From One Tooth to a Full Smile: Understanding Your Dental Implant Options

Losing a tooth—or several—can impact more than just your smile. It can affect your ability to chew, speak and feel confident. At Cary Implant and General Dentistry, we understand how important it is to restore your smile in a way that feels natural, secure and long-lasting. That’s why we specialize in a wide range of dental implant options tailored to your specific needs.

Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, our team is here to walk you through your options with empathy, honesty and a commitment to personalized care.

Single-Tooth Implants: Simple, Effective and Natural-Looking

If you’re missing just one tooth, a single-tooth implant is often the best solution. This involves placing a small titanium post into your jawbone that acts as a new root. Once healed, we attach a custom-made crown that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth. The result? A secure, natural-looking tooth that helps preserve bone health and keeps nearby teeth from shifting.

This is a great option for patients looking for a long-term, low-maintenance solution that looks and feels just like the real thing.

Implant-Retained Bridges and Dentures: The Middle Ground

If you’re missing multiple teeth but not ready for a full-arch solution, implant-retained bridges or dentures may be ideal. Unlike traditional removable dentures, these are anchored to dental implants for added security and stability.

You’ll enjoy:

• Improved chewing function

• Fewer dietary restrictions

• Less risk of shifting or slipping

• Better preservation of bone and facial structure

These options offer a strong, reliable alternative for those seeking improved comfort and aesthetics without replacing every missing tooth with an individual implant.

Full-Arch Dental Implants: A Complete Smile Transformation

For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth in an arch, full-arch dental implants provide a stable, life-changing solution. Also known as “All-on-X” implants, this technique uses just a few implants—typically 4 to 6 per arch—to support a full set of fixed teeth.

At Cary IGD, Dr. Jeff Casebier and Dr. Ivy Shen specialize in full-arch implant rehabilitation and complex restorative planning, combining advanced technology with compassionate care. Whether you’re transitioning from dentures or dealing with failing teeth, this solution restores your smile’s function, beauty and confidence.

Why Choose Cary Implant and General Dentistry?

We proudly serve the Cary, NC, community with a team of experienced, empathetic professionals who believe dental care should never be one-size-fits-all. Every treatment plan is customized around your goals, lifestyle and oral health condition. And thanks to in-house technology like CBCT scanning, CEREC same-day crowns and intraoral imaging, your care is precise, comfortable and efficient.

Patients often tell us how much they appreciate our family-like atmosphere, clear communication and nonjudgmental approach—especially those seeking comprehensive care between the ages of 45 and 80.

Flexible Payment Options and Free Consultations

We believe every patient deserves access to life-changing dental care. That’s why we offer:

• Free implant consultations or second opinions

• Flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry

• Transparent pricing with no surprise fees

• Support with most insurance plans, including in-network options with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental

Start Your Smile Journey Today

Whether you’re replacing one tooth or rebuilding your entire smile, our team at Cary Implant and General Dentistry is here to listen, care and create a plan that works for you. Schedule your consultation today.