Restoring a patients smile to its natural appearance and function can be very difficult to accomplish, but dental implants have become a great alternative for Prestonsburg, KY patients looking to perfect their smile. Dentures, crowns, bridge restorations and other dental procedures have been used over the years to rectify the absence of teeth, but the introduction of dental implants now patients with a stable, long-lasting alternative, that provides more effective results. Dental implants Dr. Michael K. McKinney Jr.'s office in Prestonsburg, Kentucky provide men and women natural-looking tooth restorations that look and feel like naturally growing teeth.

Dental implants are small, sturdy, titanium posts that act as the root structure would for a natural tooth. Titanium metal is used because of its compatibility with bone and oral tissues. During the treatment, Dr. McKinney places the implant into your jawbone, after which it can hold a crown, bridge or over-denture just like natural teeth are held in place. Dental implants can be used to replace anywhere from a single tooth to a full arch of teeth, which may have been lost due to injury, decay or disease.

Dental Implants in Prestonsburg require the same maintenance as natural teeth; this includes brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups, and if maintained correctly, can last a lifetime.