Dental Implants
Your smile should feel strong, confident, and complete. If you’re living with missing or damaged teeth, dental implants offer a permanent solution that restores function and elevates your quality of life. At Utah Facial & Oral Surgery, we specialize in advanced implant techniques backed by years of experience and the highest standard of care.
What Are Dental Implants?
Having good dental health is essential to your overall well-being. Missing teeth can make it harder to chew, speak, or smile with ease. More than that, they can impact your confidence and create ongoing challenges in daily life. Dental implants provide a long-term solution that doesn’t just fill a gap—it restores your dental health and can boost your confidence. Our team is here to guide you through this journey with clarity, skill, and respect.
A dental implant is a small, medical-grade post surgically placed into the jawbone to act as a new tooth root. Once healed, an abutment is attached, and your general dentist places a crown, bridge, or denture to complete the restoration. This structure mimics the strength and appearance of a natural tooth and helps prevent bone loss.
Unlike traditional bridges or removable dentures, implants are anchored in place and preserve the surrounding bone and soft tissue. They require no adhesives, don’t affect adjacent teeth, and are designed to function just like your natural teeth. For patients looking for a solution that feels secure and looks natural, implants are the gold standard.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants help you regain the ability to speak and chew comfortably, support your natural facial structure, and promote long-term oral health. By conforming with the jawbone, implants protect against bone loss that can lead to premature aging and shifting teeth.
Patients also benefit from improved confidence and comfort. Unlike removable dentures, implants don’t slip or irritate the gums. They’re easy to care for and blend seamlessly with natural teeth. With proper oral hygiene and routine dental visits, implants are built to last decades—often a lifetime.
This combination of durability, function, and aesthetic value makes dental implants the closest replacement to natural teeth. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or a full row of teeth, this treatment can help you feel like yourself again.
During your consultation, your oral surgeon will help determine the most appropriate type of implant based on your health, goals, and bone structure.
Types of Dental Implants Offered
We provide several options to meet your unique needs:
- Single-tooth implants to replace individual missing teeth without affecting surrounding teeth
- Implant-supported bridges for multiple missing teeth
- All-on-4 and full-arch implants, which support a complete set of artificial teeth with as few as four implants
The Dental Implant Process
Every dental implant journey starts with an initial consultation. Our team will evaluate your oral and overall health, take 3D imaging, and map out your anatomy to ensure the safest, most accurate placement possible. We’ll discuss your goals, explain the process, and develop a plan tailored to your unique needs.
During surgery, your implant is carefully placed into the jawbone. Over the next several months, it conforms with the surrounding bone through a natural process called osseointegration. Once healed, we place an abutment, which connects the implant to your final crown, bridge, or denture—restoring both form and function.
Our surgeons use advanced techniques and surgical protocols designed to support a smooth recovery. Most patients return to daily activities within a few days. We’ll also provide post-op instructions, check in regularly, and collaborate with your dentist to ensure a successful outcome.
Dental Implant Cost
The cost of dental implants varies based on several determining factors:
- The number of implants and type of restoration
- Whether you need bone grafting or tooth extractions
- The complexity of the procedure and the materials used
After your consultation, we’ll provide a personalized estimate and help you understand your insurance coverage. While dental implants represent a larger upfront investment than other treatments, their long-term success, comfort, and aesthetics make them one of the most valuable decisions you can make for your oral health.
We’re here to help you navigate every step—from treatment planning to financing—to ensure you feel confident in your care.
Why Choose Utah Facial & Oral Surgery?
Dental implants require deep surgical expertise and a commitment to give you best-in-class results. Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons have performed thousands of implant procedures using advanced 3D imaging, guided surgical techniques, and proven treatment protocols. We don’t just place implants—we build lasting outcomes.
You’ll find our offices in Salt Lake City, South Jordan, and Lehi, where we welcome patients from across the Wasatch Front. Our care reflects the values of the communities we serve: thoughtful, family-centered, and rooted in trust.
Whether you’re coming in for your first consultation or returning for follow-up, you’ll experience a level of professionalism and personal attention that sets us apart. If you’re ready to explore dental implants, we’re here to answer your questions and provide the clarity you need to take the next step. Schedule your consultation today.