(727) 531-4462(727) 531-4462Single-tooth, multi-tooth, and full-arch implants — surgically placed in-house by Dr. Cecilia Perera, a board-certified periodontist and Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Cecilia Perera, DDS, MS · Board-Certified Periodontist · Diplomate, American Academy of Periodontology · Last reviewed Dental implants are the long-term standard for replacing missing teeth — but the outcome depends on who places them and who restores them. At Baker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, surgical placement is done in-office by Dr. Cecilia Perera, who is a board-certified periodontist and Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. Crown design and placement is done by Dr. Craig Baker. Same building. Same team. Coordinated from the first consult through the final crown.
A titanium implant root replaces one missing tooth, topped with a custom porcelain crown that matches the surrounding teeth in shade and shape.
Two or more implants supporting an implant bridge — preserves jaw bone and avoids the trade-offs of a removable partial denture.
Four to six implants stabilize a fixed full-arch restoration — restoring an entire upper or lower set of teeth in one coordinated case.
Ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, and socket preservation grafts to build adequate bone before implant placement when needed.
Gum grafts and connective tissue grafts to build healthy gum architecture around implants for both function and aesthetics.
Existing or new dentures stabilized by 2–4 implants — eliminates the slipping/clicking of conventional dentures.
Dr. Cecilia Perera leads all surgical implant placement (single, multi-tooth, full-arch) plus bone and soft tissue grafting. Dr. Craig Baker designs and places the final crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration.
Typically 4–7 months from first consult to final crown for a single-tooth case. Bone grafting cases add 3–6 months. Full-arch cases run 6–9 months.
No. Surgical placement is done under local anesthesia (with optional sedation). Most patients describe post-op discomfort as less than expected — comparable to a tooth extraction.
With proper hygiene and routine maintenance, dental implants have 10-year survival rates above 95%. Many implants last 25+ years. The crown on top of the implant is usually replaced once during that lifetime.
Single implant + crown typically runs $4,000–$5,500 in our area. We provide treatment-plan pricing in writing before any work begins. Many patients have meaningful insurance coverage and we file claims for you.
Yes, those are alternatives — but bridges sacrifice tooth structure on the neighboring teeth, and dentures put pressure on the gums (which causes bone loss over time). For long-term outcomes, implants are usually the better path when feasible.
Call (727) 531-4462 or request a visit online. We will verify insurance and email you the new-patient paperwork before your first appointment.
