Dental Implants in Richardson, TX
The Closest Thing to a Natural Tooth
Generations of Smiles,
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Find Out If Dental Implants Are Right For Your Smile!
Our team at Sunrise Dental is here to help you smile with confidence again. Take our 2-minute quiz to see if you're a candidate for dental implant treatment, no obligation.
- Free, no-obligation assessment
- Personalized results in under 2 minutes
- Clear next steps for your new smile
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Understanding Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium post placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. Once it bonds with the surrounding bone, a custom crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration is attached on top. Unlike a bridge, an implant stands independently, leaves surrounding teeth untouched, and stimulates the jawbone to prevent the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing.
Dr. Taylor has placed nearly 1,500 implants over the course of his career. Consultations, surgical placement, and final restoration all happen here, with no outside referrals required.
Implant Solutions for Every Situation
Single Tooth Implants
A single implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post and a custom ceramic crown. It functions like a natural tooth, preserves the surrounding bone, and doesn't require grinding down the healthy teeth on either side the way a traditional bridge does.
All-on-4
All-on-4 replaces an entire arch of teeth using four strategically angled implants to support a fixed prosthetic. The angled placement maximizes contact with available bone, which means most patients can proceed without grafting even if some bone loss has already occurred.
Teeth in a Day
With this protocol, implants are placed and a temporary restoration is attached in the same appointment. Patients leave with functional teeth the same day. The temporary is replaced with a permanent restoration once osseointegration is complete. Candidacy depends on bone density and other clinical factors, which your doctor will assess at your consultation.
Insurance & Medicare Accepted
What We Accept
- All PPO dental insurance plans
- Medicare dental supplemental plans
- Cash & credit card payments
- Flexible payment options available
- Free insurance verification before your visit
When It's Time to Consider Dental Implants
- One or more missing teeth affecting chewing, speech, or the alignment of surrounding teeth
- A tooth recommended for extraction that needs a long-term replacement plan
- A bridge or partial denture that is uncomfortable, unstable, or no longer fitting well
- Dentures that shift, cause soreness, or require adhesive to stay in place
- Bone loss in the jaw that will worsen without the stimulation a tooth root provides
The Ideal Candidate for Dental Implants
Bone density and volume
sufficient bone is needed to support the implant; patients with bone loss may need grafting first
Gum health
active gum disease must be treated and stabilized before placement
Overall health
certain conditions and medications can affect healing and are reviewed at your consultation
Smoking
smoking impairs healing and increases implant failure rates; patients are encouraged to quit before and during treatment
Age
implants are not placed while the jawbone is still developing; most providers recommend waiting until the late teens at earliest
What to Expect During Your Implant Procedure
Consultation & Imaging
A full clinical exam and CBCT 3D scan give us a precise picture of your bone structure, nerve locations, and surrounding anatomy before any treatment is planned.
Treatment Planning
Your doctor reviews the imaging and develops a placement plan specific to your anatomy, including whether bone grafting is needed and what the timeline will look like.
Bone Grafting (If Required)
Patients with insufficient bone at the implant site may need grafting before placement. Healing time before implant placement typically ranges from three to six months.
Implant Placement
The titanium post is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia. Osseointegration, the process of the implant bonding with the surrounding bone, then takes place over three to six months.
Abutment Placement
Once osseointegration is confirmed, a small connector is attached to the implant. This is what the final restoration attaches to. In some cases, the abutment is placed at the same time as the implant.
Final Restoration
A custom crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthetic is fabricated, attached, and adjusted for fit and bite. At this point, the process is complete and the restoration is maintained like a natural tooth.
What Sets Us Apart
Frequently Asked Questions
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Find Us in Richardson, TX
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