Dental Implants in Orlando, FL
An implant has three parts: a titanium post placed into the jawbone, an abutment that sits above the gum, and the crown, bridge or denture that attaches to it. The post replaces the root, which is what distinguishes an implant from a bridge or denture and why it stops the bone resorbing.
That bone preservation is the practical argument for implants over the alternatives. A bridge requires cutting down the healthy teeth either side; a denture rests on the ridge and accelerates its loss. An implant does neither. Over fifteen or twenty years that difference compounds, which is why the comparison is rarely close once the long view is taken.
Which treatment applies comes down to three things: how many teeth are missing, whether the failing tooth is still in place, and how much bone is available. The options below cover each situation, and each has its own page with the detail.
Single Tooth Implants: : one missing tooth, replaced with an implant and a custom crown. If the tooth is still in place and needs removing, same day extraction and implant placement covers doing both in one visit. If you want the crown fitted the same day as the implant, that is one-day dental implants.
Implant Supported Bridges: : several missing teeth next to each other, restored on fewer implants than teeth. Usually the right answer for three or four adjacent gaps rather than placing an implant for each.
All-on-X Full Arch Implants: an entire upper or lower arch replaced on four to six implants with a fixed bridge. Where the bone supports loading on the day, Same Day Smile delivers the same treatment with a temporary arch fitted within 24 hours.
Implant Supported Dentures: : a denture anchored to implants rather than resting on the gums. Less involved than a fixed full arch, and it halts the bone loss that conventional dentures accelerate.
3D Guided Placement: not a separate treatment but how every implant here is placed. The position is planned on a 3D scan beforehand and the surgery follows that plan, rather than being judged in the chair.
Dental implants provide one of the most predictable and long lasting methods of replacing missing teeth.
- Restore Natural Appearance: Custom restorations are designed to match the shape, size, and color of your existing teeth for a seamless smile.
- Eat With Confidence: Implants provide excellent stability, allowing you to enjoy foods that may be difficult with removable dentures.
- Preserve Jawbone Health: Replacing missing tooth roots helps reduce the bone loss that naturally occurs after teeth are lost.
- Protect Nearby Teeth: Unlike traditional bridges, implants do not require adjacent healthy teeth to be altered for support.
- Improve Speech: Secure implant restorations eliminate concerns about slipping appliances while speaking.
- Long Lasting Performance: With proper care and regular dental visits, dental implants can provide decades of dependable function.
- Comfortable Everyday Living: Implants become a permanent part of your smile, allowing you to brush, floss, and care for them much like natural teeth.
Successful implant treatment requires careful diagnosis, precise surgical planning, and expertly crafted restorations. As a specialty prosthodontic practice, Makris Dental Prosthodontics focuses on restoring smiles with advanced implant solutions that prioritize both aesthetics and function.
Implant treatment is two disciplines, surgical and restorative, and most practices only do one. Here both happen under one roof along with our own dental laboratory, so the implant is positioned according to where the final restoration needs to sit rather than placed first and restored around afterward. As a specialty practice,
Why Patients Choose Our Practice
- Board Certified prosthodontic expertise
- Advanced CBCT imaging and digital treatment planning
- Customized implant restorations for natural aesthetics
- Comprehensive implant care from start to finish
- Precision focused restorative dentistry
- Comfortable and compassionate patient experience
- State of the art technology for predictable outcomes
- Personalized treatment plans designed for long term success
Our mission is to restore healthy smiles that look beautiful, function naturally, and improve our patients' quality of life.
Our Dental Implant Process
Every implant case begins with detailed planning to ensure safe treatment and predictable long term results.
Step 1: Comprehensive Consultation
We perform a complete oral examination, review your medical history, discuss your goals, and determine whether dental implants are the right option for your smile.
Step 2: Digital Diagnostics
Advanced CBCT imaging and digital scans allow us to evaluate bone quality, identify anatomical structures, and precisely map implant placement.
Step 3: Implant Placement
The implant is carefully positioned within the jawbone using precise surgical techniques that promote long term stability and successful healing.
Step 4: Healing and Bone Integration
Over the following months, the implant naturally fuses with the surrounding bone to create a durable foundation for the final restoration.
Step 5: Custom Restoration
Once healing is complete, we attach a custom crown, bridge, or implant supported prosthesis that is crafted to provide excellent aesthetics, comfort, and chewing function.
The cost of dental implants varies depending on your individual treatment needs and the type of restoration being provided.
Several factors may affect the total investment, including:
- Number of implants required
- Single tooth or full mouth restoration
- Bone grafting, if necessary
- Tooth extractions before implant placement
- Type of implant restoration
- Restorative materials selected
- Overall complexity of treatment
During your consultation, our team will perform a thorough evaluation, explain every aspect of your treatment plan, and provide a personalized estimate with complete transparency.
At Makris Dental Prosthodontics, we believe exceptional implant dentistry should be accessible to patients seeking lasting solutions for missing teeth. Our team will guide you through every available financial option and help maximize any applicable insurance benefits.
Financial Solutions Available
- Most PPO dental insurance plans accepted
- Insurance benefit verification assistance
- CareCredit financing available
- Cherry financing with affordable monthly payments
- Flexible payment options
- Transparent treatment estimates
- Personalized financial guidance from our experienced team
We are committed to helping you receive the care you need while making the financial process simple and stress free.
Dr. Elizabeta Cokovska is a Board Certified Prosthodontist with more than 30 years of experience restoring smiles through advanced implant and restorative dentistry. Her specialized education, extensive clinical background, and commitment to precision allow her to successfully treat everything from single tooth replacement to complex full mouth rehabilitation.
After completing advanced prosthodontic training and earning a Master of Science at Boston University, Dr. Cokovska has remained dedicated to continuing education and the latest innovations in implant dentistry. She combines evidence-based treatment with an artistic approach to create implant restorations that feel natural, function comfortably, and enhance each patient's overall smile.
Whether you are missing one tooth or several, Dr. Cokovska and the Makris Dental Prosthodontics team are committed to helping you regain a complete smile through customized dental implant treatment designed specifically for your needs.
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