At a Glance
- Service: Single-tooth implants, implant bridges, implant-supported dentures and All-on-4, placed and restored in-house
- Location: 5355 Laurel Springs Pkwy, Suwanee, just across the county line; serving Suwanee, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill and Buford
- Office hours: Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lunch 1 to 2 p.m.); Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday
- New patients: Accepting new implant patients
- Key differentiator: In network with 22 PPO plans plus select Medicare plans, with a $99 implant consult for patients without insurance
The first question almost every Gwinnett County patient asks about implants is the same: what will this cost me? It deserves a straight answer, and the honest one is that the price depends on what your mouth needs. A single implant in healthy bone costs far less than a full arch with grafting. You should know which category you fall into before anyone schedules surgery.
Dr. Tan Bui places and restores implants in-house at our Laurel Springs Parkway office, which sits just across the Gwinnett line from Suwanee. He shows you the 3D scan, lays out every option and gives you your out-of-pocket number before you commit.
What Shapes the Cost of an Implant
Six factors drive the final number, and the consultation pins each one down.
The number of teeth comes first. One implant with one crown sits at the low end. Replacing three adjacent teeth with two implants and a bridge costs less than three separate implants. A full arch on All-on-4 costs the most but replaces an entire set of teeth.
Bone condition comes second. If the site has thinned since an old extraction, a bone graft adds a procedure and healing time. A tooth that still needs removal adds an extraction.
The restoration type matters too: a single crown, a bridge, a snap-on denture or a fixed full arch. Imaging, sedation and any gum treatment needed beforehand round out the list.
Bring four questions to any implant consult, here or elsewhere. Does the quote include the post, the abutment and the final tooth? Does it include the 3D scan? Who performs the surgery and who makes the crown? And what happens, and what does it cost, if the site needs a graft?
Because so much varies, a quote given over the phone without a scan rarely holds up. The $99 consult exists to replace guesses with a real figure.
Insurance, Medicare and Financing for Implants
We participate with 22 PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, Guardian, Anthem, United Healthcare and Humana. Some PPO plans pay part of the implant, others cover only the crown, and some exclude implants entirely while still covering related work such as extractions. Our team reads your specific plan and builds the estimate around it.
On the Medicare side, our office works with select plans from Aetna, United Healthcare PPO, United Concordia and Humana. Some Medicare Advantage plans include major dental benefits, though annual limits are often modest. We check yours before treatment.
Without insurance, the $99 focused exam serves as your implant consult. For the remaining cost, Cherry and CareCredit both offer monthly payment plans. HMO, DHMO and discount plans do not work at our office.
Gwinnett Communities We Serve
Every route below ends the same way: north on Medlock Bridge Road (GA-141) into Forsyth County, where it becomes Peachtree Parkway, then a turn onto Laurel Springs Parkway at The Shops at Laurel Springs.
Suwanee
From Suwanee Town Center, take Peachtree Industrial Boulevard south to McGinnis Ferry Road and head west across the Chattahoochee into Johns Creek, then turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road. Plan on about 15 minutes. Suwanee sits closest of the five communities, which makes the multiple visits of implant treatment easiest to fit into a workweek.
Duluth
Follow GA-120 west, where it becomes Abbotts Bridge Road, cross the river and turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road. Most of Duluth sits 20 to 25 minutes away. Our Duluth page covers general care and sedation options for nervous patients.
Lawrenceville
Take Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road (GA-317) northwest to McGinnis Ferry Road, then ride McGinnis Ferry west across Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and the river to Medlock Bridge Road. Expect about 30 minutes. Our Lawrenceville page covers insurance and first-visit costs in more depth.
Sugar Hill and Buford
Head south on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to McGinnis Ferry Road and turn right toward the river. Sugar Hill runs about 25 minutes and Buford about 30. Separate pages for each city cover family care and early Saturday hours.
The Treatment, Explained
An implant has three layers. A titanium post sits in the jawbone in place of the missing root. An abutment links the post to the visible tooth. The crown, bridge or denture on top restores chewing and appearance.
The post succeeds because bone bonds directly to titanium during healing, a process called osseointegration. Once that bond forms, the implant carries chewing force into the jaw the way a root does, which helps slow the bone loss that follows a missing tooth.
Dr. Bui plans each case on a 3D cone beam scan. The scan measures bone height and width, traces the lower jaw nerve and locates the sinus floor, so he can choose an implant size and angle that fits your anatomy rather than guessing during surgery.
Who Qualifies, and Who Should Wait
Healthy adults missing one or more teeth usually qualify. Gum disease needs treatment before placement, since infection threatens the bone that holds the post. Thin bone may need grafting first.
Some patients should slow down. Smokers heal more slowly and face higher failure risk. Uncontrolled diabetes delays fusion. Certain osteoporosis medications require coordination with your physician. Teens generally wait until jaw growth finishes, and children under 9 should see a pediatric practice.
Patients who wear a partial and like it do not need to switch. An implant makes the most sense when the partial rubs, loosens or limits what you eat.
If budget is the main barrier, say so at the consult. Dr. Bui can stage treatment, replacing the most important teeth first, or compare an implant against a bridge or partial so you can weigh cost against longevity.
Healing, Comfort and Follow-Up
Placement happens under local anesthetic, and you can add laughing gas or oral sedation. If you choose oral sedation, arrange a driver for the trip home to Duluth, Lawrenceville or wherever you live.
Expect two or three days of swelling and tenderness, managed with cold packs, soft foods and over-the-counter pain relievers. Avoid smoking and hard chewing near the site while it heals. Over the next three to six months, the bone fuses with the post, and a temporary tooth can fill the gap so you never go without one.
After integration, Dr. Bui attaches the abutment and seats your lab-made restoration. From then on, daily brushing, flossing and regular cleanings keep the gums around the implant healthy.
Dr. Bui's Approach to Implant Costs
Dr. Tan Bui built B-You! Dentistry around one standard: treat every patient like family. With implants, that means telling you plainly when a less expensive option will serve you well, and when spending more now will save money later.
He reviews every image with you on screen, sorts what needs care now from what can wait and never pushes a full-arch plan when a few strategic implants will do. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, he completes about 25 hours of continuing education each year. His team speaks English, Vietnamese and Spanish, so cost conversations happen in the language you prefer.
Gwinnett County Implant FAQ
I live in Lawrenceville. Is it worth driving to Laurel Springs for implants instead of staying local?
That depends on what matters most to you. Here, one clinician handles the scan, surgery and final tooth, and you see your costs before committing. If a 30-minute drive across five or more visits feels like too much, compare a closer office using the same questions about in-house placement and total cost.
I'm a Gwinnett retiree with a Humana or Aetna Medicare plan. Will it cover any of an implant?
Possibly. Some Medicare Advantage plans include major dental services, but annual maximums and implant rules vary. Call with your plan name and member ID, and our team will check your benefits before you book a consult.
What if one financing company turns me down?
Cherry and CareCredit review applications separately, so a decline from one does not decide the other. Our front desk can explain both before you apply. Staging treatment over time can also lower the amount you need to finance at once.
My father in Duluth speaks Vietnamese. Can someone explain the implant plan to him directly?
Yes. Vietnamese-speaking team members can walk him through the treatment plan, timeline and costs. Mention it when you call so we can plan the consult around it.
I live in Buford. How many trips should I expect over the full implant process?
Plan on about five or more visits over three to six months: a consult and scan, placement, a healing check and one or two visits for the final tooth.
Grafting or extractions add appointments. Friday and Saturday visits starting at 7 a.m. help keep those trips off your workweek.
Get a Real Number for Your Mouth
Call (470) 866-5801 to book a consult. Bring your insurance card and any recent X-rays. You will leave with a 3D view of your jaw, every realistic option and the cost of each one.
Ready to book? Call (470) 866-5801 or request an appointment online.