Single dental implants - Bowling Green, KY

We use PreVu™ smile simulation technology during your treatment planning phase. This technology lets you see a preview of how you’ll look once your tooth has been replaced with a dental implant!

We’ll also take 3D images of your mouth using cone beam CT technology. These low-radiation scans give us an accurate representation of the bone density and volume in your jaw, so we know exactly where to place your dental implant to maximize its function and esthetics. If you do need bone grafting, we’ll be able to determine if we can complete this the day of your implant surgery.

Finally, we’ll send your diagnostic information to our specialized partner lab that will create the custom surgical guide we’ll use during surgery.

On the day of your surgery, we’ll make sure you are comfortable in one of our treatment suites.

While dental implant surgery often only requires local anesthetic, if you need sedation, we’ll provide this to ensure you’re relaxed throughout the procedure. If you have high dental anxiety, we’re certified in IV sedation, too, so you can virtually “sleep” through your surgery and have no memory of your appointment.

When you’re comfortable, we’ll remove any decayed or broken teeth and place your dental implant into your natural bone using the custom guide at the precise angle and depth for long-term stability. In most cases, we’re also able to attach a temporary dental crown on the same day of your implant surgery.

That means you could have a tooth extracted, a dental implant placed, and a crown to top it all off, all in one day!

You’ll need four to six months to heal before we can attach your final restoration.

During this time, the titanium dental implant post will fuse with your bone and become as stable as a natural tooth root. This strength and stability are what make your dental implant a permanent, functional replacement for your lost or extracted tooth.

Once your healing phase is over, we’ll finalize the look and fit of your final dental crown, then attach it to your dental implant. You won’t even notice your dental implant next to your existing teeth as it will look, feel, and function like a real tooth!