Dental Implants · Orange Ave NE
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. Chaudhry 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 →Dental Implant Questions
How much do dental implants cost in Roanoke?
It depends on how many teeth you are replacing, whether you need bone grafting, and the type of restoration on top. Rather than quote a number that may not fit your case, we give you a written estimate after your exam and 3D scan. Insurance, CareCredit, and the Virginia Dental Club can all help. Call 540-342-8781.
How long do dental implants last?
The implant post itself is designed to stay in your jaw for decades, often for the rest of your life, as long as you brush, floss, and keep up with checkups. The porcelain crown on top sees daily chewing wear and sometimes needs replacement after 10 to 15 years.
Does getting a dental implant hurt?
Placement is done under local anesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Most patients tell us the recovery was easier than they expected, with soreness managed by over-the-counter medication for a few days. Dr. Chaudhry walks you through exactly what to expect before anything is scheduled.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most healthy adults with a missing tooth are candidates. The main requirements are healthy gums and enough jawbone to hold the implant, which is exactly what the 3D CBCT scan at our Orange Ave NE office shows us. Even if you have had bone loss, grafting can often rebuild enough support.
How long does it take to get a dental implant from start to finish?
The timeline is driven by healing, because your jawbone needs time to fuse to the implant before the final crown goes on. Straightforward single-tooth cases sit at the shorter end, while cases involving grafting or several implants take longer. You get a realistic timeline for your own case at your consultation.
Find out what implants can do for your smile
Call our Orange Avenue office to schedule a consultation. No insurance? Ask us about Virginia Dental Club.