Dental Implants Specialists Look great, chew great!
We replace missing teeth with dental implants at our Sandy Springs, GA practice. An implant is a small post placed in the jawbone that takes the place of a missing tooth root, with a restoration fitted on top of it. The aim is to let you eat comfortably again and feel confident in your smile, after a consultation to check that the bone and gums can support an implant.
Dental science has come a long way! Dental implants are now a safe, reliable and cost-effective way of replacing missing teeth. This came about by combining the latest advances in surgical techniques, materials, and technology for use in dentistry.
Dental TLC understands that losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience. It transforms your ability to chew and how you feel about yourself, your confidence and self-esteem.
Everyone desires a healthy, beautiful smile, but if you are missing a tooth or several teeth, you may feel as though a confident smile is out of reach. If this is true for you, dental implants are the solution.
You deserve to eat your favorite foods without hesitation and to smile again with confidence.
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
Bone Graft (Socket Preservation)
Single Implant (posterior- Healing Cap)
Caring for your Implant
Bridge vs an Implant
Medically reviewed by Dr. Roger Abbott, DDS. Last reviewed September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How long do dental implants last?
There is no fixed lifespan for a dental implant; how long one lasts depends on the bone and gum that support it. An implant relies on healthy tissue, so daily brushing, cleaning between the teeth, keeping regular checkups and professional cleanings, and treating gum disease all affect how long it serves you. Smoking and teeth grinding add strain. The restoration on top is a separate part and can be repaired or remade without replacing the implant itself. Your dentist checks the implant and the tissue around it at routine visits.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth, so it stands on its own without altering the healthy teeth beside it. Losing a tooth changes how you chew and how you feel about your smile; the aim of an implant is to address both, so you can get back to eating comfortably and feeling confident when you smile. Because the implant sits in the jaw, it also helps maintain the bone where the tooth was lost.
What is the cost of dental implants in Sandy Springs, GA?
The cost of dental implants is worked out for your case after an examination rather than read off a list. What moves it: how many teeth you are replacing, whether preparatory treatment such as an extraction or a bone graft is needed first, the type of restoration placed on the implant, and what your dental insurance covers. See Insurance and Financing for coverage and payment options, or the DTLC Healthy Smile Plan, our in-house membership plan for patients without dental insurance.
What is the most common cause of dental implant failure?
A dental implant depends on the bone and gum around it, and failure usually traces back to losing that support. When plaque bacteria inflame the tissue around an implant — peri-implantitis — the bone that holds it can be lost and the implant can loosen. Smoking, poorly controlled diabetes and untreated gum disease all raise the risk, and heavy grinding puts extra strain on the restoration. That is why an implant needs the same daily brushing and cleaning between the teeth as a natural tooth, plus regular professional cleanings and checkups.
What is a bone graft or socket preservation?
A bone graft, also called socket preservation, rebuilds or protects the bone that an implant will need for support. When a tooth is removed, the bone that surrounded it can shrink; placing graft material in the socket helps hold its shape so an implant has something solid to sit in later. Not everyone needs one — whether you do depends on how much bone is there, which is assessed before implant treatment is planned.
Should I choose a dental implant or a bridge?
They solve the same problem differently: an implant replaces the tooth root and stands alone, while a bridge is supported by the teeth on either side of the gap. Because a bridge is anchored to neighboring teeth, those teeth are prepared to carry it; an implant leaves them untouched. Which suits you depends on the health of the surrounding teeth, the bone available, and your own preference.