
Srikanth Cherukadu, DMD, DDS
Pearl Dentistry
San Antonio, TX 78240
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About Srikanth Cherukadu, DMD
At Pearl Dentistry, you can trust that you are in the most capable and caring hands. Our owner, Srikanth Cherukadu, DMD, (Dr. Sri for short) has both the training and the compassion necessary to provide every patient he sees with excellent dental care.
Education
One unique trait of Dr. Srikanth Cherukadu is that he received a complete dental education, training, and licensure on two continents! He first earned a dental degree from India in 2006 prior to moving to the U.S. After arriving in the states, he was accepted to Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned a second dental degree (a D.M.D.) in 2011.
A great dentist knows that education does not stop with graduation, and Dr. Srikanth Cherukadu is a great dentist. He continues to undergo advanced education and training in his pursuit of lifelong learning. He also shared his knowledge by serving as a adjunct faculty member at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Phoenix, Arizona in 2012-2013.
While Dr. Sri is adept in all areas of general dentistry, he has received extensive training in the realm of periodontics and implant dentistry. He completed an in-depth course in Comprehensive Implant Dentistry over years through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 2012-2013.
Credentials
Education
Boston UniversityAssociations
AAID ADA Texas Dental Association San Antonio District Dental SocietyAwards
America’s Top DentistsNobel Biocare Bronze AwardConnect with Dr. Cherukadu
Website: https://pearldentistrysa.com/Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Cherukadu
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.

All on 4
The AO4 procedure is considered one of the most complex dental implant treatments. This procedure involves removing all natural teeth and replacing them with 4 implants and a permanent hybrid-type bridge.

Full Mouth Implants
Missing most or all of your teeth due to damage, periodontal disease, or tooth decay? Full mouth dental implants, which your dentist may call full mouth restoration or reconstruction, can be a great option.

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.

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.

X-rays are easy and quick. The customer service is exceptional and Dr. Sri is about as good as it gets. He is professional, very informative and truly cares about your dental health and makes sure that he does the best possible work for you. The staff is great, caring and make you feel so welcome. I would recommend this practice to anyone just for the fact that I felt absolutely NO PAIN during my procedure. I didn't even think he had started the main procedure yet :) -and next thing I know, he is finished. Amazing !!!