Dental Implants in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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"I Used To Be Ashamed To Smile, My Smile Makeover Gave Me My Confidence Back"

Are you self-conscious about your smile due to missing teeth? Losing teeth can affect your confidence and make simple activities like talking, laughing, and eating uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also alter your facial appearance and impact your overall health.
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. They restore your oral health, improve the appearance of your smile, and enhance dental function. At Smile Design Dental, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, our skilled team, led by Dr. Diego Azar, uses advanced technology to provide high-quality dental implants. We aim to help you achieve a better quality of life and a beautiful, lasting smile.

What Is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants consist of three parts: a post, an abutment, and a restoration. These components work together to mimic the function of natural teeth. The implant post is secured into your jawbone, making it a versatile tooth replacement option. Our team at Smile Design Dental uses state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials to ensure the success of your dental implants. We offer comprehensive care to help you achieve a revitalized smile and improved oral health.

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Traditional
Dentures

Made from acrylic (plastic)
Offers minimal support
Will need relines and repairs
Often loosens or falls out
Does not halt jawbone loss
Must be removed to clean
May be bulky or ill-fitting
Low-cost treatment option
Qualifies for dental financing

Implant Supported
Dentures

Made from acrylic or porcelain
Support from 2+ implants
May need relines or repairs
Won’t slip, loosen, or fall out
Greater stability for eating
Removable for easy cleaning
Improves jawbone health
May not look or feel natural
Moderate treatment cost
Qualifies for dental financing

Full Arch Fixed
Teeth

Designed from block of zirconia
Fixed to 4-8 implants
Comparable to natural teeth
Restores over 98% function
Promotes healthy jawbone
Resistant to bacteria and decay
Fracture- and chip-resistant
Improves oral and overall health
Cared for like natural teeth
No additional maintenance
Highest treatment cost
Qualifies for dental financing

Full Suite of Dental Implant Options

Dental implants can support a variety of options, including a single dental crown or a dental bridge to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. Modified dentures can also snap onto implants placed in the jawbone for added stability. If you want to replace all your teeth, full mouth dental implants can permanently support a whole set of artificial teeth. With this solution, you can eat any type of food with strong lifelike teeth. In all cases, dental implants improve your ability to eat comfortably, feel confident in a complete smile, and live an overall healthier and better quality of life.

Our Superior Dental Implant Treatment Process

At Smile Design Dental, our team emphasizes building relationships with our patients. Our relationship with you comes first and foremost. We focus on each one-on-one interaction, ensuring we meet your needs, address your concerns, and keep you comfortable. Our dentists personalize your implant treatment to meet your specific oral health needs and smile goals. Unlike other practices, we offer comprehensive dental services from periodontal plastic surgery to cosmetic dentistry for effortless treatments in one convenient place. Our spa-like facilities are fully updated with multiple offices in the Fort Lauderdale area, featuring high-end amenities and advanced technology to guarantee exceptional experiences.

We streamline your dental implant journey to give you a new smile as soon as possible. At your initial consultation, you’ll discuss your dental and medical history with Dr. Azar, our implant dentist in south Florida. We’ll also take digital X-rays to create a custom treatment plan, and finally, we’ll schedule your surgery.

You can expect your dental implant surgery to take a few hours, depending on how many implants are placed. First, we’ll administer sedation to ease your dental anxiety and keep you relaxed. Then, Dr. Azar will complete any necessary tooth extractions and bone grafting. He uses fully guided All-on-X techniques to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of your implant placement. You’ll rest comfortably and remain pain-free while Dr. Azar places each implant at a precise angle and depth.

In many cases, we can attach a temporary tooth or set of teeth at this same appointment, so you can leave with a stunning smile. As your mouth heals over the next three or more months, you can eat, talk, laugh and socialize comfortably. Once fully healed, Dr. Azar will place your permanent, custom-made dental implant restorations.

Which Dental Implant Option Is Right for You?

Not every missing tooth needs the same solution. The right choice depends on how many teeth you are replacing, how much jawbone you have left, and whether you want teeth that stay in permanently or come out for cleaning. Here is how the options compare across our Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Margate and Coral Springs offices.

Option	Best for	What it involves
Single dental implant	One missing tooth with healthy teeth on either side	One implant post and one custom implant crown. Nothing is filed down on the neighboring teeth.
Implant-supported bridge	Two or more missing teeth in a row	Two implants carry a zirconia fixed bridge, so three or more teeth are replaced with two posts.
Implant-supported dentures	A full arch, using fewer implants	Implant-supported dentures snap onto four or more implants and come out for cleaning. No adhesive, no slipping.
Full-mouth dental implants	A full arch of teeth that never comes out	Full-mouth dental implants are fixed to the jaw and brushed like natural teeth.
Bone grafting first	Jawbone that has shrunk after years without a tooth	Bone grafting rebuilds the ridge so the implant has solid bone to anchor into.

Not sure which applies to you? A 3D scan of your jaw at the first visit answers it — it shows exactly how much bone is available and which options are realistic before anything is scheduled.

Why Choose Dental Implants?

Compared to other tooth replacement options, dental implants have several advantages. Unlike dental bridges, they do not rely on adjacent teeth for support. As an implant is firmly anchored in the jawbone, it provides stability as well as preserving jawbone health. They restore nearly all natural biting and chewing power, making them a preferred solution for many patients. At Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, dental implants are a good choice for most patients thanks to their numerous benefits and long-term success.

Benefits of Dental Implants include

Long-lasting solution
Natural-looking results
Improved chewing ability
Preserved jawbone health
Secure fit
No impact on adjacent teeth
Enhanced facial appearance
Increased confidence
Versatile restoration options
Minimal maintenance is required

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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

There is no single price for a dental implant, and any practice that quotes one before looking at your jaw is guessing. What you pay comes down to a short list of factors, and we put all of them in writing before treatment starts.

What changes the price

How many implants you need. Replacing one tooth is a different treatment from restoring a full arch with full-mouth dental implants.
Whether the jaw needs rebuilding first. Years without a tooth shrink the ridge, and bone grafting or a sinus lift is sometimes needed before an implant can be placed.
The restoration on top. A single implant crown, a zirconia fixed bridge and a full-arch prosthesis differ in materials and lab work.
Whether teeth have to be removed first, and whether you want sedation during the procedure.

What your treatment plan includes

Your written plan covers the consultation and 3D scan, placement of the implant, the abutment and final restoration, and the follow-up visits that go with it. You see the whole figure before you commit to anything, not one stage at a time.

Insurance and monthly payments

Most dental plans treat implants as a major restorative service and cover part of the restoration even when they will not pay for the implant post itself. Bring your insurance information to the consultation and ask our team to verify your benefits before you decide. Monthly payment plans are available so the cost is spread out instead of paid up front.

Advanced Dental Implant Technology at Our Fort Lauderdale Practice

The difference between an implant that lasts for decades and one that fails early is usually the planning, not the implant itself. At Smile Design Dental the placement is worked out digitally before any surgery takes place.

3D imaging and CBCT scans. A cone beam scan maps bone volume, nerve position and sinus location, so the angle and depth of every implant are decided in advance rather than during the procedure.
Minimally invasive placement. Planning the position ahead of time means a smaller opening, less discomfort and a shorter recovery than older techniques required.
Custom, 3D-printed components. Implants and crowns are made to match your anatomy instead of being adapted from stock parts, which is what makes the final tooth blend in.

If you want the longer version, our guide to the latest advances in dental implant technology covers 3D printing, smart implants and what each one actually changes for the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dental implants cost in Fort Lauderdale?

There is no flat price. The figure depends on how many implants are placed, whether bone grafting is needed first, and what goes on top — a single implant crown, a zirconia fixed bridge or a full arch. You receive the complete written figure after the consultation and 3D scan, before any treatment is scheduled.

Does dental insurance cover dental implants?

Most plans treat implants as a major restorative service. Many will pay toward the crown or prosthesis even when they exclude the implant post itself, and annual maximums often mean coverage is split across two plan years. Bring your insurance details to the consultation and our team will verify what your plan covers before you decide.

How many implants do I need to replace a full arch of teeth?

Fewer than you might expect. A full arch does not need one implant per tooth — four to six well-positioned implants can carry implant-supported dentures or a fixed set of full-mouth dental implants. The exact number depends on the bone available, which the 3D scan shows.

Is there an age limit for dental implants?

There is no upper age limit. Implants are routinely placed in patients in their seventies and eighties; what matters is general health, healing capacity and enough jawbone, not the year on your chart. The lower limit is different — the jaw has to finish growing first, which is usually the late teens.

Who is a good candidate for Dental Implants?

Good candidates are those with sufficient jawbone density and healthy gums who want to replace missing teeth.

When will I see the results of the Dental Implants?

Initial results are visible after temporary teeth are placed, and full results are apparent once healing is complete and permanent restorations are placed.

How long do the results of Dental Implants last?

Implants can last for many years, sometimes a lifetime, with proper care and maintenance.

Is there any downtime or side effects associated with Dental Implants?

Some swelling and discomfort may occur after the procedure, but these typically resolve within a few days. In most cases, patients can resume normal activities within a few days of the surgery.

What should I do before and after a Dental Implant treatment?

Before the treatment, avoid smoking and maintain good oral hygiene. After the procedure, follow your dentist’s instructions, including care for the surgical site and attending follow-up appointments.

How does a Dental Implant procedure work?

The procedure involves placing a post into the jawbone, followed by a healing period. Temporary teeth may be attached initially, with permanent restorations placed after healing. The treatment is performed under sedation to ensure comfort.

Affordable Dental Implant Treatment

Though dental implants come with a higher initial cost, they’re well worth the investment. We can’t tell you how many of our patients wish they’d received their new smile sooner rather than later. Their transformations are inspirational, and they are the reason we love coming to work each day. We’ve witnessed firsthand the joy on our patient’s faces at the sight of a new smile. But it goes much deeper than that. With dental implants, you can experience dramatic improvements to your self-esteem, as well as to your oral and systemic health!

We want you to experience a high quality of life … because frankly, you deserve it! This is why we go above and beyond to provide exceptional dental implant treatment in our south Florida implant practices. We’ll file your insurance claim and connect you with leading financing companies. With manageable monthly payments, receiving dental implants from an experienced implant dentist will be affordable! Discover the path to your new smile!

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Implant consultations, surgical placement and the final restoration are all handled in-house at our Broward County offices, so you are never referred out mid-treatment. See hours, doctors and directions for the office nearest you: