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, an entire arch of missing teeth, or even congenitally 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.”
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Hugh Murphy completed three years of advanced, specialized training beyond dental school entirely dedicated to aesthetic restorations and tooth replacement.
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 — especially for patients who have suffered severe jaw atrophy. 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.
Our Raleigh office is proud to have an in-house lab. That means your dental implants, same-day adjustments, custom shade matching, and more are crafted in our office and hand-finished by Dr. Murphy, reducing your wait time and allowing us to hold our work to impeccable standards.
Our patients get faster results and better-fitting, more artistic restorations compared to offices that ship impressions away.
Initial Consultation & 3D Imaging (CBCT scans): Dr. Murphy will evaluate your overall oral health and use advanced 3D imaging to precisely map your jawbone. This allows us to create a highly accurate, personalized surgical plan and determine if any preparatory procedures, like bone grafting, are needed.
Implant Placement Surgery: During this procedure, the biocompatible titanium implant post is gently and precisely placed into your jawbone beneath the gums. We prioritize your comfort throughout the surgery and provide clear aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth, manageable recovery.
Healing & Osseointegration (3-6 months): Over the next few months, the implant will naturally fuse with your living bone tissue through a biological process called osseointegration. This crucial step creates a permanent, rock-solid foundation that functions just like a natural tooth root.
Placement of the Custom Restoration (Crown, Bridge, or Denture): Once your jaw has fully healed, Dr. Murphy will attach your final, custom-designed prosthetic. Because we craft these restorations in our own in-house lab, we ensure a perfect fit and a flawless shade match to your natural smile.
Schedule your comprehensive dental implant consultation with board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Hugh Murphy today. Call us at (919) 510-8886 or fill out our online request form below!
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.
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.
While our advanced implant dentistry clinic is located in Raleigh, NC, we frequently welcome patients seeking specialized prosthodontic care from Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and Wake Forest.
