Single-Tooth Replacement
One implant and one crown replace one tooth. The teeth on either side are left alone.
PERIMETER IMPLANT AND ORAL SURGERY
Dental Implants in Atlanta, GA
Dr. Ryan Chaliff places dental implants in our Dunwoody office. He handles the surgery, your dentist makes the final teeth, and we keep both sides of your care in sync. Our office is in Dunwoody, serving patients throughout Atlanta.
UNDERSTAND THE ANATOMY
Dental Implant Anatomy
A single-tooth implant has three parts. The implant sits in the jawbone, the abutment connects to it, and the crown is the tooth you see.
Single-tooth dental implant anatomy.
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The tooth you see when you smile.
Abutment
The small connector that holds the crown on the implant.
Implant
The titanium post in your jawbone that replaces the tooth root.
TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
Implants can hold a single crown, a bridge, or a full denture. The right setup depends on how many teeth you are missing and the bone you have to work with.
Multiple Missing Teeth
Two implants can often hold a bridge that replaces several teeth in a row, so you do not need an implant for every tooth.
More Extensive Tooth Loss
If you are missing most or all of your teeth, implants can anchor a full denture so it does not slip when you eat or talk.
YOUR QUESTIONS MATTER
Planning Your Dental Implant Treatment
Your Implant Consultation
Tell Dr. Chaliff what you want to fix and bring your questions. He reviews your health history, examines the area, and tells you whether implants make sense for you.
Surgical care and your final restoration
Implant treatment has two halves. Dr. Chaliff places the implant, and your dentist makes the crown, bridge, or denture that goes on top. We share records and timing with your dentist so you are not stuck in the middle.
Grafting, Anesthesia & Treatment Costs
Bring up bone grafting, anesthesia, timing, and cost at your consultation. You will leave with a written plan for each stage.
Is implant care right for you?
Most healthy adults with a missing tooth are candidates. Gum health, bone volume, smoking, and some medical conditions all play a part. Like any surgery, implants carry risks such as infection, slow healing, or injury to nearby teeth or nerves, and Dr. Chaliff will go over how they apply to you.
FDA Patient Guide to Dental Implants ↗
FROM QUESTIONS TO A PLAN
Dental Implant Treatment: Four Stages
Most implant cases follow these four stages. You will get a timeline for your own case at the consultation.
01
Consultation & Evaluation
Bring your medication list, health history, and any X-rays or referral. Dr. Chaliff examines the area and tells you whether implants are a good fit.
02
Treatment Planning
You get a plan that covers bone grafting if needed, anesthesia, cost, and how we will work with your dentist.
03
Surgery & Healing
The implant is placed in our office. Before surgery you get written instructions for preparation and recovery. The implant then needs a few months to bond with the bone.
04
Your Restoration
Once the implant has healed, your dentist attaches the final crown, bridge, or denture.
MEET YOUR ORAL SURGEON
Meet Dr. Chaliff ↗
Meet Dr. Ryan Chaliff
Dr. Ryan Chaliff grew up a few minutes from the office. After training at Columbia and Vanderbilt, he came home to open his practice in Dunwoody.
Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia University DDS
Vanderbilt University MD & Six-Year Surgical Residency, Chief Resident
PREPARE FOR YOUR CONSULTATION
Preparing for Your Consultation
Call the office and we will tell you exactly what to bring. You will also get written preparation and recovery instructions for your procedure and anesthesia.
Patient Instructions ↗Your Visit Checklist
01
Referral and relevant dental records, if available
02
Any relevant imaging you have been asked to bring
03
Current medications and health-history information
04
Insurance information and questions about payment
PLAN WITH CLARITY
Dental Implant Costs & Your Treatment Estimate
Implant cost usually comes in two parts: the surgery with us and the final teeth with your dentist. Ask what each estimate includes so you can compare apples to apples. Our team can also help with insurance questions.
HELPFUL ANSWERS
Dental Implant Questions
Will I need bone grafting?
Some patients do and some do not. It depends on how much bone is left where the tooth was. Dr. Chaliff checks this at your consultation and tells you right away.
How long will treatment take?
Most cases take a few months from placement to final tooth, since the implant needs time to heal. Grafting or extractions can add time.
What does implant treatment cost?
It depends on the number of implants, whether you need grafting, and the type of final teeth. Call for a consultation and you will get an estimate built on your actual plan.
BEFORE YOUR CONSULTATION
Dental Implant Brands Explained: Straumann, Nobel Biocare, and More
Read how implant systems compare and which records to keep. Bring your questions about the proposed implant to your consultation.
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