Dental Implants

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root — a small titanium post is placed in the jawbone where it fuses (osseointegrates) with the bone over 3–6 months, then a custom crown is attached on top. The result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth, with no impact on neighboring teeth.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small biocompatible titanium post that replaces the root of a missing tooth. The post is placed into the jawbone, where bone cells grow around and bond to it — a process called osseointegration. Once integrated, it acts as a permanent anchor for a custom crown, a multi-tooth bridge, or a full-arch prosthesis. The titanium post stays under the gum; what you see and chew with is the crown bonded on top.

Benefits at a glance

• Looks and feels natural — color, shape, and bite match a real tooth.
• Preserves bone — the post stimulates the jawbone the same way a real root does, so the jawline doesn’t shrink.
• Full chewing force (after healing) — once fully integrated, eat what you want with no ongoing food restrictions.
• Stays put — no slipping, clicking, or adhesive paste.
• Protects neighboring teeth — no grinding down healthy enamel to anchor a bridge.
• Easy to clean — brush and floss like a natural tooth.

Implant options we offer

• Single tooth implant — one missing tooth, one implant, one crown.
• Multi-tooth implant bridge — two or more adjacent missing teeth, supported by two implants instead of grinding down healthy neighbors.
• Full-arch (All-on-4 / All-on-6 style) — replace an entire upper or lower arch on as few as 4–6 implants, often in a single surgical day.
• Bone grafting — when long-term tooth loss has left thin bone, we rebuild the site so an implant can be placed.

The treatment timeline

1. Consultation + 3D scan. We confirm bone volume, check medical history, and design the placement digitally. Healthy gums are required — any active gum disease is addressed first.
2. Implant placement. A 60–90 minute outpatient surgical visit under local anesthesia (sedation available).
3. Healing phase. 3–6 months for the implant to fuse with bone — typically shorter in the lower jaw, longer in the upper jaw. You wear a temporary if it’s a visible tooth.
4. Final crown. We seat the custom crown and verify the bite. Done.

After placement, call us right away if you notice: pain that worsens after the first 3 days (rather than improving), fever, swelling that spreads or does not begin to resolve after 72 hours, any discharge from the site, or numbness/tingling in your lip or chin. These signs need same-day evaluation.

Why dental implants outperform bridges and dentures

• The neighboring teeth stay untouched — no grinding down healthy enamel to anchor a bridge.
• Bone is preserved at the implant site. Bridges and dentures don’t stimulate bone, so it shrinks over time and changes the shape of the lower face.
• Implants don’t slip, click, or restrict what you can eat the way removable dentures can.
• Speech stays clear — no whistling or lisping from a removable appliance.
• Cleaning is the same as a natural tooth: brush, floss, done. No nightly soaking, no adhesive.

Cost and financing

Free consultation included: We review your scans, walk through all options, and give you a written estimate at the visit — no obligation, no surprise fees.

A single-tooth implant is $2,600 total — $1,000 for the titanium post that goes in the bone and $1,600 for the connector and crown that sit on top.

Payment plans available — spread the cost over 12–60 months. Apply in minutes; decisions are usually instant.

When you’re missing more than one tooth:

• Two missing teeth in a row. A bridge on a pair of implants runs roughly $5,000–$7,000.
• A whole row of missing teeth, snap-in option. A denture that clicks onto two implants runs about $3,500 per arch. Add two more implants for better stability and it’s $8,000–$9,500 per arch.
• A whole row of missing teeth, fixed option. A permanent bridge on four to six implants — what people often call All-on-4 or All-on-6 — runs $18,000–$22,000 per arch.

Per-tooth cost drops as more teeth are restored on the same case.

Some patients need extra prep work, priced separately: about $400–$1,500 for a bone graft (when the jawbone is too thin to hold an implant), $1,200–$2,500 for a sinus lift (when an upper back implant needs more space), and a 3D scan at the consultation.

You get a written estimate before any work starts, and we walk through payment plans so the bill can be spread over months instead of one upfront cost. Most insurance doesn’t cover the implant itself but often contributes toward the crown — bring your card and we’ll verify benefits in about 60 seconds. Patients come to our Hialeah office from Doral, Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, and Westchester — many find our pricing is significantly lower than quotes received closer to Miami Beach.

Long-term value. Bridges typically need replacing every 7–10 years, and removable dentures are relined or remade on a similar cycle. A well-cared-for implant routinely lasts 25 years or longer — over that window, the one-time cost is often less than repeatedly rebuilding a bridge or denture.

Ready to see your exact cost? Call or book a free consultation — you get a written estimate at the visit with no obligation to proceed.