Restorative dentistry
Compare ways to repair teeth and replace missing teeth.
Explore your options →Understand your options
Dental implants
A dental implant is a post placed in the jaw to support a replacement crown, bridge or denture. Treatment involves both the implant and the visible teeth it supports. At Arguello Dentistry, start with an evaluation and a discussion of the options for your missing or damaged teeth.
A foundation for replacement teeth
Implant treatment usually includes a fixture in the bone, an abutment that connects the parts, and a crown, bridge or denture. The final restoration is planned around your bite, the available space and the surrounding gums. The implant itself is not the visible tooth.
One tooth, several teeth or a full arch
A single implant can support a crown. Multiple implants may support a bridge or help retain a denture; one implant is not always needed for each missing tooth. A full-arch restoration may be fixed or removable. Each design has different cleaning and maintenance needs. Ask which options are appropriate and available at your selected office.
Your evaluation comes first
The dentist reviews your health history, medications, teeth, gums, bite and jawbone before recommending treatment. Dental imaging is selected for your clinical needs. Bone grafting or other preparation may be discussed when support is limited. If a natural tooth can be restored, ask how preserving it compares with extraction and replacement.
Treatment takes planning and follow-up
The usual sequence includes assessment, any preparatory care, placement, healing and the final restoration. Healing around the implant can take months. Same-day placement and a same-day temporary tooth are different decisions; neither guarantees a final tooth that day. Your clinician should explain the sequence and expected appointments for your case.
Benefits, limits and risks
Implants may improve chewing and appearance and can support teeth without relying on neighboring teeth in selected cases. Surgery also carries risks: infection, failure to integrate, injury to nearby structures and later implant or restoration problems. No specific result or lifespan is guaranteed. Your dentist should discuss your individual risks and the alternatives before you decide.
Care continues after the final tooth
Daily cleaning and professional follow-up are part of implant care. The surrounding gums and bone can develop disease even though the implant cannot get a cavity. A crown, attachment or other component may need repair or replacement over time. Ask for cleaning instructions and a maintenance schedule suited to your restoration.
Compare the alternatives
A tooth-supported bridge, removable partial denture or full denture may be another option, depending on which teeth are missing. If a damaged tooth is still present, ask whether it can be preserved. Compare surgery, treatment time, cleaning, maintenance and total cost—not appearance alone.
Ask what your estimate includes
An implant estimate may include the examination, imaging, extraction, grafting, placement, abutment, temporary teeth and final restoration. Ask which items are included, which are separate and what future maintenance may cost. Insurance benefits and financing depend on the plan and provider; an evaluation is needed for an individual treatment estimate.
Informed decisions
Plan your treatment and care
Dental implant cost factors
Know which stages and components to discuss in your estimate.
Explore your options →Dental implant recovery and maintenance
Prepare for healing, follow-up and long-term maintenance.
Explore your options →Repair and replace teeth
Explore restorative dentistry
Composite dental fillings
Repair limited decay or damage with a tooth-colored restoration.
Explore this option →Dental bridges
Compare fixed replacement options for one or more missing teeth.
Explore this option →Dental crowns
Understand when a tooth may need broader coverage and support.
Explore this option →Full and partial dentures
Compare full, partial and implant-supported denture concepts.
Explore this option →Full-mouth reconstruction
See how extensive restorative needs can be organized into phases.
Explore this option →Questions about missing teeth
Explore implant treatment
Dental implant candidates
Understand what an implant evaluation considers.
Read the guide →Dental implant procedure
Follow the stages from planning to the final restoration.
Read the guide →Options for missing teeth
Compare implant, bridge, removable and no-replacement paths.
Read the guide →Implant-supported dentures
Understand removable and fixed implant-supported designs.
Read the guide →Single-tooth dental implants
Connect implant placement, crown design and maintenance.
Read the guide →Implant-supported bridges
Learn how several teeth may be replaced with an implant bridge.
Read the guide →Full-arch dental implants
Review fixed and removable full-arch planning and tradeoffs.
Read the guide →Immediate dental implants
Separate immediate placement, loading and final restoration decisions.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. bridges
Compare surgery, tooth preparation, cleaning and future repair.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. dentures
Compare fixed and removable choices for missing teeth.
Read the guide →Dental implant problems and failure
Recognize concerns, evaluation and possible next steps.
Read the guide →Plan the practical details
Costs and your next conversation
Ask for an itemized estimate and confirm the office, clinician and appointments involved. An online appointment request starts a conversation; the office must confirm your visit.
Insurance and payment information →Questions after treatment?
Follow your treating clinician’s written instructions. Call that team directly about pain, a loose component or another concern; do not wait for a website form response. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with your preferred office
Confirm the treating clinician, the services available and where each surgical or restorative appointment will take place.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-127402 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Call to confirm current hours, availability and services at this office.
Your questions, answered
Are implants permanent?
They can serve for many years, but no lifespan is guaranteed. The implant and its restoration can have different maintenance or replacement needs.
Who will place and restore my implant?
Ask your selected office which clinician will handle the surgical and restorative stages, where each appointment will take place and whether specialist care is recommended.
Do I need to know which implant option to request?
No. Tell the team what you want to discuss. The evaluation helps determine which implant or non-implant options fit your situation.
Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Further reading
General education does not replace an examination or an individual recommendation. These independent patient resources explain implant treatment and considerations.