Replace Missing Teeth with Mini-Dental Implants with Frankfort, Illinois Dentist James Tharp, DDS
Randy Alvarez, host of The Wellness Hour, interviews Frankfort, Illinois Dentist James Tharp, DDS about mini-dental implants.
Dr. Tharp's focus is on providing you with the revolutionary benefits of mini dental implant dentistry. This unique approach to modern dentistry offers new opportunities for individuals who have lost one or more teeth. Even for those who have lost all of their teeth, mini implants offer a second chance at teeth that look, feel, and function more like the teeth they were born with!Half the SizeMini Implants are about half the size of traditional implant, and therefore don't require as much bone structure. With less bone needed, costly, painful and time-consuming bone grafts that are usually necessary with traditional implants are not usually needed for minis.Less Healing Time & Fewer Office VisitsBecause mini implants are much smaller, placing them is a less invasive procedure---requiring less healing time and discomfort, and fewer visits to the dentist's officeImmediate ResultsBecause they are less invasive, and don't require the lengthy healing time of traditional implants, they can typically be loaded with crowns, bridges and dentures immediately.Half the CostIn most cases, the mini implant is less than half the cost of a traditional implant.No More DecayImplants are made out of titanium---the same type of material that is used on artificial joints, and they are not subject to decay and periodontal diseasePreserves Bone StructureImplants preserve your natural bone stucture so you can maintain the shape of your face and avoid continued bone loss where teeth are missing. About Dr. James Tharp Dr. Tharp received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University. He has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years and has completed several courses offered by the Pankey Institute and Dawson Academy. He is a Fellow and member of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants and has just completed the requirements for Mastership status.Dr. Tharp is currently an evaluator for the Gordon Christensen Clinicians Report. He has studied with Joe Massad (prosthodontics specialist) at the Massad Institute. He has taught for over twenty five years in several areas of dentistry in seventeen different states, and three countries. He has dedicated his professional career to providing you with the best that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Tharp believes when you love your work, it shows.Outside of work Dr. Tharp enjoys playing ice hockey, hiking mountain trails, and being a flying instructor. He enjoys a variety of music and loves to dance.