Restore your smile through implant dentistry at Hays Dentistry. If you’re missing one or more teeth, Dr. William Hays offers customized implant restorations that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. You’ll receive expert care in a boutique setting where your comfort and long-term oral health always come first. Reclaim a full set of brilliant teeth today.
Regain Full Function After Tooth Loss
Implant dentistry is a restorative dental solution used to replace missing teeth with lifelike, permanent alternatives. It involves placing a post into the jawbone, which acts as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant integrates with the bone, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is securely attached to restore appearance and function. Dr. Hays focuses on implant restorations, carefully crafting and placing the visible tooth replacement to deliver natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your smile.
Why You Might Need Implants:
- To replace one or more missing teeth
- To restore chewing ability and bite strength
- To maintain jawbone health and prevent bone loss
- To secure a denture for improved stability
- To support surrounding teeth and prevent shifting
Types of Dental Implant Restorations
Crowns for
Single Implants
When you’re missing just one tooth, a crown attached to a single dental implant is often the ideal solution. After an implant is placed into the jawbone and allowed to heal, Dr. Hays creates a custom crown that mimics the color, shape, and function of your natural tooth. This crown is securely attached to the implant abutment to restore both aesthetics and bite strength.
Bridges or Partial Dentures
for Multiple Implants
If you’re missing several teeth in a row, a bridge or partial denture supported by multiple implants can provide strong and stable results. Unlike traditional bridges, this solution doesn’t rely on adjacent natural teeth for support. Dr. Hays customizes your restoration to blend with your natural smile, restoring your ability to chew, speak, and smile comfortably.
Complete Dentures
for Full-Arch Implants
For patients who are missing all teeth in the upper or lower arch, implant-retained dentures offer an upgrade from removable dentures. Dr. Hays works closely with you to create a denture that attaches to multiple strategically placed implants, providing maximum support and stability. These eliminate slipping and irritation while helping preserve bone and facial structure.
Advantages of Implant Dentistry:
- Mimics the look and function of natural teeth
- Helps preserve jawbone and facial structure
- Restores chewing efficiency and bite strength
- Prevents surrounding teeth from shifting
- Eliminates the need to alter healthy adjacent teeth
- Supports clearer speech and easier eating
- Requires minimal maintenance with proper care
Your Complete Implant Dentistry Experience at Hays Dentistry
Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Hays takes the time to understand your goals, health history, and concerns. Using digital imaging and diagnostic tools, he evaluates your jawbone, gums, and surrounding teeth to determine the best restorative solution. You’ll discuss all your options in detail, including crowns, bridges, or dentures, and you’ll be involved in every decision.
Treatment
Once your implant(s) have been surgically placed, you’ll return to Hays Dentistry for the restorative phase of your treatment. Dr. Hays begins by ensuring the implant site has healed properly and that the implant is fully integrated with your jawbone. He’ll then take detailed digital impressions to design your custom restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) to match the color, contour, and function of your natural teeth. Once the final restoration is ready, it’s securely attached to the implant, completing your smile and restoring your bite.
Recovery
You may experience mild soreness or swelling at the implant site after surgical placement, which typically resolves within a few days. By the time you return for the restorative phase, your implant will have fully fused with the bone through a process called osseointegration. Once your restoration is in place, most patients return to their normal activities immediately.
Results
Your final restoration will look and feel just like a natural tooth. Whether you’re replacing one tooth or a full arch, you’ll enjoy a stable, secure, and beautifully restored smile. The results are visible immediately after placement of your restoration, and with proper oral hygiene and routine dental visits, your implant-supported restoration can last many years or even decades.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Hays
Dr. William Hays is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized care that prioritizes your comfort and long-term oral health. At Hays Dentistry, you’ll never feel rushed or pressured, just supported by a team that values honesty and the small details that truly matter. If you’re ready to restore your smile, schedule your consultation for implant dentistry in Waxhaw, NC. Let us help you rediscover the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile.
