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About Sarah Spring, DDS
Dr. Sarah Spring graduated with honors and various accolades from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, she completed a fellowship program in which she trained and mentored dental students as a part-time faculty member. Since then, Dr. Spring has served the patients of the Kansas City area.
Dr. Spring’s interest in dentistry was first sparked as a high school senior participating in health care rotations while living in New Haven, Missouri. She brings to her practice a background in health sciences and dental hygiene from Missouri Southern State University and years of experience as a dental hygienist.
When seeing patients in our office on Monday through Thursday, Dr. Spring utilizes the latest technology and treatment techniques to maintain and restore her patients’ smiles and confidence. Patients often compliment Dr. Spring on her compassionate approach and warm, friendly personality. She enjoys bonding with patients of all ages and performing a wide variety of procedures.
Outside of the office, she serves as a Board Member of Missouri Academy of General Dentistry. The Academy of General Dentistry is focused on continuing education. Dr. Spring is working towards completing her fellowship with the AGD. Fellowship is a prestigious award that only 6% of dentist obtain. Dr. Spring has nearly completed the strenuous requirements.
Not one to sit idly, Dr. Spring is often volunteering at community events and dental outreach programs such as Team Smile and Mission of Mercy. In her free time, Dr. Spring loves spending time with her husband, Gordon, two children, Isaac and Edith, and their Goldendoodle Max. Other interests include traveling and gardening.
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Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Spring
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.
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.
I have been happy with all of the work done by Dr. Spring and her staff. She does not rush through evaluating my teeth or performing procedures, and I like the way she does some basic screening for other medical issues, something I have never had a dentist do. She is very competent, and I've never had any problems with the work she has done (fillings, crown, bonding). Also, her office is more modern than my last dentist, and the staff are very friendly and experienced. I will continue going back to Dr. Spring.