to traditional dentures.
Why Choose Implant Dentures Over Traditional Dentures?
While traditional dentures are an option for missing teeth, they have many downsides compared to implant-supported dentures. Our Prattville dental office is proud to offer this advanced form of restorative dental care to patients throughout Greater Montgomery. Here are some of the reasons our dentists may recommend making the switch from traditional dentures to dental implant-supported dentures:
Comfort and Function
Dentures can be awkward, uncomfortable, and prone to slippage. Attaching dentures directly to your jaw with dental implants creates strength and stability, allowing you to speak clearly and eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Meanwhile, you can expect to need far fewer adjustments to implant dentures because the implants provide stimulation that halts the bone atrophy that normally follows tooth loss.
Easy Maintenance
Traditional dentures require regular removal for cleaning, which can be a hassle and increase the risk of damaging your dentures. With dental implant-supported dentures, maintenance is no different from caring for natural teeth: just brush twice daily and floss at least once.
A Lasting Solution
Dentures do not last forever, but dental implants can last the rest of your life with proper care. Once you receive dental implants, they will remain in place and ready to support each successive set of dentures you require.
On the Cutting Edge of Dentistry Our Team Is Ready to Rebuild Your Smile
At Holley Dental Group, we use the most advanced dentistry techniques and technologies to provide truly modern dental care to our patients in the Montgomery area.
Our guided implant placement software allows us to develop fully individualized treatment plans and achieve the right position, angle, and depth of each individual dental implant for optimized results. To learn more about how we can use our state-of-the-art technology to make your smile look, feel, and function in a way that boosts your quality of life, contact us online or call us at:
(334) 358-4848
"5 stars isn't enough!" Read Why Prattville Trusts Us
Russell Ledford
Prattville, AL
2023
Man, I’ve gotta be honest here…5 stars isn’t enough!! This place is top notch from top to bottom! The staff, the office, etc. the service is like ChickFila and a dental place had a baby and Holley was born lol
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Prattville, AL
2023
I needed an appointment short notice and fast, they were able to squeeze me in the Dr and staff was so great and accommodating! I will definitely be back!
View on GoogleFactors That Can Affect Your Candidacy
You may not be an immediate candidate for dental implants if these health and lifestyle factors apply to you:
Smoking
Smoking has been shown to negatively affect your overall dental health and ability to heal efficiently after receiving dental implants. To minimize the risk of implant failure, we advise candidates to quit smoking or using other tobacco products a few months before implant placement surgery.
Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
Your gums must be in a healthy condition to support your new dental implants. If you are suffering from gum disease, we offer several periodontal treatments to restore your gum health and prepare your gum tissue for implants.
Insufficient Jawbone Density
If you have been missing a tooth for an extended period of time, it may have caused your jawbone to deteriorate to the point where it cannot support a dental implant. We can perform preparatory bone grafts and sinus lifts at our Prattville, AL, dental office to safely restore the area before your implant procedure.
Other Health Concerns
Some preexisting conditions can affect your body's ability to heal after surgery. If you have diabetes or another autoimmune disease, be sure to tell your Prattville dentist during your consultation. Many patients with controlled diabetes are candidates for dental implants.
A Closer Look at Bone Grafts and More Procedures to Restore Implant Candidacy
We understand you want a complete smile as quickly as possible. While a bone graft or sinus lift may seem like a roadblock on your treatment timeline, these procedures can be incredibly important for the long-term success of your implants. In fact, they may be the very thing that makes implant treatment possible for you in the first place. Take a look at how they work:
During a bone graft, your dentist will use natural or synthetic bone material to replenish areas of the lower jaw affected by atrophy. The material will fuse with your own bone tissue over a few months to create a strong and stable base for an implant.
During a sinus lift, the doctor will carefully lift the floor of the maxillary sinus (the sinus cavities located behind the cheekbones) to create space in the upper jaw for grafting material. This strengthens the bone and protects the delicate sinuses.
The Path to Dental Implants
Take a look at how our Prattville office serving Greater Montgomery places and restores dental implants:
If you're concerned about pain during the procedure, know that we offer dental sedation to keep you calm and comfortable throughout.
Excellent Dentistry in Prattville See What a Dental Implant Patient Has to Say
"I had an implant installed. Dr. Holley and team are awesome with the way that they work together and bed side manner as well! Implant was not as big an ordeal as I went in to it thinking and Dr. Holley worked diligently and got the implant installed without an issue! It is nice to go to a dentist that can take care of all your dental needs in one place!" Jeff T., 5-Star Google Review
Full-Service Implant Dentistry Under One Convenient Roof in Prattville
Many dentists have to coordinate with a host of other dental professionals to carry out a patient's dental implant treatment plan in its entirety. This isn't the case at Holley Dental Group. Our dentists have the training and experience to conduct each step of the implant process for personalized service and superior continuity of care.
Whether you need a preparatory bone graft, complex full-arch replacement, custom restorations, or restoration replacement, our Prattville team is the one to visit. If you're ready to get your functional smile back, we'd truly love to work with you. Send us an online message or give us a call at:
(334) 358-4848
Are Dental Implants Covered by Insurance?
Dental implants and abutments are almost never covered by insurance, but dental restorations for implants are commonly covered. Holley Dental Group in Prattville accepts most types of insurance, and we can verify your coverage ahead of time.
We want to make it easy for you to manage out-of-pocket expenses related to this life-changing treatment, so we also gladly accept dental financing through CareCredit®. You can apply for a low or no-interest loan, depending on your credit history, and repay it in monthly installments that don't strain your budget.
Do Implants Really Last for Life?
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Yes! Dental implants made from durable titanium stand the test of time and offer you decades of use. While it's true that any restorations they support will eventually need to be replaced, the process is easier than you may think. Our Prattville dentists can use the designs of your current restorations for the fabrication of brand-new replacement teeth when the time comes. We'll be able to remove your old restoration and replace it with the improved version during one quick and pain-free visit to our office.
Providing the Finest Dental Care to the Montgomery Area
Felicia Baisa
Prattville, AL
2024
I have some dentist anxiety which unfortunately made me not go to the dentist for a very long time. I was scared hat once I finally went that I would be shamed for not coming sooner. The staff here are it so easy. The receptionists were so friendly and welcoming, and the office was very cozy.
View on GoogleIrene Outlaw
Prattville, AL
2024
It had been a while since being at the dentist. The service was amazing. The staff were so friendly. I didn’t have too much anxiety. I love my new dentist office!
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