Scottsville Family Dentistry

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 will 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 will 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 Scottsville Family Dentistry

Why patients choose Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS for their implants

Implant dentistry rewards precision, planning, and a meticulous eye for long-term stability, three things Dr. Youn has built his training and his research career around.

  • BioHorizons system

    An established, evidence-based titanium implant platform known for predictable osseointegration and long-term screw joint stability.

  • National research award

    Dr. Youn earned the Academy of General Dentistry's national first-place research award for his work on implant screw tightening techniques and screw joint stability, a study directly relevant to long-term implant outcomes.

  • Hospital-based surgical training

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery externships at Broward Health Medical Center, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, and Harborview Medical Center.

  • 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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Questions we hear

What happens at my consultation?+
An exam, a 3D CBCT scan of your jaw, photos, and a discussion of your goals. From those, Dr. Youn maps where the implant should go, whether you need any preparatory work such as an extraction or 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. 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. Final integration takes months but is invisible to daily life.

Schedule your implant consultation

Call our West River Road office to get started.

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