Dental Implants
Missing teeth can dramatically reduce your quality of life by making it difficult to speak and chew.
Dental implants and implant-supported restorations can replace any number of teeth to completely repair your smile.
We invite you to learn more about why so many choose to receive dental implants from Dr. Hugh Murphy, a board-certified prosthodontist in Raleigh, NC.
Transforming Smiles With Implants A Real Patient Case
Your Tooth Replacement Options
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:
Dental Crowns
A single implant can support a dental crown to replace one missing tooth.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge can be supported by two dental implants to replace a few consecutive missing teeth.
Dentures
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."
Why Implant Patients Choose Dr. Murphy
Highly Credentialed
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.
Natural-Looking Results
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.
Specialized Care
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.
In-House Lab
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.
Paying for Your Implants
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.
Your Dental Implant Procedure
The dental implant placement procedure takes several months to complete, but by the end, you will have a fully restored and functional smile.
Preparatory Care
Your mouth must be healthy enough to support implants, so if you have gum disease, decay, or another structural concern, we will address that first. We offer a range of treatments like tooth extraction, gum disease therapy, and bone grafting to improve your candidacy for implants.
Anesthesia
Before your implant surgery at our Raleigh, NC, office, Dr. Murphy will administer local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout your treatment.
Dental Implant
Dr. Murphy will make an incision in your gums and place your dental implant in your jawbone. You will then have to wait four to six months as your implant fuses with your jaw in a process known as osseointegration.
Abutment
Once your implant has fused to your jaw, you can return to our Raleigh office so Dr. Murphy can place an abutment on your implant. This connector piece secures your restoration to your implant. You will have to wait a few more weeks as your gums heal around your abutment.
Impressions
Dr. Murphy will take impressions of your dental arch to create a crown, bridge, or denture that will attach to the implants and replace your lost teeth.
Restoration
Once Dr. Murphy has finished your restoration, you can return to our Raleigh office where he will check the fit and function of your restoration and secure it in place.
Taking Care Of Your Dental Implants
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:
"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."
