Michael F. Grasso DDS, DDS
Michael F Grasso, DDS
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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About Michael F. Grasso DDS
Health and dentistry are constantly evolving and Dr. Grasso’s mission is to ensure that his patients receive the high quality, advanced care that they deserve in a way that optimizes their personal health.
To keep up with all the new advances in dentistry, Dr. Grasso dedicates much of his time to learning alongside the top doctors across the country. His goal is to bring the newest technologies and procedures that work back to Missouri to benefit your family’s health.
One facet of general dentistry that Dr. Grasso is particularly focused on is implants. He spends time each quarter working with a prestigious dental implant group in Atlanta, the Summit on Advanced Dental Implant Studies and is an associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and International College of Implant Technology.
Dr. Grasso has enjoyed being able to spend his days doing impactful work while still remaining flexible to raise his family and be there for them as much as possible. Dentistry has allowed him to do just that. Dr. Grasso has been married to his wife Cindy for 36 years. Together they have three daughters Francine, Kristina, and Maria, their two sons-in-law Dr. Mike and Matt, as well as their five fun-loving grandchildren Mikey, Annabella, Hewitt, Crosby and Natalie.
After years of coaching sports and being on the go with his three daughters in tow, Dr. Grasso still likes to keep busy today! When not continuing his studies in dentistry, he fills most of his free time with family, friends, tennis, pickleball, traveling, and relaxing with a good glass of wine.
Credentials
Education
Washington University University of MissouriAssociations
AGD ADA Chicago Dental Society Greater St. Louis Dental Society
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Grasso
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.
Mini Implants
Mini dental implants, sometimes referred to as MDI or narrow-diameter implants, can be an excellent option if you’re looking to replace lost teeth in areas with less bone volume or severely limited spacing.
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.
Socket Preservation
Socket preservations are simple bone grafting procedures done in conjunction with tooth extractions. The goal of socket preservation is to preserve bone for a future dental implant to be placed.
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.
Locator Overdentures
Also known as the LODI System, Locator overdentures use abutments (posts) and attachments (snaps) to secure a removable denture to dental implants. This system allows many patients to wear and use lower dentures.
Overdentures
Overdentures help solve many of the problems associated with wearing regular false teeth. Dental implants can anchor over dentures in place so they don’t move around when chewing, smiling, or talking.
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.
Dr. Grasso is the best. Always on the cutting edge of new technology, but doesn't only relay on technology only. He uses it as another tool in conjunction with his vast experience to provide a pain free, top job. Fast, expert service by the Doctor and his staff. I tell all my friends to go to Dr. Grasso for the best service and nothing short of great results. I Drive from south county to Doctor Grasso and his Team –– That should tell you something about the service and expertise I always receive from Dr. Grasso and his associates.