An implant is a titanium post placed in the jaw where a tooth root used to be, topped with a crown that matches your other teeth. Unlike a bridge, it does not touch the neighbors. Unlike a denture, it does not come out. With normal care an implant lasts decades.
Who implants are for
- One missing tooth, from an extraction, an accident or a failed root canal.
- Several missing teeth, replaced with an implant bridge instead of a removable partial.
- A full arch. Four to six implants can hold a fixed set of teeth, or snap in a denture that finally stays put.
- Anyone tired of a loose lower denture.
You need enough healthy bone and healthy gums. Smokers and uncontrolled diabetics heal slower and are counseled first. A CT scan at the consult shows exactly what is possible.
The process, start to finish
- Consult and 3D scan. Bone is measured and a plan and price are written down. Free at many Denison offices.
- Placement. The post is placed under local anesthetic, with sedation if you want it. About an hour. Most people are back at work the next day.
- Healing. Three to four months while bone locks onto the post. A temporary tooth covers the gap if it is a front tooth.
- Crown. An abutment and custom crown are attached. You are done.
What it costs in Denison
A single implant, complete with post, abutment and crown, runs $3,000 to $5,500 in Denison and Sherman. Add $300 to $800 if a bone graft is needed and $150 to $450 for an extraction first. Implant-supported dentures start around $8,000 per arch. Insurance often covers the crown portion. Most patients finance over 12 to 60 months, frequently at 0% for the first year.
Ready to book?
Request an appointment and a Denison office will call you back, usually the same business day.
Common questions
Does getting an implant hurt?
Placement is done numb and most people describe the next few days as less sore than a tooth extraction. Ibuprofen usually handles it.
How long do dental implants last?
The post itself is expected to last a lifetime. The crown on top wears like any crown, 10 to 20 years, and can be replaced without touching the implant.
Am I too old for implants?
No. Age is not a limit. Bone health and general health are what matter, and many implant patients in Denison are in their 70s and 80s.
Other dental services in Denison
Emergency Dentist
Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth or swelling. Same-day help in Denison.
$150 – $400 exam and relief visitCleanings & Exams
Routine checkups, cleanings and x-rays that keep small problems from becoming big ones.
$120 – $250 per visitDental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth that looks, feels and chews like your own.
$3,000 – $5,500 per toothCrowns & Veneers
Repair a cracked or worn tooth, or reshape your smile with porcelain.
$900 – $2,000 per toothTeeth Whitening
Professional in-office or take-home whitening that is safer and stronger than store kits.
$250 – $650Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth without metal braces. Removable, nearly invisible, adult friendly.
$3,000 – $6,500