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A dental implant is a titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a tooth root. Periodontists are trained in implant surgery during residency and manage the bone and gum around the implant: grafting, sinus lifts, soft tissue and peri-implantitis. A typical single implant heals for three to six months before the crown.

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Step by step

  1. 3D CBCT scan and plan.
  2. Extraction, often with a socket graft.
  3. Implant placement, sometimes the same day as extraction.
  4. Healing and osseointegration (bone bonding).
  5. Abutment and crown by the restoring dentist.
  6. Maintenance visits.

Why see a periodontist for dental implants?

Periodontists spend three years in residency on the gums and bone, including implant surgery. Most implant problems start in the bone and gum: too little bone, thin gum, or infection. A periodontist plans for those, places the implant, and works with the patient's dentist, who makes the crown.

What is a full-arch implant?

Full-arch treatment replaces all the teeth in a jaw with a fixed bridge on four to six implants. Brand names such as All-on-4 describe one approach. A periodontist checks bone volume, gum health and bite before choosing the number and angle of implants. Bone grafting or a sinus lift may come first.

How do you keep implants healthy?

Implants do not decay, but the gum and bone around them can get infected: peri-implantitis. Patients with a history of periodontitis carry a higher risk. Daily cleaning and maintenance visits protect the implant. For the full statewide directory of implant doctors, see dentalimplant.now.

More on dental implants

  • Dental implant process and timeline: The dental implant process runs from a consultation and 3D CBCT scan, through implant surgery and bone healing, to the abutment and final crown.
  • Immediate implants and same-day teeth: Immediate implants go into the socket on the day a tooth is removed, and immediate loading attaches a tooth to an implant within a week of surgery.
  • Full-arch implants and implant dentures: Full-arch implants replace every tooth in a jaw with either a bridge fixed to implants or a denture that snaps onto them.
  • Zirconia vs titanium implants: Titanium and zirconia implants both bond to the jawbone; titanium has the longer research record and zirconia is the ceramic option.
  • Who can get dental implants: Most adults with healthy gums, enough jawbone and controlled medical conditions can get dental implants.
  • Guided implant surgery: Guided implant surgery plans each implant on a 3D CBCT scan and transfers the plan to the mouth with a printed guide, live navigation or a robot arm.
  • How long dental implants last: Dental implants usually last decades when the gum and bone around them stay healthy.
  • Implant vs bridge vs denture: Dental implants, bridges and dentures all replace missing teeth; they differ in surgery, effect on the neighboring teeth, upkeep and time to finish.
  • Recovery after dental implant surgery: Recovery after dental implant surgery takes about a week for the gum and several months for the bone.
  • Mini dental implants: Mini dental implants are narrow implants, usually in one piece, used mostly to hold a denture in place when the jaw is too thin for standard implants.

Questions

How long do dental implants last?

Implants that heal and are maintained commonly last decades. The crown on top may need replacement over time.

Can I get implants if I have gum disease?

Gum disease is treated first. Implants then do well, with maintenance visits to watch for peri-implantitis.

Is implant surgery painful?

Placement is done under local anesthetic, often with sedation. Most patients use over-the-counter pain relievers for a few days.

Sources

  1. American Academy of Periodontology, treatments

Reviewed by , Director of IT and Medical Compliance: 25 years in dentistry, medicine and HIPAA compliance. Updated . Checked against the sources listed. General information, not medical advice.

Dental implants In Florida

Practices whose own website has a page for this treatment. Each name opens the practice record.

Southeast

SFSouth Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant DentistryBoca Raton · 5.0 stars, 1,707 reviewsDIDental Implant Center of MiamiBay Harbor Islands · 4.9 stars, 485 reviewsPSPeriodontal SolutionsMiami · 5.0 stars, 785 reviewsFLFort Lauderdale Periodontist and Implant DentistryFort Lauderdale · 5.0 stars, 156 reviewsSFSouth Florida Periodontics and Dental ImplantsMiami · 5.0 stars, 896 reviewsSCStuart Center for Laser Periodontics & ImplantsStuart · 5.0 stars, 580 reviewsBPBroward Periodontics & Implant DentistryHollywood · 5.0 stars, 398 reviewsGPGallardo Periodontics and Implant DentistryMiami · 4.9 stars, 659 reviewsFIFlorida Institute for Periodontics & Dental ImplantsWest Palm Beach · 4.9 stars, 252 reviewsBDBoca DentalBoca Raton · 4.9 stars, 709 reviewsFDFerber Dental Group: Dr. Brian Ferber DMD & AssociatesGreenacres · 4.7 stars, 837 reviewsPBPalm Beach PeriodonticsWest Palm Beach · 4.9 stars, 167 reviewsPDPeriodontics and Dental Implant SurgeryDavie · 5.0 stars, 447 reviewsLRDr. Lee R. CohenPalm Beach Gardens · 5.0 stars, 250 reviewsAGAndre Grenier, DMD, PLLCPlantation · 5.0 stars, 717 reviewsGPGarazi Periodontics and Dental ImplantsMiami · 5.0 stars, 633 reviewsVIVero Implants & PeriodonticsVero Beach · 5.0 stars, 283 reviewsIDImplantation Dental CenterPlantation · 5.0 stars, 163 reviewsMCMcCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & ImplantsFort Lauderdale · 4.9 stars, 1,531 reviewsMIDr. Mark I. Gutt, DMD, PAMiami Beach · 5.0 stars, 350 reviewsBPBoca Perio Implants: Dr. Julian C. Leichter, DMDBoca Raton · 4.9 stars, 194 reviewsLDLamas Dental SpecialistsMiami · 4.8 stars, 475 reviewsTRTamara Rojas DMD PAHollywood · 4.9 stars, 294 reviewsBCBroward Center for Laser Periodontics & ImplantsFort Lauderdale · 4.9 stars, 286 reviewsJPJupiter PeriodonticsJupiter · 5.0 stars, 415 reviewsCLDr. Chad Lalsingh, DMDBoca Raton · 5.0 stars, 738 reviewsPPPrecision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry: Daniel S. Lauer, DMDJupiter · 5.0 stars, 181 reviewsICImplant Center of SunriseSunrise · 4.9 stars, 122 reviewsMHMiami Healthy SmilesMiami · 4.9 stars, 411 reviewsMIDr. Mark I. Gutt DMD, PAKey West · 4.9 stars, 144 reviewsNBNorth Broward Center for Laser Periodontics & ImplantsDeerfield Beach · 5.0 stars, 316 reviewsDPDelicate Periodontics and Implant Dentistry- Dr. J’Nelle DelicaRoyal Palm Beach · 4.9 stars, 356 reviewsCRCōR PerioNorth Miami Beach · 4.9 stars, 503 reviewsAHAlan H. Bresalier, D.D.S.Weston · 5.0 stars, 295 reviewsCSCoral Springs SmilesCoral Springs · 4.7 stars, 478 reviewsDIDental Implant Center of Coral Springs, FLCoral Springs · 4.7 stars, 92 reviewsJEDr. Jason Ehrenman D.M.D. M.S.D.North Palm Beach · 5.0 stars, 137 reviewsPOPeriodontics & Oral Implantology Center of South FloridaPembroke Pines · 4.9 stars, 128 reviewsTATotal Arch Dental Implant CenterStuart · 4.9 stars, 50 reviewsREDr. Rafael E CorderoPalm Beach Gardens · 4.9 stars, 198 reviewsNANeil A. Friedman, DMD PAKey Biscayne · 5.0 stars, 376 reviewsRDDr. Richard D. Salzmann, DMDPembroke Pines · 5.0 stars, 192 reviewsDBDelray Beach Laser Periodontics and Implants, P.A.Delray Beach · 4.9 stars, 253 reviewsBPBoca PerioBoca Raton · 4.9 stars, 267 reviewsRDRessler Dental: Lawrence Ressler, DMDDelray Beach · 4.7 stars, 127 reviewsSPSapphire Periodontics and Implant Dentistry (formerly Dr. Leiderman)Plantation · 4.9 stars, 147 reviewsRARomanoPerio & Associates, P.A.Miami · 5.0 stars, 175 reviewsMKMiller & Korn Periodontics and Implant Solutions: Robert J Miller DMD, Randi J Korn DMDPlantation · 4.8 stars, 121 reviewsBEBeatriz E. Terry, D.D.S., M.S., P.A.Miami · 5.0 stars, 101 reviewsIJ772 Implant: Dr. James Horan DMDStuart · 5.0 stars, 59 reviewsFDFlorida Dental RejuvenationDelray Beach · 4.9 stars, 106 reviewsHWHoward W Rosa DMD Dental Implants PeriodontistBoca Raton · 4.9 stars, 58 reviewsPBPalm Beach PeriodonticsBoynton Beach · 4.9 stars, 121 reviewsRCRaul Cook, DDS, MSD Periodontics & Dental ImplantsFort Lauderdale · 4.9 stars, 147 reviewsIMDr. Irene MarronTarrazziMiami · 4.9 stars, 109 reviewsOPOasis PerioFort Lauderdale · 5.0 stars, 64 reviewsDSDesigner Smiles, FLCoral Springs · 4.5 stars, 65 reviewsPWPearly White Dental SpaWeston · 5.0 stars, 94 reviewsJRJorge R. Blanco, DDSSouth Miami · 5.0 stars, 80 reviewsPIPeriodontal & Implant ExcellenceWest Palm Beach · 4.8 stars, 39 reviewsBIBoca Isles Dental: All-On-4 Dental Implant CenterBoca Raton · 4.9 stars, 66 reviewsPSPechter Stuart B, D.M.D.Lantana · 4.8 stars, 19 reviewsMLMiami Lakes Periodontal Associates: Robert A. del Castillo, DMD, PAHialeah · 4.3 stars, 43 reviewsHPHescheles Periodontal Laser & Implant CenterBoynton Beach · 4.9 stars, 32 reviewsMRMary R. Kuhns, DMD, MS & David F. Boden, DDS, MSPort St. Lucie · 5.0 stars, 71 reviewsDNDiaz-Norrman Angel DDSMiami · 4.5 stars, 34 reviewsMFDr. Mark ForrestPembroke Pines · 4.6 stars, 25 reviewsBDBetancourt DMD MS, JamesVero Beach · 4.4 stars, 13 reviewsBRBoca Raton Periodontics: Goldfarb Randy DDSBoca Raton · 4.7 stars, 25 reviewsBDBGR DentalWest Palm Beach · 4.3 stars, 39 reviewsSLShack Lauren B DDSRoyal Palm Beach · 4.4 stars, 29 reviewsDDDeLuca DentalCoral Springs · 5.0 stars, 8 reviewsDDDerek D Haber DMDMiami · 5.0 stars, 27 reviewsSLSherrie L. Crossen, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.A.Delray Beach · 4.5 stars, 41 reviewsFDFerber DentalBoca Raton · 3.9 stars, 16 reviewsODOzga DentalPompano Beach · 4.7 stars, 14 reviewsFIFlorida Institute for Periodontics & Dental ImplantsWellington · 5.0 stars, 2 reviewsDMDan Mazor D.D.S., PAHollywood · 4.3 stars, 16 reviewsAADr. Anthony AdkinsPlantation · 4.6 stars, 9 reviewsVMVITTO MD DentalMiami · 5.0 stars, 3 reviewsWPWellington Periodontal AssociatesWellington · 4.4 stars, 13 reviewsMDDr. Mazor DDSHollywood · 4.2 stars, 5 reviewsSFSouth Florida Periodontist: Aventura FLAventura · 5.0 stars, 1 reviewsMPMorad PerioMiami

Tampa Bay

SPSt. Petersburg Dental Implant CenterSt. Petersburg · 4.9 stars, 90 reviewsTBTampa Bay Periodontics and Implant DentistryWesley Chapel · 4.9 stars, 54 reviewsTBTampa Bay Dental Implants & PeriodonticsSt. Petersburg · 4.9 stars, 463 reviewsRPRubino Periodontics & Implant DentistryLakewood Ranch · 4.9 stars, 615 reviewsIDImplant Dentistry Periodontics & Facial RejuvenationWesley Chapel · 4.8 stars, 292 reviewsTBTampa Bay Periodontics and Implant DentistryTampa · 4.9 stars, 292 reviewsNTNorth Tampa Periodontics & Implant DentistryTampa · 4.9 stars, 335 reviewsECEastman Craighead Periodontics & ImplantsBradenton · 4.9 stars, 815 reviewsIPImplant & Periodontal TherapyTampa · 4.9 stars, 239 reviewsPHPeriodontal Health CenterNew Port Richey · 4.9 stars, 522 reviewsRPRubino Periodontics & Implant DentistryBradenton · 4.9 stars, 564 reviewsBPBritten Periodontics & Implant DentistryClearwater · 4.9 stars, 311 reviewsRPRasmussen Periodontics and Implant DentistryWesley Chapel · 4.9 stars, 369 reviewsTBTampa Bay Periodontics and Implant DentistryBrandon · 4.9 stars, 64 reviewsECEastman Craighead Periodontics & ImplantsBradenton · 4.9 stars, 502 reviewsCICrawford Implant Dentistry & Laser PeriodonticsSt. Petersburg · 4.9 stars, 636 reviewsCPContemporary Periodontics & Implant DentistrySt. Petersburg · 5.0 stars, 500 reviewsRPRubino Periodontics & Implant DentistryParrish · 4.9 stars, 78 reviewsPTPeriodontal Therapy CenterSpring Hill · 4.5 stars, 159 reviewsPHPeriodontal Health CenterTampa · 4.9 stars, 410 reviewsPPPinellas Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at ClearwaterClearwater · 4.5 stars, 58 reviewsDSDental Specialty Group of PinellasPinellas Park · 4.9 stars, 186 reviewsSPSouthbay Periodontics & ImplantologyRiverview · 4.8 stars, 160 reviewsTATampa Advanced Dental SolutionsTampa · 4.4 stars, 159 reviewsESEdward S Mortellaro Jr DMD PABrandon · 4.9 stars, 192 reviewsAPAbdoney Periodontics and Implant DentistryTampa · 4.9 stars, 211 reviewsIPImplant & Periodontal TherapyClearwater · 4.8 stars, 102 reviewsNEDr. Nathan Estrin, PeriodontistBradenton · 5.0 stars, 103 reviewsCSDr. Carl Steinkamp DDSBrooksville · 4.2 stars, 20 reviewsMPMichaud Periodontics & Dental ImplantsTampa · 4.9 stars, 37 reviewsBLBrandon Lakes Periodontics & Dental ImplantsBrandon · 4.5 stars, 80 reviewsTMTorres Maria DDSTampa · 4.4 stars, 25 reviewsCPChurney PeriodonticsClearwater · 4.4 stars, 21 reviewsTBTampa Bay Dental Implants & PeriodonticsLargo · 5.0 stars, 7 reviewsBABird Alberto M DDSLargo · 4.3 stars, 11 reviews

Southwest

Dr. Michael PawlusSarasota · 5.0 stars, 54 reviewsFeaturedRJRyan J Donovan DMD, MS, PA Periodontics And Dental ImplantsFort Myers · 4.9 stars, 145 reviewsSPSarasota Periodontal AssociatesVenice · 4.9 stars, 270 reviewsNPNaples PeriodontistNaples · 5.0 stars, 691 reviewsPPParadise PeriodonticsSarasota · 4.9 stars, 265 reviewsNDNaples Dental and Wellness CenterNaples · 5.0 stars, 577 reviewsVPVenice Periodontics and Implant DentistryVenice · 4.9 stars, 244 reviewsSPSarasota Periodontal AssociatesSarasota · 4.9 stars, 477 reviewsFDFlorida Dental Implant InstituteNaples · 5.0 stars, 124 reviewsTMTyler M. Blackenburg, DMDNorth Port · 5.0 stars, 772 reviewsBPBonita Periodontics & ImplantsBonita Springs · 4.9 stars, 353 reviewsTPTaschner PeriodonticsFort Myers · 4.9 stars, 172 reviewsRCRyan C. Taylor Periodontics & Dental ImplantsSarasota · 4.8 stars, 538 reviewsMCThe McKenzie CenterPort Charlotte · 4.9 stars, 167 reviewsPIPeriodontics and Implant Center of NaplesNaples · 5.0 stars, 144 reviewsPIPeriodontal & Implant SpecialistsFort Myers · 4.9 stars, 115 reviewsRPRusso Periodontics: John Russo, DDS, MHSSarasota · 5.0 stars, 43 reviewsPCParadise Coast PeriodonticsNaples · 5.0 stars, 80 reviewsSPSarasota Periodontal AssociatesLakewood Ranch · 4.8 stars, 200 reviewsPPerioHealthPunta Gorda · 5.0 stars, 143 reviewsDMDental Medicine CenterCape Coral · 4.9 stars, 120 reviewsONOlde Naples PeriodonticsNaples · 4.9 stars, 49 reviewsGMDr. George M. Kazakos, DMDFort Myers · 4.9 stars, 45 reviewsPCParadise Coast Periodontics, Scott F. Johnson DMD, MS, LLCBonita Springs · 5.0 stars, 41 reviewsVPViruet Periodontics and Dental ImplantsFort Myers · 4.9 stars, 55 reviewsPPerioHealthNaples · 5.0 stars, 12 reviewsSISpecialists In PeriodonticsCape Coral · 2.6 stars, 9 reviewsGPGregory PetteBonita Springs · 5.0 stars, 1 reviewsVKDr. Victor Khlevnoy, DDSSarasota

Central

LPLakeland Periodontics & Implant DentistryLakeland · 5.0 stars, 1,580 reviewsDIDeLand Implant DentistryDeLand · 5.0 stars, 223 reviewsCFCentral Florida Oral, Facial and Periodontal Surgery and Dental ImplantsThe Villages · 4.8 stars, 331 reviewsPPPolk Periodontics Dental Implant CenterWinter Haven · 5.0 stars, 682 reviewsCFCentral Florida Periodontics & ImplantologyWinter Park · 5.0 stars, 503 reviewsPPPrecision Periodontics and Dental ImplantsWinter Garden · 4.8 stars, 147 reviewsBPBergens Periodontics & Implant Dentistry of DaytonaDaytona Beach · 4.9 stars, 266 reviewsVPVillage Periodontics & Dental Implant CenterOxford · 4.9 stars, 755 reviewsTPTomoka Periodontics and Implant DentistryOrmond Beach · 4.9 stars, 497 reviewsTPTomoka Periodontics & Implant DentistryDaytona Beach · 5.0 stars, 500 reviewsWWWhite Wolf Dental GroupPort Orange · 4.8 stars, 821 reviewsBPBeltran PeriodonticsKissimmee · 4.7 stars, 654 reviewsDADental Artistry NarcoosseeSt Cloud · 5.0 stars, 958 reviewsCPClermont Periodontics and Implant CenterClermont · 4.9 stars, 102 reviewsHPHamlin Periodontics & Implant DentistryWinter Garden · 5.0 stars, 208 reviewsWPWinter Park Periodontics and Dental ImplantsWinter Park · 4.9 stars, 80 reviewsBQDr. Bryan Quang Phamnguyen, D.D.S., P.A. ~ Family and Cosmetic DentistryOrlando · 4.7 stars, 479 reviewsADAVA Dental Implants PeriodonticsDavenport · 4.9 stars, 274 reviewsWPWinter Park Periodontics & Implant DentistryWinter Park · 4.5 stars, 50 reviewsPEPinnacle Endodontics, Periodontics, and ImplantsOrlando · 4.9 stars, 186 reviewsHPHeartland PeriodonticsSebring · 5.0 stars, 103 reviewsLNLake Nona Dental Implants and Periodontics of OrlandoOrlando · 4.9 stars, 46 reviewsKPKennedy Periodontics, Implant DentistryLake Mary · 3.9 stars, 29 reviewsWMWest Melbourne DentistWest Melbourne · 4.9 stars, 168 reviewsDADental Artistry Lee VistaOrlando · 5.0 stars, 39 reviewsJKDr. Jeff Kim, DDSPort Orange · 4.9 stars, 19 reviewsHPHector Pinero, DMDAltamonte Springs · 4.2 stars, 17 reviewsPIPeriodontist in VeroMelbourne

North

BPBergens Periodontics & Implant Dentistry of Palm CoastPalm Coast · 4.9 stars, 251 reviewsAIAmelia Island PeriodonticsFernandina Beach · 4.9 stars, 462 reviewsDSDental Specialists of North FloridaSt. Augustine · 4.8 stars, 210 reviewsNFNortheast Florida Periodontics & Dental ImplantsJacksonville · 4.9 stars, 229 reviewsOPOcala Periodontics & Dental ImplantsOcala · 5.0 stars, 425 reviewsMPModern PeriodonticsOrange Park · 4.8 stars, 552 reviewsPDPremier Dental TeamGainesville · 4.7 stars, 286 reviewsJCJacksonville Center for Prosthodontics and Implant DentistryJacksonville · 4.9 stars, 291 reviewsAPAltschuler Periodontic and Implant CenterGainesville · 4.9 stars, 372 reviewsSSStephen Strout, DMD, MS, PASt. Augustine · 3.3 stars, 15 reviewsDSDental Specialists of North FloridaPalm Coast · 4.8 stars, 84 reviewsMPModern PeriodonticsJacksonville Beach · 4.9 stars, 403 reviewsTRTwin Rivers PeriodonticsJacksonville · 5.0 stars, 297 reviewsMPModern PeriodonticsJacksonville · 4.9 stars, 526 reviewsBPBeaches Periodontics, Laser and Implant DentistryJacksonville Beach · 4.9 stars, 577 reviewsMPModern PeriodonticsJacksonville · 4.8 stars, 162 reviewsTPTomoka Periodontics and Implant DentistryPalm Coast · 5.0 stars, 70 reviewsFHFetner & Hartigan, Periodontics and ImplantsJacksonville · 4.8 stars, 81 reviewsLRDr. Leah R. StrangeOcala · 5.0 stars, 29 reviewsFHFetner & Hartigan, Periodontics and ImplantsJacksonville · 4.6 stars, 55 reviewsDJDarby & Johnson, P.A.: Darby Jr John F DDSOcala · 4.8 stars, 24 reviewsRWDr. Richard W. Oliver Jr, DMDGainesville · 4.6 stars, 16 reviewsDSDental Specialists of North FloridaSt Johns · 5.0 stars, 2 reviewsYKYoung, Kirk H MS DDSOrange Park · 4.1 stars, 9 reviewsGEDr. Gregory E. Oxford, DDSSt. Augustine · 5.0 stars, 5 reviewsMDMini Dental ImplantsJacksonville

Panhandle

PPPensacola Periodontics and Implant DentistryPensacola · 4.9 stars, 309 reviewsPAPeriodontal Associates of North FloridaTallahassee · 4.9 stars, 1,650 reviewsCPCoastal PeriodonticsFort Walton Beach · 4.9 stars, 331 reviewsBIBay Implant, Perio, and EndoLynn Haven · 4.9 stars, 424 reviewsPCPanama City Implants & PeriodonticsPanama City · 4.9 stars, 551 reviewsWFWest Florida Periodontics & Implant DentistryPensacola · 4.9 stars, 228 reviewsPIPeriodontics & Implant Dentistry of TallahasseeTallahassee · 4.9 stars, 871 reviewsCPCapital Periodontal AssociatesTallahassee · 5.0 stars, 415 reviewsECEmerald Coast PeriodonticsNiceville · 4.9 stars, 39 reviews

Treatments Read next

LANAP laser gum surgeryLANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) treats periodontitis with the PerioLase MVP-7, a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser made by Millennium Dental Technologies.Laser gum surgeryLaser gum surgery uses light energy in place of a scalpel to remove diseased gum tissue, reduce bacteria and reshape gums.Scaling and root planingScaling and root planing (SRP) is a deep cleaning that removes tartar and bacteria from the tooth roots below the gumline, under local anesthetic.Gum graftingA gum graft places new tissue over an exposed root or thin gum to stop recession, cover the root and reduce sensitivity.Pinhole gum rejuvenationThe Pinhole Surgical Technique treats receding gums through a small opening in the gum.Osseous surgeryOsseous surgery, also called pocket reduction or flap surgery, folds back the gum to clean the roots directly and reshape or regenerate the bone around them.