Dental implants
in Miami
An implant replaces a missing tooth, root and all. Before you decide, we give you every step and its price in writing.
- Prices in writing first
- English & Español
Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–2
Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–2
Dental implants at a glance
- Placement visit
- 1–2 hours
- for one implant
- Visits in total
- 4–6
- over 3–6 months, mostly healing
- Does it hurt?
- Little to none
- The area is numbed. Most patients feel sore for a few days.
- Insurance
- Partly covered
- Depends on your plan. We check first.
Is an implant right for you?
Dr. Okafor first checks your gums, jawbone and general health. These are the usual reasons people ask about implants.
Not sure? Come in for a consultation. You don’t have to decide that day.
- A tooth is missingOne tooth, or several in a row.
- A tooth can’t be savedA filling, crown or root canal won’t hold it.
- Your denture or bridge movesIt slips, rubs or clicks when you eat.
- You want something fixed in placeSomething you brush and floss like a natural tooth.
- Your jawbone can hold itOr it can be built up first with a bone graft.
Four steps over 3 to 6 months
Most of that time is healing: the bone grows around the implant and holds it (dentists call this osseointegration). Times are general ranges. Yours depend on your bone and your health.
1. Consultation1 visit, about an hour
An exam, a 3D scan of your jaw, and your plan: each step and its price, in writing.
2. Implant placement1–2 hours
With local anesthesia, Dr. Okafor places a small titanium post where the root was. Most patients are back to normal routines within a day or two.
3. Healing3–6 months
The bone grows around the post. If the gap shows when you smile, you can wear a temporary tooth meanwhile.
4. Your new crown2–3 visits
A connector (the abutment) goes on the post, then a crown made to match your teeth. You chew on it like any other tooth.
1. Step 1 of 4
Consultation
1 visit, about an hour
An exam, a 3D scan of your jaw, and your plan: each step and its price, in writing.
2. Step 2 of 4
Implant placement
1–2 hours
With local anesthesia, Dr. Okafor places a small titanium post where the root was. Most patients are back to normal routines within a day or two.
3. Step 3 of 4
Healing
3–6 months
The bone grows around the post. If the gap shows when you smile, you can wear a temporary tooth meanwhile.
4. Step 4 of 4
Your new crown
2–3 visits
A connector (the abutment) goes on the post, then a crown made to match your teeth. You chew on it like any other tooth.
What a visit is like
We explain each step as we go. Raise a hand and we pause.
- You pick the timeBook online or call. We’re open Saturdays until 2 pm.
- We talk firstYour goals, your questions and your budget, before any tools come out.
- We check you’re numbWe test the numbing before we start and ask how you feel as we go.
- You leave with a planNext steps, timing and an estimate in writing.
After your implant
The first days
Soft foods, a cold compress and the rinse we give you. Soreness usually fades within a few days.
While it heals
Chew on the other side, skip smoking, and come to your check-ins so we can see the bone doing its job.
Every day
Brush and floss around it like a natural tooth. A water flosser helps under the crown.
Every six months
Cleanings, plus a check of the gum around the implant, where problems usually start.
What an implant costs, in writing
After your consultation you get a written estimate. Here is what one looks like, with example prices for a single tooth.
What changes the price
- How many teeth, and where they are
- Whether a tooth has to come out first
- Whether the bone needs a graft
- The crown material
Insurance
Many PPO plans pay part of the crown, and some part of the implant, up to the plan’s yearly maximum. We check your benefits and tell you what is likely to be covered before you decide.
Paying over time
Financing spreads the cost into monthly payments through a third-party lender. Because the steps are months apart, they can fall in two plan years, which can mean two yearly maximums.
Example estimate
Example prices
One implant with its crown
- Consultation and 3D scan
- $100–$350
- Implant post, placed
- $1,500–$2,500
- Abutment (the connector)
- $300–$600
- Crown
- $1,000–$2,000
- Example total
- $2,900–$5,450
If you need a bone graft, an example range is $300–$1,200 more. These are example ranges for a fictional practice. Your dentist gives you the real price in writing before anything starts.
Your implant dentist
Dr. Daniel Okafor
Implant & restorative dentist
Dr. Okafor places and restores implants at Brisa. He shows you your 3D scan on screen and goes over the plan before you agree to anything.
“I show you the scan on screen and go through each step before we start.”
- Focus
- Implants, crowns, bridges and root canals
- Languages
- English · Conversational Spanish
DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) · Advanced training in implant dentistry
What patients say
All reviews- Example review
“Dr. Okafor explained each step of my implant and gave me the price in writing before we started. The final bill matched it.”
- Example review
“I was nervous. They showed me the scan, told me how long healing takes and didn’t rush me. Having the estimate in writing helped.”
Rosa V.Dental implants
Questions about dental implants
The ones we hear most. Ask us anything else at your consultation.
How much do dental implants cost in Miami?
For one tooth, the implant, the connector and the crown together are shown in the example estimate above. The real price depends on the tooth, the bone and the crown material, so we give it to you in writing after your consultation.
Does getting an implant hurt?
The area is numbed, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain during placement. Afterwards, expect some soreness and swelling for a few days, usually eased with over-the-counter pain relief.
How long do dental implants last?
With good brushing, flossing and regular checkups, most implants last many years. The crown on top wears like any crown and may need replacing after 10 to 15 years.
Does insurance cover dental implants?
It depends on your plan. Many PPO plans pay part of the crown and some part of the implant, up to a yearly maximum. We check your benefits and tell you what is likely to be covered before you decide.
Implant or bridge: which is better?
A bridge is faster and rests on the teeth next to the gap. An implant stands on its own and leaves those teeth alone, but takes months to heal. Your dentist explains both for your mouth.
Can I get an implant if I smoke or have diabetes?
Often, yes, but both can slow healing and raise the chance of problems. Your dentist looks at your overall picture first and may suggest stopping smoking or steadying your blood sugar before placement.
Start with a consultation
An exam, a 3D scan and a written plan with prices. In English or Spanish, Saturdays included.
