Dental Implants · Pelham Dr
The modern way to replace missing teeth
Dental implants are a permanent, stable way to complete your smile. You don’t need to remove them, and they don’t move around when you’re speaking or eating — unlike partials and dentures.
How dental implants work
Dental implants are made from titanium — a strong, biocompatible material that’s gentle on bone and soft tissue. After the implant is placed, your jawbone naturally grows around it and fuses to it, locking it firmly in place. The titanium implant becomes the “root” of your missing tooth.
Once your bone has healed completely around the implant, Dr. Youn caps it with a lifelike porcelain crown. Your dental implant looks and feels completely natural — you brush and floss it the same way you do your other teeth.
Why patients choose implants
- They look just like your natural teeth.
- You clean them like natural teeth and never have to take them out.
- They’re secure and stable — embedded in bone, a permanent part of your smile.
- Treatment is conservative — the adjacent healthy teeth aren’t touched, the way they would be for a bridge.
- They help retain bone in your jaw, supporting a firm jawline and youthful facial contours.
- They’re stain-resistant and don’t decay.
Removable appliances, by contrast, can press against your jaw and slowly cause bone to diminish over the years. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.
Implant Topics
Single Tooth Implants
Replace one missing tooth without altering the healthy teeth on either side.
Learn More →Multiple Teeth Implants
Implant-supported bridges to replace several teeth in a row.
Learn More →All-on-4 Implants
A full arch of teeth supported by four strategically placed implants.
Learn More →Implants vs. Dentures
How they compare on stability, comfort, bone health, and long-term cost.
Learn More →3D CBCT Imaging
Precise 3D imaging used to plan implant placement.
Learn More →The Implant Process
What to expect from consultation through final crown.
Learn More →Find out what implants can do for your smile
Call our Pelham Drive office to schedule a consultation. No insurance? Ask us about Virginia Dental Club.
Dental Implant Questions Patients Ask Most
How long does the dental implant process take?
From implant placement to final crown, treatment typically spans 3 to 9 months at our Pelham Drive office. The variable is how long the jawbone takes to fuse around the titanium post — Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS gives you a specific timeline after a 3D CBCT scan.
Are dental implants permanent?
With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. They are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone, then topped with a porcelain crown. They do not decay, and they help preserve jawbone the way a natural tooth root does.
Are you a candidate for All-on-4 implants in Waynesboro?
All-on-4 restores a full arch of teeth on four strategically placed implants. Most adults with good general health are candidates, even after years of wearing dentures. Dr. Youn confirms candidacy with a 3D CBCT scan and a review of your overall medical history.
Do dental implants hurt?
Implant placement is done with local anesthesia, with sedation available if you would like it. Most patients describe recovery as more comfortable than they expected — usually managed with over-the-counter ibuprofen for a day or two.
How much do dental implants cost in Waynesboro?
Cost depends on whether you need a single implant, a multi-tooth implant bridge, or a full-arch restoration like All-on-4. We give you a written estimate at the consultation. CareCredit financing and Virginia Dental Club membership help spread the cost into manageable monthly payments.