Michael W. King, DDS, MAGD, DDS, MAGD
Michael W. King, DDS
Jackson, TN 38305
About Michael W. King, DDS, MAGD
Dr. King has served his profession by being a member of several dental organizations and holding past leadership positions including President of the Jackson Study Club, President of the Seventh District Dental Society, President of the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry, and currently Trustee on the board of the Academy of General Dentistry serving four states: TN, KY, WV, MO.
Dr. King, a native of Obion County, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee at Martin (B.S. Biology) in 1988. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1993 graduating with high honors. After completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital in Knoxville, he moved to Jackson in 1994 to continue his lifelong commitment to the practice of dentistry.
Dr. Michael King along with his wife, Michelle, a dental hygienist and office administrator, bring over 25 years of experience in providing comprehensive, preventative, restorative, and surgical dental therapy to the Jackson community.
Credentials
Education
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry University of Tennessee at MartinAssociations
ADA FAGD FACD FICD
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr King
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great staff. I’ve been going to Dr King for many years. He’s a great dentist. He’s easy to talk to and takes his time. Very professional and relaxed clean environment. I am glad I found this office. I won’t go anywhere else.