A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, giving you back a tooth that looks, feels, and functions like your own. This page is for Suwanee patients who are missing one or more teeth and want a permanent option instead of a removable one. At B-You! Dentistry, Dr. Tan Bui plans every implant case with digital imaging so you understand exactly what your treatment involves before you agree to anything.
Permanent Tooth Replacement in Suwanee
When a tooth is lost, the teeth around the gap can shift, your bite can change, and the jawbone underneath starts to lose volume over time. An implant is a small titanium post placed in the jaw to act as a new tooth root. Once it has healed, a custom crown is attached on top, matched in shape and shade to your other teeth. The American Dental Association describes implants as a way to replace a tooth root with a metal post, topped with an artificial tooth that looks like a real one (MouthHealthy, ADA).
Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth in a row, or support a full denture so it clicks firmly into place instead of moving around. Because the post stands on its own, it does not rely on the teeth next to it for support, which is different from a traditional dental bridge.
How Dr. Bui Plans Your Implant
Your visit starts the same way every visit does at our office: a full exam, digital X-rays, and photos of your mouth taken with an intraoral camera and shown to you on screen. Dr. Bui also uses 3D cone beam imaging (CBCT) to look at the bone under the gum and plan the exact position, angle, and depth of your implant before the day of surgery. He walks through every finding and every option with you, without pressure, so you know what to expect before you decide anything.
Dr. Bui took the time to thoroughly explain the entire implant process, making sure I was comfortable and informed every step of the way...The results look and feel amazing, so natural that I often forget I even have an implant!
Jeremy, Google review
Not only was Dr. Bui able to explain in great detail what steps I needed to take next to achieve my goal, he also made sure I understood what I needed and why I needed it...
Uzair, Google review
Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth
Single Implant and Crown
Replaces one missing tooth with its own root and crown, with no change needed to the teeth next to it.
Implant Supported Bridge
Two or more implants support a bridge that replaces several teeth in a row without touching the healthy teeth on either side.
Implant Supported Denture
A full arch of teeth attaches to a small number of implants, so the denture stays firmly in place when you eat and speak.
Your Implant Visits, Step by Step
Step 1: Consultation and imaging. Dr. Bui examines your mouth, reviews your health history, and takes digital X-rays and a CBCT scan to check the bone that will support the implant.
Step 2: Planning. Using the 3D images, Dr. Bui maps out where the implant will go. If the bone has thinned in that area, he explains what a bone graft involves and why it may help before placement.
Step 3: Placement. The implant post is placed with local anesthetic. Patients who feel nervous can ask about laughing gas or oral sedation.
Step 4: Healing. Over the following weeks, the post bonds with the jawbone. A temporary tooth can keep your smile complete while you heal.
Step 5: Your new crown. Once healing is complete, Dr. Bui attaches your custom crown, checks your bite, and makes sure it matches your natural teeth.
After your implant is placed, your gums and remaining teeth still need attention. Most patients return for a cleaning and checkup on the schedule Dr. Bui recommends for you, which is also when he checks that your implant and gum tissue look healthy.
Am I a Candidate for a Dental Implant?
Most adults in good general health with enough bone to support an implant are candidates, including many patients who were told in the past that an implant was not an option for them. A consultation with imaging is the only way to know for sure what your mouth needs. If you have been missing a tooth for a long time, Dr. Bui will check whether a bone graft is needed before placement and explain what that step involves.
New patients can start with the $149 new patient exam and healthy mouth cleaning, or book the $99 limited exam or implant consult to talk specifically about implant treatment.
Why Suwanee Patients Choose Us
- Every X-ray and option explained in plain language, on screen, before any decision is made
- Digital X-rays, intraoral cameras and 3D cone beam imaging
- Dr. Bui, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and ADA and AGD member who completes about 25 hours of continuing education a year
- In network with 20+ PPO plans plus Medicare plans from Aetna, UHC PPO, United Concordia, and Humana
- Monthly payment options with Cherry and CareCredit
- Our team speaks Vietnamese and Spanish
- A reception lounge with beverages and small comforts while you are with us
See our insurance and financing page for details on your plan, and read what other patients say on our reviews page.
Dental Implant FAQs: Suwanee, GA
Does getting a dental implant hurt?
Placement is done with local anesthetic, and most patients manage any soreness afterward with simple over-the-counter pain relief. Sedation options are available for patients who feel anxious.
How long do dental implants last?
With regular brushing, flossing, and checkups on the schedule Dr. Bui recommends for you, an implant post can serve you for many years. The crown on top may need replacement over time from normal wear.
What if I don't have enough jawbone for an implant?
A bone graft can rebuild the area so an implant becomes possible. Dr. Bui shows you your 3D imaging and explains what the graft involves before you decide.
Am I too old for a dental implant?
There is no upper age limit. If you are healthy enough for routine dental treatment, you are likely a candidate, and your consultation will confirm it.
Will my insurance cover a dental implant?
Coverage depends on your specific plan. Our team can go over your benefits with you and gives you a clear picture of cost before treatment starts. Learn more on our insurance and financing page.
What happens if I lose a tooth and need help right away?
If you are dealing with a broken or knocked out tooth today, visit our emergency dental care page. Once the urgent problem is handled, Dr. Bui can talk with you about an implant to replace the tooth permanently.
Book Your Implant Consultation in Suwanee
If you are missing a tooth or living with a loose denture, talk with Dr. Bui about whether a dental implant is right for you. Call (470) 866-5801 or start as a new patient to schedule your consultation at our Suwanee office on Laurel Springs Pkwy.