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 is 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. Kim caps it with a lifelike porcelain crown. Your dental implant looks and feels completely natural, and 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 are secure and stable, embedded in bone as a permanent part of your smile.
- Treatment is conservative, so the adjacent healthy teeth are not 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 are stain-resistant and do not 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.
Dr. Kim plans each implant case individually, using digital treatment planning and imaging where indicated, so the implant is placed precisely where your bone, soft tissue, and existing bite call for it. For more complex cases, we coordinate care so your treatment stays comfortable from start to finish.
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. Sang Kim, DMD gives you a specific timeline after an exam and imaging.
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.
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. We give you a written estimate at the consultation. CareCredit financing and Virginia Dental Club membership help spread the cost into manageable monthly payments.