Rick Q. Vu, DDS, DDS, FAGD
5 Star Dental Care
Pleasant View, TN 37146
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About Rick Q. Vu, DDS
We know how important having a great smile is to looking and feeling good. That’s why Dr. Rick Vu and the entire team at our Pleasant View, Tennessee dental practice is committed to providing the highest quality in family and cosmetic dentistry. Leveraging today’s latest technology, Dr. Rick Vu can create results that change how you look and feel. Whether you need a routine checkup, or more advanced procedures like a smile makeover, our dental practice offers a wide variety of procedures to uniquely fit your needs. In addition, our friendly staff ensures your visit to the dentist is affordable and comfortable. If you are searching for a family or cosmetic dentist- look no further, contact us today at 615-746-2929. We invite you to look around our site to learn more about Dr. Rick Vu and our Pleasant View dental practice to see how we can be an integral part of your dental care. We know that the first step towards a beautiful smile begins with selecting a Pleasant View dentist that you can rely on. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule an appointment.
Credentials
Education
Meharry Medical College Fresno State UniversityAssociations
ADA AGD Tennessee Dental Association ICOI
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Vu
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.
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.
