Dental Implants in Springfield, IL
Dental implants replace missing teeth with titanium posts placed in the jawbone, topped with custom restorations that look and function like natural teeth. At Makeover Dental in Springfield, IL, implants are planned and restored by prosthodontist Dr. Jorge Mosquera. From a single tooth to a full-mouth reconstruction, treatment is tailored to you. Call (217) 522-1111 or request an appointment.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
This is the first question most patients ask, and the honest answer is that it depends on what you need.
A single implant costs less than a full arch. Needing bone grafting first changes the figure again. So does the type of restoration — a single crown, a bridge, or a full-arch prosthesis.
What we can tell you is how we handle it. After your examination we present a complete written treatment plan with all fees included — no estimates that grow later. We maximize whatever insurance benefits you have, and we offer financing through six different partners, so most patients find a monthly figure that works.
If cost is what has been stopping you, come in for the consultation. Knowing the real number is better than guessing at it.
Are Dental Implants Worth It Compared to Dentures?
Implants cost more upfront than dentures. They also last considerably longer and behave differently day to day.
A denture rests on the gums. An implant replaces the tooth root, which means the jawbone stays stimulated instead of shrinking. That bone loss is why long-term denture wearers see their face change shape over the years, and why dentures need relining as the ridge beneath them recedes.
Implants also do not move. You eat what you want, speak without thinking about it, and clean them like natural teeth.
What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 is a full-arch technique using four strategically angled implants to support a complete set of fixed teeth, rather than one implant per tooth.
The angled placement often lets us use existing bone and avoid grafting, which shortens treatment and reduces cost compared with a traditional full-arch approach.
At Makeover Dental this is delivered through Teeth in Just One Day — implants placed and a fixed provisional bridge fitted in a single appointment. You leave with teeth the same day.
Full Mouth Dental Implants
Where both arches need rebuilding, or where failing teeth, old bridgework and bone loss all need addressing together, treatment becomes a full mouth reconstruction.
That may combine implants with crowns, bridges and other restorative work in a single sequenced plan. It is the most involved treatment we offer, and the one where having a prosthodontist plan it from the start matters most.
Why See a Prosthodontist Rather Than a General Dentist?
Many patients search for an “implant dentist near me,” but the American Dental Association has never recognized implant dentistry as a specialty. General dentists and several specialties all place implants.
Prosthodontics is a recognized ADA specialty — three additional years of training focused specifically on replacing and restoring teeth. Since the goal of an implant is the tooth on top of it, planning by someone trained in prosthetics from the outset produces a better result.
Dr. Mosquera holds specialty certification in prosthodontics and trained under pioneers of US implant protocols. He both places and restores, so nothing is lost handing off between offices.
What Can Dental Implants Replace?
- A single missing tooth — one implant, one crown, without altering neighbouring teeth
- Several missing teeth — implants supporting a fixed bridge
- A full arch — through Teeth in Just One Day
- Loose dentures — implant-supported prostheses that stay in place
- Failing dental work — old crowns, bridges or partials needing rebuilding
The Dental Implant Process
- Comprehensive evaluation. We assess your oral health, bone and medical history.
- Treatment planning. We walk you through each stage before starting.
- Implant placement. Posts are placed under local anesthesia or IV sedation.
- Healing. The bone integrates with the implant, with temporaries keeping you functioning.
- Final restoration. Your custom crown, bridge or prosthesis is fitted and adjusted.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most patients in good general health with sufficient jawbone are candidates. Some need preparatory treatment such as grafting first, which is planned as part of the same process.
Good oral hygiene matters more to long-term success than age does. We treat patients well into their seventies and eighties.
If another practice has told you that you are not a candidate, a second evaluation is often worthwhile — particularly where bone loss was the reason. Techniques have moved on, and angled placement solves cases that would have been declined a decade ago.
Looking for an Implant Dentist Near You?
Our office is at 687 E Linton Ave in Springfield, IL.
Springfield, IL — our home city, and the easiest option given implant treatment involves several short visits.
Champaign, IL — patients travel west along I-72, and we sequence treatment to keep the number of trips down.
Mahomet, IL — a straightforward drive, with appointments grouped wherever the plan allows.
We also treat patients from Chatham, Decatur, Bloomington, Peoria and across Central Illinois.
See our before and after gallery, browse all dental services, or contact our Springfield office. Call (217) 522-1111.
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