Permanent Tooth Replacement That Looks and Feels Natural
Missing teeth can change the way you eat, speak, and smile. Over time, they can also cause the jawbone to shrink and the surrounding teeth to shift. Dental implants are the most advanced, long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth, because they replace not just the visible tooth but the root beneath it.
At New Face Dentistry, our dental team helps patients restore complete, healthy smiles with custom dental implant solutions. Whether you’re missing a single tooth, several teeth, or a full arch, implants provide a secure foundation that looks, feels, and functions like your natural teeth. Patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and across Atlanta choose dental implants for a confident smile they never have to take out or worry about.
Schedule Your Implant ConsultationHow Dental Implants Work
A dental implant replaces the entire structure of a missing tooth, from root to crown. Each implant restoration has three parts:
- The implant post: A small, biocompatible titanium post placed in the jawbone, where it acts as an artificial tooth root. Over several months, the bone fuses with the implant in a process called osseointegration, creating an exceptionally strong foundation.
- The abutment: A connector piece attached to the implant post that securely holds the replacement tooth.
- The restoration: A custom crown, bridge, or denture that attaches to the abutment and is designed to match your natural teeth in shape, size, and color.
Because implants are anchored in the jawbone, they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support and won’t slip or shift when you eat or speak.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most adults who are missing one or more teeth can benefit from dental implants. You may be a good candidate if you:
- Are missing one, several, or all of your teeth
- Have healthy gums, or are willing to treat gum disease first
- Have enough jawbone to support an implant, or are open to bone grafting if needed
- Are in good general health
- Don’t smoke, or are willing to quit during the healing period
- Have well-managed chronic conditions such as diabetes
- Want a permanent, low-maintenance tooth replacement solution
- Are frustrated with loose dentures or partials
Even if you’ve been told you’re not a candidate in the past, advances in implant dentistry have made implants possible for more patients than ever. Our dental team will evaluate your oral health, bone density, and medical history to determine the best path forward.
Precision Implant Planning with 3D Imaging
Successful dental implants start long before treatment begins. At New Face Dentistry, our dental team uses 3D imaging and digital planning tools to map out every detail of your implant treatment with exceptional accuracy.
Unlike traditional two-dimensional X-rays, 3D imaging provides a complete view of your jawbone, nerves, sinuses, and surrounding teeth. Using this detailed information, we digitally plan the ideal size, angle, and position for each implant before treatment begins. This advanced approach offers several important advantages:
- Greater precision: Implants are planned in the optimal position for strength, function, and appearance.
- Improved safety: Detailed imaging helps us avoid nerves, sinuses, and other important structures.
- Accurate bone assessment: We can measure bone height, width, and density to determine whether grafting is needed.
- More predictable results: Careful digital planning supports long-term implant stability and success.
- Better-looking restorations: Planning the final tooth position first helps create natural-looking results.
- Clearer understanding for you: We can show you your 3D images and treatment plan so you know exactly what to expect.
Implant Solutions for Every Smile
Whether you’re missing one tooth or all of your teeth, there’s an implant solution designed for your needs.
Single-Tooth Implants
A single implant topped with a custom crown replaces one missing tooth without affecting the teeth on either side. It’s the most natural way to fill a gap in your smile.
Implant-Supported Bridges
When several teeth are missing in a row, two or more implants can support a dental bridge. This replaces multiple teeth without relying on your natural teeth for support.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients missing most or all of their teeth, a small number of strategically placed implants can anchor a full arch of replacement teeth. Implant-supported dentures eliminate slipping, improve chewing strength, and help preserve the jawbone.
Your Dental Implant Journey, Step by Step
The dental implant process takes place over several months, but every step is designed to create a strong, lasting result. Most of that time is spent healing, while your jawbone bonds with the implant to form a secure foundation. Here’s how the journey typically unfolds:
Why Dental Implants Are Considered the Gold Standard
Dental implants offer advantages that no other tooth replacement option can fully match:
- Look and feel natural: Implants blend seamlessly with your smile and feel like your own teeth.
- Preserve your jawbone: Implants stimulate the bone just like natural roots, helping prevent the bone loss that follows tooth loss.
- Protect healthy teeth: Unlike traditional bridges, implants don’t require reshaping neighboring teeth.
- Restore full chewing power: Enjoy crunchy, chewy, and firm foods with confidence.
- Stay securely in place: No slipping, clicking, or adhesives.
- Long-lasting results: With proper care, implant posts can last for decades, often a lifetime.
- Maintain facial structure: Supporting the jawbone helps prevent the sunken appearance that can develop after tooth loss.
- Easy to care for: Brush and floss implants just like natural teeth.
- High success rates: Research shows dental implants have success rates of about 95% in healthy patients.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants in Atlanta
The cost of dental implants varies based on your individual treatment plan. Factors that affect cost include:
- The number of teeth being replaced
- The type of restoration, such as a crown, bridge, or denture
- Whether extractions, bone grafting, or gum treatment are needed first
- The materials used for your final restoration
- Your dental insurance benefits
While implants may cost more upfront than other options, they’re often the most cost-effective solution over time because they’re designed to last for decades. After your consultation, our team will provide a clear, itemized treatment estimate so there are no surprises.
Insurance, Financing, and Smile Club Savings for Implants
Many PPO dental insurance plans now provide partial coverage for dental implants or the restorations attached to them. Our Atlanta office accepts most PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Delta Dental Premier, and Guardian, and our team will verify your benefits before treatment.
We also accept CareCredit financing, which allows qualified patients to pay for implant treatment over time with manageable monthly payments. Patients without insurance can join our Smile Club and save up to 15% on most treatments. If your treatment involves several steps, we can also phase your care to help you make the most of your benefits across plan years.
Start Your Journey to a Complete Smile
Don’t let missing teeth hold you back from eating, speaking, and smiling with confidence. Dental implants offer a permanent, natural-looking solution that can transform your quality of life. Our dental team welcomes patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and throughout Atlanta to our office at 700 Morosgo Dr NE, Suite J-100.
Call 404-262-9600 or request an appointment online to schedule your dental implant consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
Dental implants are designed to be a long-term solution. With proper care, the implant post can last for decades and often a lifetime, because it fuses directly with the jawbone. The crown attached to the implant typically lasts 10 to 15 years or longer before it may need replacement due to normal wear. Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and avoiding tobacco all help implants last as long as possible.
Most patients experience far less discomfort than they expect. Implant placement is performed under local anesthesia, so you shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure, and sedation options are available for anxious patients. Afterward, mild soreness and swelling are common for a few days and are usually well managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Many patients compare the recovery to having a tooth extracted.
The complete dental implant process typically takes three to six months or longer, depending on your needs. Most of this time is spent healing, while the implant fuses with your jawbone. If you need an extraction or bone grafting first, the timeline may be extended. Our Atlanta team will provide a personalized timeline during your consultation so you know what to expect at each stage.
The cost of dental implants in Atlanta depends on how many teeth are being replaced, the type of restoration, and whether preparatory treatments such as bone grafting are needed. Because every case is unique, we provide a detailed, personalized estimate after your consultation. Insurance benefits, CareCredit financing, and Smile Club savings can all help make implant treatment more manageable.
Many PPO dental insurance plans now provide partial coverage for dental implants, the crown placed on top, or related procedures such as extractions. Coverage varies widely, and some plans have annual maximums or waiting periods. Our Atlanta team will verify your benefits, explain your out-of-pocket costs, and help you plan treatment to make the most of your coverage. Patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and across Atlanta can also use CareCredit financing.
There’s no upper age limit for dental implants. What matters most is your overall health, the condition of your gums, and the amount of bone available to support the implant. Many patients in their 70s, 80s, and beyond enjoy successful implant treatment. Our dental team will review your health history and evaluate your mouth to determine whether implants are right for you.
Yes, in many cases. Our Atlanta office uses 3D imaging to precisely measure the height, width, and density of your jawbone, so we can determine exactly how much bone is available to support an implant. If bone loss has occurred, bone grafting can often rebuild the area and create a solid foundation. Implant-supported dentures may also be an option, since they require fewer implants. Our team will review your 3D images with you and explain every option.
3D imaging gives our dental team a complete, three-dimensional view of your jawbone, nerves, sinuses, and surrounding teeth, which standard X-rays can’t fully show. Combined with digital planning tools, it allows us to plan the precise position, angle, and depth of each implant before treatment begins. This improves accuracy, safety, and long-term results. For patients across Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and Atlanta, it means more predictable, natural-looking implant outcomes.
Caring for dental implants is similar to caring for natural teeth. Brush twice a day, floss daily using implant-safe floss or a water flosser, and visit our office regularly for cleanings and exams. Although implants can’t develop cavities, the surrounding gums can still become infected if plaque builds up. Avoiding tobacco and wearing a night guard if you grind your teeth also help protect your implants.
