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About Marc Valli, DMD
Smiles of Groton is a general dentistry practice in the town of Groton, MA. Led by the friendly and experienced Drs. Marc and Molly Valli, the team at Smiles of Groton offers a wide range of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry services while focusing on making the patient experience comfortable and stress-free. Our practice has an all-in-one approach for your dental needs. In addition to providing restorative dental procedures such as crowns and fillings, we also provide root canal therapy, oral surgery including implants and implant crowns, teeth whitening and Invisalign. Smiles of Groton utilizes the latest technologies such as digital x-rays, intraoral cameras, and the Itero digital scanner, which eliminates the need for taking impressions of your teeth.
Credentials
Education
University of Pittsburgh V.A. Medical Center in Chicago
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Valli
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.
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Often made of plastic, acrylic or hard resin, dentures are outdated replacements for missing teeth that must be removed daily for cleaning.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.
