Dr. Chad Hutchison, DDS, DDS
Aspen Grove Dental
Franklin, TN 37067
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About Dr. Chad Hutchison, DDS
An Arkansas native, and an avid Razorback fan, Dr. Chad Hutchison graduated from Lyon College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Sciences from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2003 and moved his young family to Tennessee. In 2004, Dr. Hutchison partnered with Dr. Trammell at Aspen Grove Dental Associates.
Dr. Hutchison’s goal is to make his patients comfortable and welcome in the Aspen Grove Dental community. His primary objective is to focus on maintaining oral health, implementing preventative measures to ensure his patient’s teeth are not only healthy but that they feel confident in how they look.
He has completed an externship in implant dentistry at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and is also certified to consciously sedate patients who are particularly fearful of visiting the dentist.
Additionally, Dr. Hutchison has been providing dental care to nursing home residents throughout the Middle Tennessee area since 2010.
Whether he is coaching an Upward Basketball team or helping on the baseball field, Dr. Hutchison is actively involved in the Franklin, TN community. A member of UMC, Dr. Hutchison teaches weekly Wednesday night elementary-aged boys classes about missions both local and abroad. Dr. Hutchison is an avid golfer and basketball player. His favorite days are spent on the golf course with his family, wife Alethea, daughter Blythe, and son Zaine.
Credentials
Education
Lyon College Louisiana State University School of DentistryAssociations
ADA Tennessee Dental Association Nashville Dental Society
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Hutchison
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a root-form titanium screw that is surgically placed in the jaw to create an anchor for teeth to be built upon. Dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth.
Single Posterior Implant
The majority of dental implants involve the replacement of a back tooth. Referred to as a single posterior implant, this procedure is typically less complex and less costly than many people expect.
Front Tooth Implant
Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing a missing front tooth in most cases. Front tooth implants are not as common as dental implants replacing missing molars or back teeth.
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes referred to as “having a tooth pulled,” a tooth extraction is a very common oral surgical procedure in which a natural tooth is removed from the jaw. An implant may be placed after adequate healing time.
Bone Grafting
After teeth are extracted, bone can atrophy or shrink to the point that bone grafting is required. Bone grafting builds up bone foundations for sufficient implant stability and strength.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cap or cover that protects the tooth and restores it to mimic natural shape, size, and function. Crowns are make of zirconia or porcelain and can be either cemented or screw-retained.
Screw Retained Crowns
A screw-retained implant crown is a single-tooth fixed restoration that is secured to a dental implant by means of a screw. Screw retained crowns are popular due to the proven long-term success they deliver.
Cemented Crowns
A cemented crown is a dental crown that is secured to a dental implant using a luting agent similar to dental crowns cemented onto natural teeth. Cemented crowns are beautiful, functional, and extremely durable.
Dental Bridges
An implant bridge or dental bridge is a permanent option that replaces multiple missing teeth. It literally bridges areas that are missing one or more teeth and fill in larger spaces with natural looking crowns.
Dentures
Often made of plastic, acrylic or hard resin, dentures are outdated replacements for missing teeth that must be removed daily for cleaning. Patients typically dislike dentures and have difficulty chewing with them.
Partial Dentures
Partial removable dentures, sometimes referred to as "partials," are removable dental appliances that replace one or more missing teeth. The replacement teeth are attached to a gum-colored acrylic base.
Implant Cosmetics
The goal of implant cosmetic dentistry is to create tooth-like restorations that are strong, mimic natural beauty and completely restore natural function. Think of cosmetic dentistry as plastic surgery for teeth.
