Your tooth roots stimulate your jawbone, keeping it strong and healthy. If you’re missing a tooth, the lack of stimulation can cause the jaw to atrophy. Dental implants are the only restorative dentistry that can prevent jaw atrophy after tooth loss.
Dental implant treatment is tailored to your needs and can replace one tooth, several teeth in a row, or an entire arch of missing teeth. Dental implants can support:
A single implant can support a dental crown to replace one missing tooth.
A dental bridge can be supported by two dental implants to replace a few consecutive missing teeth.
Dr. Murphy can place several implants to support a full-arch denture that replaces all the teeth along a dental arch.
“As the foremost specialists in aesthetics and replacing missing teeth, we operate at the highest standard of care. We take tremendous pride in our work, and in forming lasting relationships. We look forward to helping you achieve your brightest, best, and healthiest smile.”
Dr. Murphy is a board-certified prosthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. These distinctions require a prosthodontist to pass rigorous exams, complete continuing education courses, and meet other requirements to acquire and maintain their certification.
While you may be worried that your crown, bridge, or denture won’t look natural, Dr. Murphy will take special care to create a restoration that is beautiful, indistinguishable from natural teeth, and complements your facial features. Creating restorations requires artistry and attention to detail, and Dr. Murphy has both. He is renowned for creating beautiful smiles even in the most complex and challenging cases.
Dr. Murphy takes on complex cases that other dentists won’t. If you’ve been told you don’t qualify for implants, we invite you to reach out to our Raleigh, NC, dental office. Our team may have exactly what you need to improve your smile—all in a judgment-free atmosphere.
While other dentists send impressions to a dental lab where technicians create restorations, Dr. Murphy has an in-house lab where he designs and creates his own crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers. This way, Dr. Murphy has complete control over the final product, our restorations are held to impeccably high standards, and you can get your restoration faster.
While dental implants offer a range of benefits, basic dental insurance plans don’t always contribute to the cost of implant treatment. However, your plan should help you cover your implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture, and any preparatory care you may need. We will be glad to contact your provider to determine what they will cover.
If you need help covering out-of-pocket expenses, our Raleigh, NC, dental office accepts financing through CareCredit® and LendingClub®. These lenders allow patients to pay for their dentistry treatment in affordable monthly installments.
When cared for properly, your titanium dental implants can last the rest of your life; your restorations can last a decade or more. You can care for your implants and restoration in the same way you care for your natural teeth:
Brush your teeth and restorations twice a day; floss at least once a day. If you have a bridge or denture, use a floss threader to clean under the restoration and around the dental implants. An oral hygiene routine will help keep bacteria and plaque to a minimum, protecting each tooth and preventing gum disease that can cause implant failure.
Regular checkups with your dentist will allow you to receive a thorough dental cleaning and exam. Your dentist can help detect concerns before they become serious problems and let you know when it’s time to replace your crown, bridge, or denture.
“Dr. Murphy is a board-certified Prosthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is also a professional artist, published author, and widely regarded as one of the most talented practitioners in his field.”
Welcome to Premier Prosthodontics: Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Raleigh, NC. Our team is led by Dr. Hugh Murphy. Together, we provide comprehensive restorative and aesthetic treatments to help our patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles.
Dr. Murphy is a board-certified prosthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He earned his dental degree from the University of Southern California and specializes in treating patients with complex needs and exceptionally high expectations.
To request an appointment with Dr. Murphy, fill out our online form or call (919) 510-8886.
