Dental Implants

The Implant Process

A clear walkthrough of what to expect, from your first consultation through the final crown.

Step 1: Consultation

The first visit is a thorough exam, your medical history, photos, and a 3D scan so the case can be planned carefully. You’ll get a clear treatment plan and cost estimate before anything begins.

Step 2: Implant placement

At the placement visit, the titanium implant is gently inserted into the jawbone where the missing tooth was. Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable. Most patients say afterward that the visit was easier than expected.

Step 3: Healing

Over the next few months, your bone naturally grows around the implant and fuses to it, a process called osseointegration. You’ll have a temporary in place during this time.

Step 4: Final crown

Once healing is complete, an abutment is attached and a custom porcelain crown is bonded on top, shaded to match your other teeth. You leave with a replacement that looks and feels natural.

Implant Dentistry at Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Why patients choose Dr. Sang Kim, DMD and our Pelham Drive team for their implants

Implant dentistry rewards precision, planning, and patience. On Pelham Drive that means an established implant platform, 3D imaging on every case, and a dentist who never rushes the plan.

BioHorizons system
An established, evidence-based titanium implant platform known for predictable osseointegration and long-term screw joint stability.
Unhurried treatment planning
Dr. Sang Kim, DMD walks through every option, timeline, and cost in plain language before any implant is placed. Information and options, never a same-day hard sell.
Comfort & sedation options
Nitrous and oral sedation options keep longer implant visits comfortable, from the first consult through the final crown.
Digital treatment planning
CBCT 3D imaging guides every implant case so the implant is placed precisely where bone, soft tissue, and your existing bite call for it.

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Schedule your implant consultation

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Frequently Asked

Common questions

What happens at my consultation?

An exam, a 3D CBCT scan of your jaw, photos, and a discussion of your goals. From those, Dr. Kim maps where the implant should go, whether you need any preparatory work (extraction, bone graft), and how long the full process will take. You leave with a written treatment plan and a firm cost estimate.

How long is each appointment?

Placement of a single implant usually takes about an hour. The crown delivery appointment is shorter, often 30 to 45 minutes. The longest part of the timeline is the months of healing in between, not chair time.

Is the placement procedure surgical?

Yes, but it is a minor in-office surgery under local anesthesia (with optional sedation). Most patients are surprised by how routine and uncomplicated the placement appointment feels.

What does recovery look like?

Plan on a quiet day or two after placement: soft foods, ibuprofen for soreness, and avoid hard chewing on that side. Most patients return to work the next day; some take 24 hours off. Final integration takes months but is invisible to daily life.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Sang Kim, DMD is calm, unhurried, and trained at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance, so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.