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• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, there are a few implant-focused options that are particularly convenient.

The most convenient options

• Union Dental Implant Center — East Austin and specifically focused on implant care, with surgical, restorative, digital, and lab work under one roof. This is worth considering if you want a practice centered primarily on implants rather than a general family dentist.
• Airport Dental Care / Dr. Brian LaBombard — 3851 Airport Blvd. This is extremely convenient if you're nearby. The practice offers implant restoration and restorative dentistry, and Dr. LaBombard has more than 20 years of dental experience. I'd specifically ask whether they perform the surgical implant placement themselves or coordinate that portion with an oral surgeon/periodontist. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

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• East Austin Oral Surgery — An oral-surgery practice that performs implant procedures and uses in-office 3D cone-beam imaging for planning. If you're looking for the surgical placement to be handled by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, this is a relevant option close to your area.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — A periodontics/implant specialty practice in Central Austin offering surgical implant care and guided implant placement. This type of specialist can be particularly relevant if you need bone or gum-tissue work along with the implant.

What I'd do in your situation

For a single missing tooth and straightforward case, I'd start with an implant-focused consultation and ask for a complete treatment plan covering extraction (if needed), bone grafting, implant placement, abutment, and final crown—not just the price of the implant itself.

If you want a specialist specifically for the surgical placement, I'd lean toward getting a consultation with an oral surgeon or periodontist rather than choosing solely based on proximity.

One important question when you call: “Do you place the implant and do the final crown in-house, or will I be referred to another provider?” That can make a big difference in convenience and total cost.

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g. Mueller, East Austin, Highland, or near I-35), I can narrow this down to the 3 closest implant specialists and compare their credentials, reviews, pricing/financing, and whether they handle placement + restoration under one roof.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS is a particularly convenient place to start. They specifically offer implant consultations and implant placement, and their consultation includes X-rays and 3D imaging to evaluate the jawbone. Perspective Dental

A few Austin options worth considering:

• Perspective Dental — 4631 Airport Blvd. Conveniently right on Airport Blvd.; offers implant consultation, 3D imaging, and the full process through crown placement. Perspective Dental
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — 7200 N MoPac. A periodontist/implant practice offering 3D CBCT evaluation, implant surgery, bone grafting and sinus lifts. This is worth considering if you have gum disease or significant bone loss.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St. A periodontal/implant specialty practice that offers guided implant placement and treatment of implant complications.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. An oral-surgery practice focused on surgical implant placement and bone grafting.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — 3423 Bee Caves Rd. Another specialist option if the surgical/periodontal side of your case is complicated.

For a single missing tooth with otherwise healthy gums and adequate bone, I'd start with the Airport Blvd office simply because it can handle the consultation and implant workflow in a convenient location. If you've been told you need bone grafting, have significant gum disease, or the case is complicated, I'd specifically seek a periodontist or oral surgeon for the surgical evaluation. The American College of Prosthodontists notes that implant treatment can appropriately involve a general dentist, prosthodontist, periodontist, or oral/maxillofacial surgeon depending on the case. American College of Prosthodontists

One thing I'd ask when booking: “Do you do the implant placement in-house, and who will place it—the general dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon? Will the consultation include a CBCT/3D scan?”

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. North Loop, Hyde Park, Mueller, or South of 51st) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow it down by distance and specialty.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d look specifically for an implant-focused practice that can handle both the surgical placement and the restorative crown, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because they’re nearby.

A few Austin options worth comparing:

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A. This is probably the most convenient option for you. They advertise implant dentistry and free implant consultations, and their implant process includes X-rays and 3D imaging. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N MoPac Expy. This is more implant-specialized: the Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together, with 3D CBCT imaging during consultation and implant placement handled by oral surgeons. ClearChoice
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — 7800 N MoPac Expy. A prosthodontist-led implant practice, which can be particularly useful when the cosmetic/restorative result is a major consideration.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. More surgery-focused, so I'd consider this if you already know you need an extraction, bone graft, or more complicated implant placement.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St. Another oral-surgery option for the surgical side of implant treatment.

What I'd do in your position

For a single missing tooth and a relatively straightforward case, I'd start with Perspective Dental because it's essentially right on Airport Blvd and specifically offers implant consultations.

For a complex case, multiple implants, significant bone loss, or if you want a specialist-heavy implant team, I'd get a second consultation at ClearChoice or a prosthodontist/oral-surgeon practice. ClearChoice's Austin team explicitly combines prosthodontic treatment planning with oral-surgery placement. ClearChoice

One important question when you call: “Do you perform the implant placement in-house, and who places it—the general dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon? And is the final crown made/placed by the same practice?” That will tell you much more than simply asking whether they “do implants.”

If you tell me whether it's one tooth or multiple, which tooth (roughly), and whether the tooth is already out or needs extraction, I can narrow these down to the most appropriate 2–3 practices for your situation.

• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re talking about Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d lean toward a periodontist or oral surgeon for the implant placement, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because they advertise implants. The surgical planning, bone quality, gum health, and possible grafting matter a lot.

My first choice

Texas Periodontists — North Austin, 12319 N Mopac Expy

This would be my first consultation to book. It’s a periodontal/implant specialty practice, offers 3D-guided implant planning, and specifically coordinates implant treatment with general dentists. Austin Dentist Finder

Another particularly strong option is Austin Periodontal Associates, led by board-certified periodontist Andrew Verrett, DDS, MS. They place everything from single-tooth implants to full-arch cases and use 3D imaging for planning. Their office is at 7800 N Mopac, which is reasonably convenient from the Airport Blvd area. Austin Periodontal Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

Other Austin options worth comparing

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — good choice if you specifically want an oral surgeon handling the surgical portion; they offer 3D imaging and implant placement.
• North Austin Oral Surgery — another strong surgical option, particularly if the case involves extraction, bone grafting, or more complicated implant work.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — specialty periodontal/implant surgery practice; potentially attractive if you're looking for a more surgical/periodontal-focused approach.
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX — worth considering if you want the restorative/cosmetic side and implant treatment coordinated in one general-dentistry practice; it has a large volume of patient reviews. Birdeye

For a single missing tooth, my preference would be: periodontist for implant placement + a good restorative dentist for the crown, unless you find a practice where both sides are genuinely handled by appropriately trained clinicians.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

1. Will you take a CBCT/3D scan?
2. Who actually places the implant, and what is their specialty?
3. Will I need a bone graft or sinus lift?
4. Which implant system do you use?
5. Is the crown included in the quoted price?
6. What's the total cost from extraction (if needed) through final crown?
7. How many single-tooth implants does the doctor place each year?

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. North Loop, Mueller, East Austin, or south toward Ben White) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best practices geographically and by implant expertise.

Absolutely — I can narrow this down to dentists who consult and place dental implants, rather than just general dentists.

Since “off Airport Boulevard” could mean different parts of Austin, I need your location to recommend nearby offices accurately:

Once you share it, I’ll compare the best implant-focused options nearby, including implant experience, credentials, reviews, consultation approach, and whether the same practice can handle both placement and restoration.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702
• Austin Oral Surgery - 711 W 38th St Ste. A-1, Austin, TX 78705
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704
• Austin Implants & Periodontics - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 1, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78748
• Austin Oral Surgery - 2501 W William Cannon Dr suite 6b, Austin, TX 78745
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746
• Austin Oral Surgery - 7800 N Mopac Expy Suite 270, Austin, TX 78759
• Capital Texas Dental Implants and Periodontics - 10601 Pecan Park Rd Unit 101, Austin, TX 78750
• Midtown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 901 W 38th St #410, Austin, TX 78705

Since you said Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d focus on practices that can actually handle the surgical placement—not just a general dentist who refers the implant surgery out.

My shortlist

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St. This would be my first call for a single-tooth implant near your area. It’s very close to East Austin and specifically focused on implants.
• East Austin Oral Surgery — 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. A strong choice if you want an oral surgeon doing the surgical portion, particularly if extraction, bone grafting, or a more complicated case is involved.
• Austin Oral Surgery — 711 W 38th St. Another established oral-surgery option; useful if you want the surgical placement handled by an oral/maxillofacial surgeon.
• Austin Dental Implants — 6500 N Mopac Expy. Specifically implant-focused and highly rated, though farther from Airport Blvd.

There are also two particularly convenient implant-oriented dentists right on Airport Blvd: Perspective Dental at 4631 Airport Blvd offers implant dentistry, while Dr. Brian LaBombard's practice at 3851 Airport Blvd offers implant restoration and consultations. Perspective Dental Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

If this were my choice: I'd start with Union Dental Implant Center for a straightforward implant, or East Austin Oral Surgery if the tooth needs extraction/bone grafting or the case is complicated. For an implant, I would specifically ask whether the same practice is responsible for CBCT/3-D planning, implant placement, and final crown restoration, and get the total cost before committing.

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g. near I-35, 38th, 51st, etc.) and whether it's one tooth or multiple, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options by distance, reviews, implant expertise, and likely cost.

Since you said Austin, I can help narrow this down, but I need your Austin location (city/area) rather than the estimated location I have, which is not reliable for this question.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States

Since you said Austin and “off Airport Boulevard,” I’d narrow it to practices along or close to Airport Blvd rather than sending you across town.

My first pick: Perspective Dental

Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-371-8858)

This is probably the best first call for your situation. They specifically advertise dental implants, are right on Airport Blvd, and offer a free implant consultation. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental

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Also worth considering

• Union Dental Implant Center — A particularly interesting option if you want a practice focused specifically on implants, with surgical, restorative, digital dentistry and an in-house lab under one roof.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — I'd consider this if your case may involve bone loss, gum disease, bone grafting, or a more complicated implant. It's a periodontics/implant specialty practice and offers guided implant placement.
• Airport Dental Care — 3851 Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard's practice specifically offers implant restoration and welcomes new patients, so it's another very convenient option if you're near central/east Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD airport-dental.com

If it were me, I'd start with Perspective Dental for the consultation, particularly because you're already near Airport Blvd. If you're looking for a surgeon-led opinion rather than a general dentist's implant consultation, I'd instead lean toward Council Oak Perio.

One important thing to ask when you call: “Do you perform the implant placement in-house, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon/periodontist for placement?” Consultation, extraction, bone grafting, implant placement, and the final crown aren't necessarily done by the same clinician.

If you tell me roughly which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. 38th, 45th, 53rd, 12th/East Austin) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow it to the 2–3 best choices for you.

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Moontower Dental - 5307 Airport Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• ArkLaTex Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 7600 Fern Ave #600, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
• Oral Surgery Associates - 2120 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop d, Shreveport, LA 71118, United States
• Sikes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 6912 Fern Loop Suite A, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
• Dr. Ghali E. Ghali, MD - 2508 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop #410, Shreveport, LA 71118, United States
• Willis Knighton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists - 2508 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop #410, Shreveport, LA 71118, United States
• Shreveport Periodontal Specialists - Shreveport - 745 Edgemont St, Shreveport, LA 71106, United States
• LA Prosthetic Dentistry - 275 Kayla St #100, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
• Oral Surgery Associates - 1525 Doctors Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111, United States
• ArkLaTex Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 1050 Bancorp South Cr Ste 400, Bossier City, LA 71111, United States
• Walter J. James, DDS, MD, APC - 915 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize a dentist who does implants regularly and can either place the implant or coordinate seamlessly with an oral surgeon/periodontist. For an implant, the “best” fit depends on whether you need a simple single-tooth implant, bone grafting, extractions, or a more complex case.

Here are a few Austin options I’d put on your shortlist:

Closest / convenient near Airport Blvd

Airport Dental Care

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-291-6684)

This is probably the first place I’d call given your location. The practice specifically offers dental implant restoration and is on Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
Good fit if: you want a convenient consultation, implant planning, and a dentist who can handle the restorative side (the crown/tooth portion). Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

Moontower Dental

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-489-0474)

Also very close to Airport Blvd. They advertise implant restorations among their services. Moontower Dental
Good fit if: you want a neighborhood-style practice and may need general dental work coordinated with your implant.

If you want a more implant-specialist approach

For implant placement itself, I’d also consider getting a consultation with a specialist (periodontist or oral surgeon), especially if you have:

• bone loss
• a tooth that needs extraction first
• sinus lift needs (upper back teeth)
• multiple implants
• a history of gum disease

A good implant workflow is often:

1. CBCT 3D scan + exam
2. Treatment plan (implant size/location, grafting if needed)
3. Implant placement
4. Healing period
5. Final crown/restoration

Questions I’d ask when you call

• “Do you place the implant screw, or do you only restore implants placed elsewhere?”
• “Who performs the surgery if I need bone grafting?”
• “Do you use guided implant surgery/CBCT imaging?”
• “What is the total estimated cost from extraction (if needed) through final crown?”

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you’re near (north/Hyde Park area vs Mueller/east side), which tooth is being replaced (front/back, upper/lower), and whether you already lost the tooth or it needs extraction, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 offices.

1. CBCT 3D scan + exam
2. Treatment plan (implant size/location, grafting if needed)
3. Implant placement
4. Healing period
5. Final crown/restoration

Questions I’d ask when you call

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Oasis Prosthodontics, Marina Funtik, DMD, MS, FACP - 5725 Erindale Dr #200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, United States
• Pickle Prosthodontics - 9480 Briar Village Point Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, United States
• Rocky Mountain Periodontal Specialists LLC - 595 Chapel Hills Dr Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, United States
• Smile Now Colorado Springs Dentures and Implants - 5910 Stetson Hills Blvd #110, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, United States
• Mountain Top Periodontics & Implants - Colorado Springs - 3920 N Union Blvd #380, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, United States
• Oral Surgery Associates of Colorado Springs - 5745 Erindale Dr Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, United States
• Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery - Central - 1644 Medical Center Point Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, United States
• Colorado Oral Surgery Group - 6110 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, United States
• Mile High Denture & Implant Centers - 6110 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, United States
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist P.C. - 8580 Scarborough Dr Ste 240, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, United States

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize implant experience and who actually does the surgical placement, not just proximity.

My Austin shortlist

1. Airport Dental Care — best convenient first stop

• It’s right on Airport Blvd, so it’s extremely convenient.
• Dr. Brian LaBombard offers implant restoration and has 20+ years in dentistry. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• Important: their site specifically describes implant restoration, so I would ask whether they personally place the implant or refer the surgical placement to an oral surgeon/periodontist. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• airport-dental.com
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — my pick if you want the surgical placement done by a specialist

• Their surgeons are board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeons with residency training in implant placement. They also use 3-D/computer-guided implant surgery. OSS Austin OSS Austin
• This is particularly attractive if you need an extraction, bone graft, sinus work, or have a more complicated implant site.
• ossaustin.com
• Austin Implants & Periodontics — excellent option for implant-focused periodontal care

• Dr. Cuong Ha is a board-certified periodontist, and the practice specializes in implants and periodontal procedures. austinimplants.com
• A periodontist is especially worth considering if you have gum disease, bone loss, recession, or need bone grafting.
• austinimplants.com
• Advanced Dental Implant Center — worth considering if you want a highly implant-focused practice

• The practice says implant placement/restoration is its primary focus rather than an occasional service, and reports more than 100,000 implants placed across its doctors. Advanced Dental Implant Center

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd book the consultation with Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin, while also asking Airport Dental Care whether they can handle the restorative side. For a single implant, having a good surgeon + restorative dentist working together is often a better setup than choosing a general dentist solely because they're close.

At the consultation, ask these five questions:

• Who will physically place the implant?
• Who will make and place the final crown?
• Will I need a bone graft or sinus lift?
• Will you take a CBCT/3-D scan before planning the implant?
• What is the total price from extraction (if needed) through the final crown, including grafting, abutment, imaging, and follow-ups?

If you tell me whether this is a front tooth or molar, whether the tooth is already extracted, and roughly which part of Airport Blvd you're on, I can narrow this to the 2–3 Austin implant dentists/surgeons I'd personally interview first, including distance and review history.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Ideal Dental Mueller - 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Dolman Oral Surgery - 16 E 52nd St #402, New York, NY 10022, United States
• NYC Dental Implants Center - 121 E 60th St Ste 6C2, New York, NY 10065, United States
• Mid-Manhattan Oral Surgery, PC - 36 West 44th Street, Suite 600 Between, 5th and 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, United States
• Park Avenue Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery: James Choi, MD, DMD, FACS - 531 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065
• Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - 110 E 40th St Rm 500, New York, NY 10016, United States
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of New York City - 501 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
• Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry - 121 E 60th St Ste 6C1, New York, NY 10022, United States
• David A. Koslovsky, DDS, FACS, FACD - 800B 5th Ave Ste 1, New York, NY 10065, United States
• NYC Periodontics and Implant Dentistry: Scott O. Kissel, DMD, PC - 501 Madison Ave Ste 2101, New York, NY 10022, United States
• Better Living through Dentistry : Manhattan - 155 W 68th St #228, New York, NY 10023

If you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for an implant consultation.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd. This is my first choice for your situation because the practice specifically focuses on implant dentistry and is very close to the Airport Blvd corridor. Their site explicitly offers implant consultations and placement. Perspective Dental
• Airport Dental Care — 3851 Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard has 20+ years of dental experience and offers implant restoration. This could be a convenient option, although I'd clarify whether they personally handle the surgical placement or coordinate with an oral surgeon. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• Ideal Dental Mueller — 2201 Airport Blvd. They advertise implants placed and restored in-house, plus oral surgery and 3D/digital imaging capabilities. This is a particularly convenient option if you want the consultation and treatment coordinated under one roof. Ideal Dental

Who I'd book

I'd start with Perspective Dental, assuming you're looking for a straightforward single-tooth implant and want someone close to home.

One important distinction: implant placement and implant restoration aren't always done by the same dentist. For a complicated extraction, significant bone loss, sinus lift, multiple implants, or an implant in a cosmetically demanding front-tooth area, I'd strongly consider getting a consultation with a periodontist or board-certified oral surgeon as well. For example, Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin specifically offers implant surgery, 3D imaging and computer-guided implant navigation. OSSAustin

At your first consultation, I'd ask:

1. Do you personally place the implant, or refer the surgical portion out?
2. Will you take a CBCT/3D scan before planning it?
3. What implant system do you use?
4. Is bone grafting likely in my case?
5. What's the total price, including extraction, grafting, implant, abutment, crown, imaging and follow-ups?
6. Who handles complications if the implant doesn't integrate?

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. Mueller, North Loop, East Austin) and whether this is one missing tooth vs. several, I can narrow it down to the 3 best implant specialists within about 10–15 minutes of you, including reviews, credentials, pricing/financing and insurance.

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Round Rock Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 7200 Wyoming Springs Dr #1000, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d prioritize a dentist who either places implants themselves or has a strong implant referral network (oral surgeon + restorative dentist). For an implant consultation, I’d look at these first:

Best nearby options

Airport Dental Care — closest fit

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-291-6684)

• Very convenient if you’re living along Airport Blvd.
• Offers dental implant restoration and restorative dentistry; Dr. Brian LaBombard’s office specifically lists implant services. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• Good choice if you need a single implant or a straightforward case and want one office coordinating the crown/restoration. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — very close, implant-focused

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-371-8858)

• Located on Airport Blvd near the North Loop area.
• They advertise implant dentistry and implant consultations. Perspective Dental
• Worth comparing if you want a second opinion on treatment plan and pricing. Perspective Dental

Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — for complex implant placement

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-320-1640)

• A good choice if you need the surgical portion done by an oral & maxillofacial surgeon (bone grafting, difficult extractions, multiple implants, etc.).
• Many implant cases are split: surgeon places the implant, general dentist/prosthodontist restores the tooth.

East Austin Oral Surgery — convenient East Austin surgical option

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-649-1180)

• Offers implant-related oral surgery and may be a good referral destination if your dentist wants a specialist involved.

My shortlist for your situation

If you’re a new Austin resident and want a practical starting point:

1. Book a consultation at Airport Dental Care (closest, convenient, can evaluate the whole case). Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
2. Get a second opinion at Perspective Dental before committing, especially if the quote is several thousand dollars. Perspective Dental
3. If they mention bone loss, sinus lift, grafting, or a complicated extraction, ask for an oral surgeon consult.

When you call, ask:

• “Do you place the implant in-house, or do you refer the surgical placement?”
• “Who is the implant surgeon?”
• “Do you use 3D CBCT imaging for planning?”
• “What is the total cost including implant, abutment, crown, grafting if needed, and follow-ups?”

If you tell me which condo area on Airport Blvd (Mueller, East Austin, North Loop, etc.), how many teeth you need replaced, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down further.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Premier Oral Facial & Implant Surgery - 44081 Pipeline Plaza Ste 220, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Loudoun Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 44340 Premier Plaza #100, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Loudoun Center for Oral Surgery - 46161 Westlake Dr suite #200, Sterling, VA 20165, United States
• Northern Virginia Oral Surgery Centers - Ashburn - 20405 Exchange St Ste 251, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Esthetique Dentistry of Ashburn - 44121 Leesburg Pike Ste 225, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Lansdowne Oral Surgery and Implant Centers - 19441 Golf Vista Plaza STE 130, Lansdowne, VA 20176, United States
• Ashburn Dentistry by Design - 20905 Professional Plaza #210, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Stone Ridge Oral & Facial Surgery-Mark M. Armanious DMD - 24600 Millstream Dr Ste 490, Aldie, VA 20105, United States
• NOVA Implant & Perio Specialists - 21165 Whitfield Pl, Sterling, VA 20165, United States
• Virginia Dental Solutions - 44095 Pipeline Plaza #220, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d look for a dentist who either places implants themselves or works closely with an oral surgeon/periodontist. For an implant, the best fit is usually someone who will evaluate the whole plan (bone, gum health, bite, crown, and long-term maintenance), not just the implant screw.

A few nearby options worth considering:

Closest / convenient options

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — probably the most convenient if you want to stay near Airport Blvd. They advertise dental implant consultations and implant treatment planning, including 3D imaging and evaluation of the jawbone. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental

Good choice if: you want a nearby office that can coordinate the process in one place.

• Airport Dental Care — very close to central Airport Blvd and offers implant restoration services. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

Good choice if: you need the restorative side (the crown/tooth portion) and want a neighborhood practice.

If you want a more implant-specialist route

• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center Austin — their Austin team includes an oral surgeon and focuses specifically on implant cases. ClearChoice

Good choice if: you have multiple missing teeth, need full-arch work, or want an implant-only consultation.

What I’d ask when you call

Ask these questions before booking:

1. “Do you place the implant or only restore it with a crown?”
2. “Who performs the surgery — general dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon?”
3. “Will my consultation include a CBCT 3D scan?”
4. “If I need bone grafting or a sinus lift, do you handle that in-house?”
5. “Can you give me the implant brand, total cost, and timeline in writing?”

For a single missing tooth, I’d probably start with Perspective Dental or Airport Dental Care because of your location, then get a second opinion from an implant specialist if the case involves bone loss, front teeth, or a complicated extraction. Perspective Dental Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

If you tell me which condo building/part of Airport Blvd (north of 51st, Mueller area, east side, etc.), whether it’s one tooth or multiple teeth, and your insurance (if any), I can narrow it down further.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• DiPilla Dentistry of Detroit - 1 Woodward Ave #1625, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
• Detroit Oral Surgery & Implants - 22731 Newman St #240, Dearborn, MI 48124, United States
• Detroit Dental Spa - 2130 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216, United States
• My Detroit Dentist - 7411 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
• Dental Implant Center Of Royal Oak - 4251 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073, United States
• Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 20675 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, United States
• Katranji & Nemeth Periodontics and Dental Implants - 29829 Telegraph Rd #111, Southfield, MI 48034, United States
• Amazing Smiles Dental Implant Center - 26699 W 12 Mile Rd #200, Southfield, MI 48034, United States
• South Shore OMS, P.C. - 19249 Allen Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48183, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Southfield - 28411 Northwestern Hwy Ste 115, Southfield, MI 48034, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d shortlist two nearby options, with one clear first choice:

1. Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — my first call for you.

They’re actually on Airport Blvd and specifically advertise implant dentistry, so the location is extremely convenient. Their practice handles implant treatment rather than simply referring you elsewhere. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental

2. Airport Dental Care / Dr. Brian LaBombard — another very convenient option.

Dr. LaBombard has more than 20 years in dentistry and offers implant restoration and restorative dentistry. One thing I'd clarify when booking is who performs the actual surgical implant placement versus the crown/restoration. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

3. If your case is complicated, I'd consider an oral surgeon for the surgical consultation. Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery specifically focuses on implant surgery and describes a workflow covering 3D/digital imaging, treatment planning, implant placement, healing, and the final crown. Eggleston Oral & Facial Surgery

What I'd do

If this is a straightforward single-tooth implant, I'd start with Perspective Dental because it's extremely close to Airport Blvd and explicitly offers implants.

When you call, ask:

“I’m looking for a consultation for a dental implant, including evaluation, implant placement, and the final crown. Do you perform the implant surgery in-house, and will I see the doctor who will actually place it?”

Also ask whether the consultation includes 3D/CBCT imaging, whether you might need a bone graft, the estimated total cost from extraction through final crown, and whether they coordinate the surgical and restorative portions themselves.

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g. near Mueller, 51st, East Riverside, etc.) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can compare 3–5 Austin implant dentists/oral surgeons by distance, implant credentials, reviews, pricing transparency, and whether they place the implant themselves.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• 8118 Dental Professionals - 8118 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• 38th Street Dental - 1500 W 38th St Ste 56, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize a practice that actually does implant placement—not just a general dentist who refers the surgery out.

My shortlist

1. Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd

• This is probably the best convenience + comprehensive-care option for you.
• They specifically advertise dental implants and do 3D imaging/CBCT as part of the consultation to assess the jawbone and plan treatment. Perspective Dental
• It’s literally on Airport Blvd, so it’s particularly convenient if you just moved into that area.
• My pick if you want to start with one office and see whether they can handle the whole case.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St

• I'd seriously consider this if the case involves bone loss, gum disease, an extraction, or a potentially difficult implant.
• A periodontist is specifically trained in the gums, bone, and surgical side of implant treatment.
• It's also relatively close to central/north-central Austin.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St

• Strong choice if you want an oral surgeon handling the surgical placement, particularly if you need extraction/bone grafting along with the implant.
• They specifically perform implant placement and related pre-implant procedures.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N Mopac

• Worth getting a consultation here as a comparison quote, particularly if you're considering multiple implants or full-arch work.
• Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons in-house and uses 3D CBCT planning. ClearChoice
• I wouldn't automatically choose them just because they're an implant center, though—I'd compare the treatment plan and total price against an independent specialist.

One thing I'd do before booking

If this is one missing tooth, I'd actually get two consultations: one from a specialist (periodontist/oral surgeon) and one from a restorative dentist/prosthodontist. The important question isn't just "Can you put an implant in?" but:

• Do I need a bone graft or sinus lift?
• Who extracts the tooth, if applicable?
• Who actually places the implant?
• Who makes/places the crown?
• What implant system are you using?
• Is the CBCT included in the consultation?
• What's the total all-in cost, including grafting, abutment, crown, temporary tooth, and follow-ups?
• Who handles complications if the implant doesn't integrate?

If you tell me whether it's a single front tooth, molar, or multiple teeth—and whether the tooth is already missing or needs to be extracted—I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin dentists I'd personally interview first.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Moontower Dental - 5307 Airport Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Broward Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - 4350 Sheridan St #201D, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States
• Dr. Juan Carlos Giraldo | implant and cosmetic Dentist – Dania Beach, FL - 435 E Sheridan St, Dania Beach, FL 33004, United States
• Fort Lauderdale OMS - 2000 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States
• Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery - 2699 Stirling Rd STE C201, Davie, FL 33312, United States
• Dr. Richard D. Salzmann, DMD - 9720 Stirling Rd #209, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, United States
• Blum-Nico Oral-Facial Surgery Associates - 2999 NE 191st St Unit 607, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
• Hollywood Oral Surgery and Dental Implants - 4420 Sheridan St # B, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States
• Upper Dental Hollywood - 3595 Sheridan St #103, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States
• Plantation Oral Surgery and Dental Implants - 201 NW 70th Ave Ste A, Plantation, FL 33317, United States
• Ascend Dental and Implant Center - 2001 Hollywood Blvd Spc 10, Hollywood, FL 33020, United States

If you mean Austin, Texas, and you’re living around Airport Boulevard, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for an implant consultation.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd. They specifically advertise dental implants and are very close to the Airport Blvd corridor. Their practice describes itself as an implant-focused Austin dental office. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental
• Airport Dental Care — 3851 Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard offers implant restoration and has 20+ years of dental experience. This is another particularly convenient option if you're near central/east Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• Moontower Dental — 5307 Airport Blvd. Locally owned, and they offer implant restorations. I'd consider them more for the restorative/general-dentistry side of an implant case. Moontower Dental

My pick

I'd start with Perspective Dental for the consultation, particularly if you want the same office to evaluate the tooth, plan the implant, and coordinate the restoration.

One important distinction: “implant placement” and “implant restoration” aren't always performed by the same dentist. For a straightforward case, a general dentist with substantial implant experience can be a great choice. If you need a bone graft, sinus lift, have significant bone loss, or the extraction is complicated, I'd want an oral surgeon or periodontist involved.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

1. Do you place the implant yourself, or refer placement to a specialist?
2. Do you use 3D CBCT imaging for implant planning?
3. What is the total all-in price, including extraction, grafting if needed, implant, abutment and crown?
4. Who handles complications or implant failure?
5. What implant system/brand do you use?
6. How long will the complete process take?

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g. north of 51st, around 38th, near East 7th, etc.) and whether this is one missing tooth or several, I can narrow it down to the 3 best Austin implant specialists for your particular case, including reviews, credentials, proximity, and likely price range.

• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Periodontal Associates - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 310, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• 38th Street Dental - 1500 W 38th St Ste 56, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• 8118 Dental Professionals - 8118 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Eaddy Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, PLLC - 3502 Wild Cherry Dr Bldg. 11, Austin, TX 78738, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

If you’re around Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize an implant-focused periodontist or prosthodontist rather than simply picking a highly rated general dentist. For a single implant, you want someone who can evaluate the bone/gum situation, plan the implant precisely, and coordinate the crown afterward.

My Austin shortlist

1. Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — my first call

• 7200 N Mopac Expy #210
• Periodontist specializing in implants, including bone procedures and full-arch cases.
• Particularly convenient from the Airport Blvd/central-north Austin area.
• A recent Austin Reddit discussion specifically mentioned Dr. Williamson as a highly competent, conservative option for implant work. Reddit
• Why I'd choose him: specialist-level implant surgery without being a big chain.
• Austin Periodontal Associates — excellent alternative

• 7800 N Mopac Expy #310
• Implant-focused periodontics with board-certified periodontal/implant-surgery expertise.
• Also very convenient if you're north of downtown.
• Their patient feedback includes positive comments about painless implant experiences.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — if you need surgical complexity

• 1500 W 38th St #51
• Oral surgeon/implant practice; offers implant placement and bone grafting.
• I'd lean this way if your tooth needs extraction, you have substantial bone loss, or you expect a more involved surgical case.
• 38th Street Dental — convenient all-in-one option

• 1500 W 38th St #56
• General practice with significant implant experience.
• The practice says Dr. Mike Meek has extensive implant education and has lectured for Nobel Biocare.
• I'd consider this if you want a more traditional dentist relationship and the case is relatively straightforward.

What I'd personally do

Book a consultation with Williamson Perio first. If they confirm you need an implant, I'd ask them to give you the complete treatment plan—including whether you need an extraction, bone graft, implant, abutment and crown, and exactly who will make/place the crown.

Then compare the written plan and total cost against a prosthodontist if the case is aesthetically demanding (front tooth, multiple implants, failing existing dental work, etc.). A prosthodontist specializes in the restoration/design side of complex tooth replacement.

One important distinction: implant placement and the final crown don't necessarily have to be done by the same dentist. In fact, a periodontist may place the implant while a prosthodontist/general dentist restores it. That's perfectly normal.

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g., North Loop, Mueller, Hyde Park, East Austin) and whether this is one tooth or multiple, I can narrow this to the 3 best choices within ~10–15 minutes of you, including which ones appear strongest on credentials, reviews, implant experience, and likely cost/insurance considerations.

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Midtown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 901 W 38th St #410, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• The Dental Implant Center - 5120 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209, United States
• PERIOLIFE Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - 10204 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, United States
• Dallas Oral Surgery Associates - 8315 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 225, Dallas, TX 75231, United States
• Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates Dental Implant Experts - 6140 Sherry Ln, Dallas, TX 75225, United States
• Doctors Implants - 8215 Westchester Dr #112, Dallas, TX 75225, United States
• Metroplex Surgical Arts - 7988 W Virginia Dr, Dallas, TX 75237, United States
• Dallas Periodontics and Dental Implants - 7557 Rambler Rd #918, Dallas, TX 75231, United States
• R. David Brumbaugh, DDS - 4514 Cole Ave #920, Dallas, TX 75205, United States
• PURE Oral Surgery | Dallas - 3760 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220, United States
• Highland Park Periodontics & Dental Implants - 4514 Cole Ave #902, Dallas, TX 75205, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d put Airport Dental Care / Dr. Brian LaBombard at the top of the list for convenience, but there’s an important distinction: for an implant, I’d want the dentist doing the restoration to have a clear plan with the clinician doing the surgical placement if they aren’t the same person.

My Austin shortlist

1. Airport Dental Care — Dr. Brian LaBombard

• Literally on Airport Blvd, so it’s exceptionally convenient for you.
• The practice specifically offers dental implant restoration and restorative dentistry, and Dr. LaBombard has 20+ years of dental experience. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• He also has strong patient-review history: 4.97/5 from 112+ reviews on Zocdoc. Zocdoc
• My take: Great first consultation if you need a straightforward single-tooth implant and want a convenient general dentist to coordinate the process.
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS

• Also right on Airport Boulevard.
• They specifically market themselves as an implant-focused practice and offer dental implant treatment. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental
• My take: I'd consider this alongside Airport Dental Care, particularly if you want the dentist to handle more of the implant process in-house.
• Midtown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• This is the one I'd consider if your case is surgically complicated—for example, you need a bone graft, have limited bone, need an extraction first, or have multiple implants.
• They specifically perform guided implant surgery using 3-D imaging and handle bone-related implant cases. Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• My take: Strong choice for the surgical side of an implant rather than simply choosing a convenient general dentist.
• ClearChoice Austin

• Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together in one location, with 3-D scanning and implant treatment planning. ClearChoice ClearChoice
• My take: Worth getting a second opinion if you're talking about multiple teeth, full-arch implants, or extensive reconstruction. For a single routine implant, I'd probably start with a local private practice instead.

What I'd do in your shoes

If it's one missing tooth, I'd book a consultation with Airport Dental Care first, and specifically ask:

“Do you personally place the implant, or do you refer the surgical placement to an oral surgeon/periodontist? And will the consultation include the 3-D imaging needed to determine whether I need a bone graft?”

That question matters because “we do dental implants” can mean restoring an implant with a crown, rather than actually performing the surgical placement.

If you tell me which tooth you're replacing (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already extracted, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin practices I'd actually choose, including estimated costs and which one I'd book first.

• Austin Periodontal Associates - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 310, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• 38th Street Dental - 1500 W 38th St Ste 56, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• 8118 Dental Professionals - 8118 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize implant specialists rather than a general dentist who occasionally places implants. For a consultation and eventual placement, these are the Austin options I’d look at first:

• Austin Periodontal Associates — My first choice for a single or several implants. It’s a periodontal/implant specialty practice, conveniently off MoPac, and Dr. Andrew Verrett is a board-certified periodontist who focuses on implant placement and bone/soft-tissue regeneration. Their site says the doctors have 30+ years of combined implant-placement experience. Austin Periodontal
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — Another strong specialist option relatively close to central/north Austin. They handle implant placement as well as bone procedures and sinus lifts when needed.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — I'd consider this particularly if you need an extraction, bone grafting, sedation, or a more surgical/complex implant case.
• 38th Street Dental — Worth considering if you'd prefer a general/restorative dentist handling more of the process under one roof; they advertise implants, bone grafting and full-mouth reconstruction.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — A good oral-surgeon option near UT/central Austin for the surgical placement side of an implant. Their practice specifically handles implants and pre-implant procedures.

One I'd seriously consider for you

If this is one missing tooth and you're looking for high-quality, conventional implant treatment rather than an aggressive “same-day teeth” package, I'd start with Austin Periodontal Associates. A periodontist is particularly useful when gum health, bone volume, grafting, or implant-site preservation could affect the outcome. Austin Periodontal

If you have multiple failing teeth or you're considering full-mouth/All-on-4, I'd approach the decision differently. A multidisciplinary center such as ClearChoice has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together, including Dr. Whit Pharr and oral surgeons Drs. Kacey Howell and Daniel Szalay. ClearChoice ClearChoice

One important point: don't book based solely on whoever advertises “same-day implants.” Implant treatment often involves extraction → possible bone grafting → implant placement → several months of integration → final crown, although immediate placement/restoration is appropriate in some cases. ClearChoice

If you tell me (1) how many teeth you need replaced, (2) whether the tooth is already out or needs extraction, and (3) roughly where on Airport Blvd you're located, I can narrow this to the 3 best offices for you, including distance, reviews, implant credentials, and which one I'd personally book first.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Innovative Periodontics & Implants: Donald G Flynn, DDS - 1177 N Highland Ave #103, Aurora, IL 60506, United States
• Revive Dentistry of Naperville - 2752 Forgue Dr #118, Naperville, IL 60564, United States
• Chicago Implant Studio - 2460 S Eola Rd Unit k, Aurora, IL 60503, United States
• Derrick L. Williamson, DDS, MS, PC - 1220 Hobson Rd Ste 212, Naperville, IL 60540, United States
• Progressive Perio & Associates - 95 Trade St Ste 104, Aurora, IL 60504, United States
• Dr. Anthony LaVacca, DMD, FACP, FICOI - 55 S Main St Ste 241, Naperville, IL 60540, United States
• Grand Dental - Aurora - 1780 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505, United States
• Aurora Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 98 Miller Dr Ste 104, North Aurora, IL 60542, United States
• Elite Dental Specialists - 2124 Ogden Ave #104, Aurora, IL 60504, United States
• Alivio Dental - 380 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506, United States

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for an implant consultation.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd. This is the strongest convenient match I found: they specifically advertise implant dentistry, offer free implant consultations, and say their evaluation includes X-rays and 3D imaging of the jawbone. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental

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• Airport Dental Care — another very convenient option. The practice specifically offers dental implant restoration and welcomes new patients. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

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• ClearChoice Austin — if this is a more complicated case, multiple missing teeth, or you're considering full-arch implants, I'd also get a consultation here. Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together, with 3D CBCT imaging during the consultation. ClearChoice

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My pick

For one or a few individual implants: start with Perspective Dental. It's right on Airport Blvd., specifically implant-focused, and the 3D imaging consultation is a good sign that they'll actually evaluate bone and implant positioning rather than just quote you a price.

One important point: “implant placement” and “implant restoration” aren't necessarily the same thing. Before booking, I'd ask: “Does the dentist at your office personally place the implant surgically, or do you refer the surgical placement to an oral surgeon/periodontist?” That will tell you whether you're getting the complete procedure under one roof.

If you tell me how many teeth you need replaced (and whether they're already missing or need extraction), I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin dentists I'd actually choose, including credentials, reviews, likely costs, and whether they do the surgical placement themselves.

• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Eaddy Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, PLLC - 3502 Wild Cherry Dr Bldg. 11, Austin, TX 78738, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Juan Vesga, DDS - 4201 Bee Caves Rd, Ste C110, Austin, TX 78746
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize a dentist who can do a true implant workup and either place the implant themselves or coordinate the surgical + restorative pieces well.

My Austin shortlist

1. Best overall for a single-tooth implant: Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio

• Dr. Mike Williamson is a periodontist, so implant surgery and the supporting gum/bone are core specialties.
• They offer implant placement as well as bone procedures such as sinus lifts when needed.
• 7200 N Mopac Expy #210 is particularly convenient if you're on the Airport Blvd side of central/north Austin.
• This would be my first consultation if you're replacing one or a few teeth.
• Best if you want the prosthetic/restorative side emphasized: Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc.

• Led by prosthodontist Dr. Afsaneh Rad, with implants and complex restorative dentistry as a major focus. Smile Boutique Implant Center
• 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, so it's also quite convenient from your area.
• I'd especially consider this if appearance, bite, or complicated restoration is important.
• Best for a surgical implant specialist: Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

• Oral-surgery practice specializing in implant placement and bone grafting, at 1500 W 38th St.
• A particularly good option if the tooth needs extraction first, you've lost bone, or the case is surgically complicated.
• Worth considering for an all-in-one implant center: Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group

• Prosthodontics-focused practice with implant restoration and advanced restorative work.
• Also right around 38th Street, making it convenient from Airport Blvd.

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd book Williamson Perio first, then get a second opinion from Smile Boutique before committing. The reason is that implant treatment isn't simply "put a screw in and add a crown": the surgical placement, gum/bone condition, implant position, and final crown all matter. The American College of Prosthodontists specifically notes that implant treatment can appropriately involve a general dentist, prosthodontist, periodontist, or oral surgeon depending on the case. American College of Prosthodontists

At the consultation, ask these five questions:

• Will you personally place the implant, and who makes the crown?
• Will you take a 3D CBCT scan before deciding on placement?
• Do I need a bone graft or gum graft?
• What implant system and crown material do you recommend, and why?
• What is the total expected cost, including extraction, grafting, implant, abutment, crown, imaging, and follow-ups?

One important distinction: if this is one missing tooth, I'd lean toward the periodontist/prosthodontist route above rather than a "full-mouth implant center" whose business is primarily All-on-4/full-arch cases.

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. north of 183, Mueller, East Austin, or south toward Riverside) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the 3 best options within ~10–15 minutes of you, including reviews, credentials, and likely price range.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Niva Dental Specialists - 15141 Ronald Reagan Blvd Suite 516, Leander, TX 78641, United States
• Naples Oral + Facial Surgery - 1950 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Vincent Cavaretta, DDS - 3423 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg C, Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists of Buda - 119 Cimarron Park Loop Ste c, Buda, TX 78610, United States

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d prioritize an implant-focused dentist or prosthodontist who can coordinate the entire case, rather than simply picking the closest general dentist. For a single implant, the ideal workflow is usually: consultation/3D imaging → extraction/bone graft if needed → surgical implant placement → healing → final crown.

My top picks near you

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — my first call. It’s actually on Airport Blvd, so it should be exceptionally convenient. They specifically advertise implant dentistry, free implant consultations, and 3D imaging as part of determining candidacy. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental

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• Union Dental Implant Center — worth considering if you want a practice heavily focused on implants. It’s in East Austin and specializes in implant treatment, including surgical and restorative work. The main caveat is that it has a much smaller review history than some established practices.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — my choice if the case is surgically complicated. This is an oral-surgery/implant practice, rather than a conventional general-dentistry office, and offers implant placement and bone-related procedures.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — another strong surgical option. They specifically perform implant placement and related pre-implant procedures and have a board-certified oral surgeon on staff.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — particularly worth a second opinion for multiple implants or a full-arch case. Their model puts prosthodontists and oral surgeons together, with 3D CBCT imaging and treatment planning at the consultation. ClearChoice

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What I'd do in your shoes

Book Perspective Dental first if you're replacing one or a few teeth and want convenience. Being at 4631 Airport Blvd makes it unusually convenient for you, and they specifically advertise implant consultations and 3D imaging. Perspective Dental

Before committing to placement, I'd ask:

1. Who will actually place the implant? General dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon?
2. Do you take a CBCT/3D scan at the consultation?
3. Will the same practice make the final crown?
4. If the tooth needs extraction, will you need a bone graft first?
5. What is the complete price, including extraction, grafting, implant, abutment, crown, imaging and follow-ups?
6. What implant system/brand are they using?
7. How long will the entire process take?

One important distinction: implant placement and the crown are separate parts of treatment. A practice can be excellent at the surgery but less specialized in designing the final tooth, which is why I like practices that coordinate surgical and restorative care.

If you tell me whether it's one tooth, multiple teeth, or a full-mouth situation, and roughly where the missing tooth is (upper/lower, front/back), I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin practices I'd personally get consultations from, including which one I'd choose for placement.

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731
• Clínica Dental Laser - Av. P.º de la Victoria 4370-Suite 417 y 418, Partido Iglesias, 32618 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• Dental Da Vinci - Av. Paseo Triunfo de la República 4513, Monumental, 32310 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• Dentist Cd Juarez - Creadent - Plaza Alsega, Av. Ejército Nacional 8140-B local 6, Pradera Dorada, 32618 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• International X Dental Clinic - plaza bistro, Av. Campos Eliseos 9388-Loc 6, Campos Elíseos, 32473 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• ULTRADENT - Av. Abraham Lincoln 765, La Playa, 32317 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• Dr. Julio Gutierrez, Rehabilitador Oral e Implantes dentales - Av. P.º de la Victoria 4370-interior 824, Partido Iglesias, 32618 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• ImplantSmile Dental Clinic - Av. de Las Americas 1331, Margaritas, 32300 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• ROI DENTAL CENTER - Dra. Vega - Av. Campos Eliseos 9371, Campos Elíseos, 32472 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• CREO Dental - Av. Benito Juárez 315, Centro, 32000 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
• Implant Co - Av. de Las Americas 744b, Margaritas, 32300 Juárez, Chih., Mexico

If you're living around Airport Blvd, I’d prioritize an implant-focused specialist rather than simply picking the closest general dentist. For an implant, the consultation should ideally cover the surgical placement and the final crown/abutment plan.

My Austin shortlist

• Airport Dental Care — best convenient first stop. It's right on Airport Blvd, has a 4.9/5 rating from about 395 reviews, and Dr. Michael Nussbaum has completed a mini-residency in implant dentistry. Birdeye Zocdoc

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• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — another very convenient Airport Blvd option, with 4.9/5 from roughly 400 reviews. I'd consider them particularly for the initial evaluation, then ask whether they place the implant themselves or refer the surgical portion to a periodontist/oral surgeon. Birdeye

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• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — I'd put this higher on the list if you want an implant-specific center where prosthodontists and oral surgeons are involved. Their Austin center describes its care as all-in-one implant treatment. Birdeye ClearChoice

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• Smile Boutique Implant Center — worth considering if this is a complicated case, multiple implants, or you're particularly concerned about the cosmetic result. It's led by prosthodontist Dr. Afsaneh Andrea Rad and specifically focuses on implants and complex restorative dentistry. Smile Boutique Implant Center Birdeye

What I'd do in your shoes

Start with Airport Dental Care for the convenient consultation, but before booking the actual implant placement, I'd ask:

“Do you personally place dental implants, and if so, how many do you place per year? Do you have an in-house CBCT, and who handles bone grafting if I need it? Will the same dentist be responsible for the implant crown?”

If the answer involves referral to a periodontist/oral surgeon for placement, that's not necessarily a negative—in fact, for a straightforward single implant, a general dentist + implant surgeon + restorative dentist can be an excellent setup.

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. 78722, 78751, 78752) and whether this is one missing tooth or multiple, I can narrow this down to the 3 best implant dentists/specialists within ~10–15 minutes of you, including who I'd personally choose and why.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Rivery Dental - 6929 Airport Blvd #164, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Moontower Dental - 5307 Airport Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Niva Dental Specialists - 15141 Ronald Reagan Blvd Suite 516, Leander, TX 78641, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for an implant consultation.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A. They specifically focus on implant dentistry, offer free implant consultations, and their practice lists both a periodontist and oral-surgery capabilities. Perspective Dental
• Airport Dental Care — 3851 Airport Blvd, Suite 105. This is the most convenient option if you're very close to Airport Blvd. Dr. Brian LaBombard offers implant restoration and has 20+ years of dental experience. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• East Austin Oral Surgery — 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. I'd consider this if you specifically want an oral surgeon doing the surgical placement, particularly if extraction, bone grafting, or sedation may be involved. Blvd Dentistry
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. Another specialist option for implant placement and bone grafting, though farther from Airport Blvd.

What I'd do

For a single missing tooth with otherwise healthy teeth/gums, I'd start with Perspective Dental because they're close to you and appear equipped to evaluate the entire implant process rather than simply referring you elsewhere.

One important distinction: “implant consultation” and “implant placement” aren't always performed by the same dentist. The implant is surgically placed into the bone, then an abutment/crown is typically placed after healing. If you want one office/team to coordinate everything, ask specifically:

“Do you perform the surgical implant placement in-house, or do you refer that part to an oral surgeon/periodontist?”

Also ask whether they use CBCT 3-D imaging, whether a bone graft might be necessary, the total price including implant, abutment and crown, and who handles complications if the implant doesn't integrate.

If you tell me whether you're replacing one tooth, several teeth, or a full arch, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 Austin implant specialists for your situation and compare their experience, reviews, location, and likely pricing.

• Airport Dental Care - 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• 38th Street Dental - 1500 W 38th St Ste 56, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Hamilton Dental - 7121 Chimney Corners, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• North Austin Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d put Airport Dental Care at the top of your list for a straightforward single-tooth implant.

• Airport Dental Care — This is the most convenient fit: it’s actually on Airport Blvd., accepts new patients, and offers dental implant restoration. Dr. Brian LaBombard has 20+ years of dental experience, and the practice specifically advertises implant consultations. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Their phone is (512) 291-6684. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• 38th Street Dental — Worth considering if you want a practice with a stronger implant/full-mouth focus; they offer implants and bone grafting and are in the Rosedale area.
• Texas Periodontists — I'd favor a periodontist if you have significant gum disease, bone loss, or may need bone grafting. Their specialty is gum/bone health and implant surgery.

My pick

Book the consultation with Airport Dental Care first. It's unusually convenient for your new location, and they can evaluate whether you're a good candidate and whether you need an oral surgeon/periodontist for the surgical portion.

One important question when you call: “Do you perform the actual implant placement in your office, or do you refer the surgical placement to an oral surgeon/periodontist?” Their site clearly advertises implant restoration, so I'd confirm whether they handle the surgical placement themselves before assuming it's a one-office process. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD

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If you tell me whether it's one missing tooth or multiple teeth, and roughly which part of Austin you're on (East/North/South Airport Blvd.), I can narrow this to the 3 best implant dentists within about 10–15 minutes of you, including who does placement in-house, reviews, and likely price range.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d prioritize implant-focused specialists rather than simply picking the closest general dentist. For an implant, the quality of the planning and placement matters more than saving a few minutes of driving.

My Austin shortlist

1. Best overall: Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
1500 W 38th St — This would be my first call if you want the surgical placement done by an oral & maxillofacial surgeon. They specifically focus on implants and oral surgery, including All-on-4. austinoralsurgery.com

2. Best for comprehensive implant treatment: ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin
7200 N Mopac Expy — Particularly attractive if you're missing multiple teeth or might need bone grafting/full-arch work. Their Austin team includes prosthodontists and oral surgeons, so the surgical and restorative sides are coordinated. Their consultation includes a 3D CBCT scan and personalized treatment plan. www.clearchoice.com

3. Best specialist option near central/north Austin: Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc.
7800 N Mopac Expy — Prosthodontist-led and specifically implant focused. I'd consider this especially if appearance/esthetic result is a major priority or you're dealing with a complicated restoration.

4. Convenient option right on Airport Blvd: Airport Dental Care
3851 Airport Blvd — Very convenient to you, and they offer implant restoration. Dr. LaBombard has 20+ years of dental experience and the practice welcomes new patients. airport-dental.com
Caveat: I'd use them more for the restorative/general-dentistry side than as my first choice for the actual surgical placement.

What I'd do in your shoes

If this is one missing tooth and otherwise you're pretty healthy dentally, I'd book Widner for the implant consultation first. If you're comfortable getting a second opinion, I'd compare their plan against Smile Boutique or ClearChoice before committing.

At the consultation, ask these five questions:

1. Who specifically will place the implant?
2. Will you take a CBCT/3D scan before deciding?
3. Do I need a bone graft or sinus lift?
4. Who will make and place the final crown?
5. What's the total itemized cost from extraction (if needed) through final crown?

One important distinction: implant placement and the crown/restoration don't always happen at the same office or by the same dentist. I'd want that entire chain mapped out before paying for treatment.

If you tell me which tooth you're replacing (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already extracted, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin practices I'd actually choose and compare their credentials, reviews, distance from Airport Blvd, and likely pricing structure.

If you’re living off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for an implant consultation.

My shortlist

1. Perspective Dental — my first choice
   • It’s right on Airport Blvd, so it’s extremely convenient.
   • Their practice specifically emphasizes implant dentistry, including consultation, X-rays and 3D imaging/CBCT to evaluate the jawbone and plan placement. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
   • They describe a workflow that can include extraction/bone grafting, implant placement, healing, and final crown restoration, which is useful if you want one practice coordinating the process. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
   • 4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A
   • Perspective Dental — implant information

2. Airport Dental Care — excellent convenience
   • Also directly on Airport Blvd.
   • Dr. Brian LaBombard offers dental implant restoration, and the practice welcomes new patients. airport-dental.com
   • One thing I'd clarify before booking: whether they personally perform the surgical implant placement or coordinate that portion with an oral surgeon, since their site specifically describes implant restoration. airport-dental.com
   • 3851 Airport Blvd, Suite 105
   • Airport Dental Care

3. Brident Dental & Orthodontics — convenient/price-conscious option
   • Literally at 1144 Airport Blvd.
   • They say implants and oral surgery can be handled within the same office and advertise financing options. www.brident.com
   • I'd rank it behind the two above for a major implant case because I'd want to know exactly which clinician is doing the surgical placement and their implant credentials before committing.

What I'd do

For a single missing tooth, I'd book the consultation with Perspective Dental first. The fact that they explicitly use 3D imaging for implant planning and describe the complete implant workflow makes them the strongest match I found near you. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

At the consultation, ask these four questions:

• Do you personally place the implant, or do you refer the surgery to an oral surgeon?
• Will you take a CBCT/3D scan at the consultation?
• What's the total estimated cost, including extraction, bone graft if needed, implant, abutment and crown?
• Who makes the final crown, and is everything coordinated through your office?

If you tell me which tooth you're replacing (front/molar, upper/lower), whether it's already extracted, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down further and find the best 3 Austin implant specialists near your condo, including credentials, reviews, pricing/financing, and whether they do placement in-house.

If you’re now living around Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put South Austin Dental Implant Studio at the top of your list if your priority is a dentist who specifically focuses on implants rather than a general dentist who happens to offer them. They’re farther south, but they advertise a dedicated implant practice, 3D imaging, treatment planning, and both placement and restoration. Their current listed price for a single implant is $3,999 including implant, abutment, and crown. southaustinimplants.com

My Austin shortlist

1. South Austin Dental Implant Studio — best implant-focused option
   • Dedicated implant practice
   • Free consultation with 3D X-rays
   • Handles placement and restoration
   • Transparent published pricing
   • 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212A southaustinimplants.com

2. Moontower Dental — best convenient option near Airport Blvd
   • Right on Airport Blvd at 53rd
   • Locally owned rather than a corporate/DSO practice
   • Offers implant restorations and related restorative work
   • I'd call them first if convenience is important, but I'd specifically ask whether they place the implant themselves or refer the surgical placement out. www.moontowerdental.com

3. Airport Dental Care — another very convenient option
   • Dr. Brian LaBombard
   • Right on Airport Blvd
   • Offers implant restoration and oral-surgery services
   • I'd similarly verify whether your particular implant would be surgically placed in-house. airport-dental.com

4. Union Dental Implant Center — worth considering for more complex implant work
   • Dedicated implant center
   • Offers implant surgery and full-arch treatment
   • Uses digital planning/diagnostics
   • Particularly relevant if you're dealing with multiple missing teeth or a more complicated case. www.unionimplants.com

What I'd do in your shoes

For a single missing tooth, I'd get two consultations before committing:

South Austin Dental Implant Studio + Moontower Dental.

The key question isn't simply "Do you do implants?" Ask:

“Do you perform the surgical implant placement and the final crown restoration in-house, and will my consultation include a CBCT/3D scan and a complete treatment plan with the total cost?”

That matters because implant treatment can be split between a general dentist, periodontist/oral surgeon, and restorative dentist. You want to know who is actually drilling the implant into your jaw, who is making the crown, and who is responsible for the overall outcome.

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. 78702, 78722, 78751, etc.) and whether it's one tooth or multiple, I can narrow this down to the 3 best practices within ~15 minutes of your condo, including reviews, implant credentials, and likely price range.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list.

My picks

1. Perspective Dental — best combination of location + implant focus
It’s actually on Airport Boulevard at 4631 Airport Blvd., so it should be extremely convenient from your new place. They specifically advertise implant dentistry, free implant consultations, X-rays/3D imaging for evaluating the jawbone, and treatment planning through placement and final crown. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
Perspective Dental implant information

2. ClearChoice Austin — best if you want a dedicated implant team
ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin is at 7200 N. Mopac Expy. Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together, and consultations include an exam and typically 3D CBCT imaging. They handle both the surgical implant placement and restorative side in the same center. www.clearchoice.com
ClearChoice Austin

3. Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — best if the surgical side is complicated
Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specializes in implant surgery, including guided implant surgery using 3D imaging, and works with prosthodontists for the restoration. midtownomsatx.com

What I'd do: Start with Perspective Dental because it's right by your new neighborhood and offers the complete implant workup. For a single missing tooth with otherwise healthy bone, that's a very reasonable first consultation. If they tell you that you need significant bone grafting, sinus work, or have a more complicated case, I'd get a second opinion from an oral surgeon/periodontist before committing.

When you call, ask: “Does the dentist who does my consultation also place the implant, and do you have 3D CBCT imaging in-house?” Also ask for the total estimate including extraction, grafting if needed, implant, abutment, and crown—not just the implant placement fee.

If you mean Austin, Texas, I’d prioritize a prosthodontist or periodontist who routinely handles implants, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because they advertise implants.

My shortlist

1. Best overall fit: Austin Periodontal Associates
7800 N MoPac Expy, Ste 310 — 5.0/5 (13 reviews). They’re an implant-focused periodontal practice, and the office is conveniently in North/Central Austin. Their specialty includes implant placement plus bone and soft-tissue augmentation. austindentistfinder.com
I'd call them first if you need the actual implant placed.

2. Best if the final tooth/crown and aesthetics are your priority: Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc.
7800 N MoPac Expy, Ste 260. This is a prosthodontics-focused practice with extensive implant/full-arch restoration experience. Their patient testimonials specifically discuss complex implant cases and full-mouth restoration. www.smileboutiqueimplant.com
I'd choose this if you want the person designing the final tooth to be heavily involved in the treatment plan.

3. Strong surgical option: Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio
7200 N MoPac Expy, Ste 210 — 4.8/5 (33 reviews). He's a periodontist whose practice specifically covers implants, bone procedures and sinus lifts. Austin Redditors have also specifically recommended Williamson for implant cases. www.reddit.com
This would be my other call for a straightforward single implant or a case requiring bone work.

4. Convenient all-under-one-roof option: Austin Institute of Dental Medicine
1401 Philomena St — 4.9/5 (62 reviews). It's a multispecialty center with prosthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery, which can be useful if your case requires multiple specialists. www.zocdoc.com

What I'd do in your shoes

For one missing tooth, I'd get two consultations before committing:

1. Austin Periodontal Associates for the surgical/implant-placement plan.
2. Smile Boutique Implant Center for the restorative/aesthetic plan.

That gives you two specialist opinions on whether you need a bone graft, what implant system they'd use, whether immediate placement is appropriate, and who will make the crown.

One important thing: implant placement and the final crown are often handled by different specialists. A good consultation should give you a complete treatment plan rather than just quoting you a price for "an implant."

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd your condo is (e.g. near I-35, Mueller, North Loop, or 183) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the 3 best offices within ~10–15 minutes of you, including which ones have the strongest implant reviews and what they appear to charge.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d put Airport Dental Care at the top of your list for a first consultation—especially if this is a single-tooth implant rather than a full-mouth case.

My shortlist

1. Airport Dental Care — best convenient first call

• 3851 Airport Blvd #105, very close to the Airport Blvd corridor.
• Dr. Brian LaBombard’s practice specifically offers dental implant restoration and welcomes new patients. airport-dental.com
• The practice has a strong overall patient reputation: about 4.9/5 from 395 Google reviews on Birdeye. reviews.birdeye.com
• Dr. Michael Nussbaum at the practice has completed a mini-residency in implant dentistry through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. www.zocdoc.com

One caveat: I'd specifically ask who will surgically place the implant versus who will restore it with the crown. Their website clearly advertises implant restoration, but I wouldn't assume that means every surgical component is performed in-house.

Airport Dental Care — implant information

2. Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — best nearby general-dentistry option

• 4631 Airport Blvd #120A, so it's also extremely convenient.
• They explicitly advertise dental implants and have a 4.9/5 rating in the business results. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Their first visits are deliberately lengthy and include examination, X-rays/panoramic imaging when appropriate, and gum assessment. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• I'd consider them particularly if you want a dentist who will spend time explaining whether an implant is actually the best option before proceeding.

Perspective Dental — dental implants

3. Austin Periodontal Associates — my pick if you want a true implant specialist
This is the one I'd consider before committing to surgery if the case is complicated, you've had significant bone loss, the tooth needs extraction, or you might need a bone graft/sinus lift. It's a periodontics/implant specialty practice, led by board-certified periodontist Dr. Andrew Verrett, and the practice specifically performs implant surgery and hard/soft-tissue augmentation. reviews.birdeye.com

It's farther north at 7800 N MoPac, but specialty training matters more to me than saving 10–15 minutes of driving for an implant.

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd book the consultation at Airport Dental Care first because it's right by you and has a solid reputation. At the appointment, ask:

1. Who actually places the implant—the dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon?
2. Will you get a 3D CBCT scan before placement?
3. Is a bone graft or sinus lift necessary?
4. Who makes and places the final crown?
5. What's the total price from extraction → implant → abutment → crown, including imaging and grafting if needed?
6. What implant system/brand do they use?
7. What is their implant failure/replacement policy?

If they recommend a straightforward case and you're comfortable with the plan, great. If they recommend grafting, multiple implants, or anything complicated, I'd get a second opinion from Austin Periodontal Associates before paying for surgery.

If you tell me which tooth you're replacing (e.g. upper front, molar), whether it's already extracted, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 Austin implant specialists for your particular case and compare likely costs.

If you’re talking about Austin, Texas, and you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize an implant-focused periodontist or prosthodontist rather than choosing a general dentist solely for convenience.

My shortlist

1. Best overall fit: Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio
7200 N Mopac Expy — North/Central Austin.
He’s a periodontist whose practice specifically focuses on dental implants, including implant placement and bone procedures. That makes him a strong choice if you need the surgical placement as well as evaluation. www.realself.com

2. Best if you're looking for a prosthodontist-led restoration: Lisa R Burkett, DDS MS
6818 Austin Center Blvd.
A prosthodontic practice focused on implant restoration and complex restorative dentistry. I'd particularly consider this route if the aesthetic/restorative side of the implant is important or the case is complicated. reviews.birdeye.com

3. Very convenient to Airport Blvd: Airport Dental Care
3851 Airport Blvd.
Dr. Brian LaBombard has extensive positive patient feedback, and the practice has implant-dentistry training. It's an attractive option for a first evaluation close to home, although for actual implant surgery I'd want to know whether they'll place it themselves or refer you to a periodontist/oral surgeon. reviews.birdeye.com

4. Best specialty option if you want the surgical side handled by an oral surgeon: Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates
3200 Red River St.
They specifically perform dental implant surgery and related pre-implant procedures.

What I'd do in your shoes

For a single missing tooth with adequate bone, I'd start with Williamson Perio. A periodontist is particularly well positioned to assess the gums/bone, determine whether grafting is necessary, and perform implant placement.

If you already have a dentist who will do the crown, that's an especially sensible setup: periodontist places the implant → general dentist/prosthodontist restores it.

At the consultation, ask these five questions:

• Will you take a 3D CBCT scan before deciding on treatment?
• Do I need bone grafting or a sinus lift?
• Who will actually place the implant, and who will make the crown?
• What implant system do you use, and what is the total cost from extraction through final crown?
• How long will I be without the tooth, and what temporary tooth will I have?

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you’re off of (e.g. north of 51st, around Mueller, or south toward Riverside) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options closest to you, including which ones appear strongest for implant placement versus restoration.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d prioritize a practice that can evaluate you for an implant and either place it in-house or coordinate the surgical/restorative pieces, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because it’s nearby.

My top picks

1. Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — best nearby all-around option
4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A. It’s very close to the Airport Blvd corridor and is listed as offering both implant dentistry and periodontic/oral-surgery services. Its current business listing is 4.9/5 from 37 reviews. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
I'd call this first if you want convenience plus a broad range of implant-related care.

2. Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — best if the surgical placement is your priority
1500 W 38th St. This is an oral-surgery practice specifically focused on implants, extractions and reconstructive procedures. The practice is particularly relevant if you may need an extraction, bone graft, or a more complicated implant placement.

3. LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — strong specialist option
4306 Medical Pkwy. They specifically offer implant surgery and 3-D implant treatment planning/guided placement, and advertise complimentary implant assessments.

4. Airport Dental Care — closest/easiest general-dentist option
3851 Airport Blvd, Suite 105. They offer dental implant restoration, and Dr. Michael Nussbaum has completed an implant-dentistry mini-residency. However, their published services emphasize restoration rather than surgical implant placement, so I'd specifically ask whether they'll place the implant themselves or refer you to an oral surgeon. www.zocdoc.com

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd start with Perspective Dental for the consultation, and if they recommend a surgical specialist, get the treatment plan in writing before committing. If you already know you need the implant surgically placed, I'd go straight to Widner Elite or LoneStar OMS for the surgical consultation.

When you call, ask these four questions:

• “Do you place the implant in your office, or only restore implants placed by another surgeon?”
• “Will the consultation include a 3-D CBCT scan?”
• “Can you give me the total estimated cost, including extraction, bone graft if needed, implant, abutment and crown?”
• “Who will be responsible for the crown/restoration after the implant heals?”

That last question matters because “implant cost” can mean only the titanium implant—not the complete tooth.

If you tell me whether this is one missing tooth vs. several, and roughly which part of Austin you’re on (e.g. north/central/south Airport Blvd), I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices and compare their implant credentials, reviews, distance, and likely cost structure.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d prioritize an implant-focused specialist rather than simply the closest general dentist—especially if you want the same practice/team to handle the surgical placement.

My top picks for you

1. Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — my first choice for surgical implant placement
1500 W 38th St #51. They specialize in oral surgery and implants, including bone grafting and more complicated cases. They’re also reasonably close to Airport Blvd. Their current rating is 4.5/5 from 120 reviews.
Best if: you already know you need an implant and want an experienced oral surgeon doing the placement.

2. LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — excellent central-Austin option
4306 Medical Pkwy #2. They specifically offer implant surgery and 3-D implant treatment planning/guided placement, and their practice says they offer complimentary implant assessments.
Best if: you want the surgical side handled by an oral/maxillofacial surgeon and you're near central/north-central Austin.

3. Bedrock Periodontics — best if gums/bone are a concern
4505 Spicewood Springs Rd. This is a periodontics/implant specialty practice, so it's particularly attractive if you might need bone grafting, gum treatment, or management of the tissues around the implant.

4. Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — very convenient central option
3200 Red River St #400. They do implant placement and pre-implant procedures, and the practice currently has a 4.9/5 rating in the business listing.

One I'd consider for a second opinion

North Austin Dentistry has a huge volume of reviews (4.9/5 from 707) and offers implant dentistry, but I'd lean toward one of the specialty practices above if you're specifically looking for the person who will surgically place the implant.

There is also Airport Dental Care literally at 3851 Airport Blvd, so it's extremely convenient for you. They do implant-related restoration, but based on what I found, I'd view them more as a potential general/restorative dentist than my first choice for the actual surgical placement. airport-dental.com

If it were me

I'd book Widner Elite first and LoneStar OMS as a second opinion. For an implant, I'd want the consultation to include CBCT/3-D imaging, evaluation of bone and gums, discussion of whether grafting is needed, implant brand, who places the implant, who makes the crown, and the complete price from extraction → implant → abutment → crown.

And don't let an office quote you just "$X for an implant" without clarifying whether that includes the crown—the surgical implant and the visible tooth are often separate charges.

If you tell me which tooth you're replacing (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already extracted, and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 Austin doctors I'd actually choose and compare their credentials, reviews, distance from Airport Blvd, and likely cost structure.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d prioritize an implant-focused practice rather than simply picking the closest general dentist.

My top picks

1. Perspective Dental — best convenience
   • It’s actually on Airport Blvd, at 4631 Airport Blvd.
   • Their practice specifically advertises dental implants and implant consultations. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
   • This would be my first call if you want one nearby office to evaluate you and potentially handle the restoration.

2. Airport Dental Care — closest practical option
   • Also right on Airport Blvd.
   • Dr. Brian LaBombard offers implant restoration and has oral-surgery services in the practice. airport-dental.com
   • Good choice if convenience is a major factor, although for implant placement specifically, I'd want to confirm whether your particular case is placed by the dentist or referred to a specialist.

3. Austin Periodontal Associates — my choice for a specialist
   • Dr. Andrew Verrett is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in implant placement, bone regeneration and periodontal surgery. The practice says Drs. Verrett and O'Dell have more than 30 years of combined implant-placement experience. www.austinperiodontal.com
   • This is the route I'd lean toward if you have bone loss, gum disease, an extraction site, a front-tooth implant, or you want a specialist doing the surgical placement.

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd book the consultation with Perspective Dental first because it's extremely convenient to your new location and explicitly offers implant dentistry. At the consultation, ask:

• Will you place the implant, or will I be referred to a periodontist/oral surgeon?
• Do you take a 3D CBCT scan for implant planning?
• Is bone grafting likely?
• Who will make/place the final crown?
• What is the total all-in price—extraction, grafting, implant, abutment, crown, imaging and follow-ups?
• Which implant system do you use?
• How long from consultation → placement → final crown?

If they tell you they'll refer the surgical portion out, I'd then get a second opinion from Austin Periodontal Associates before committing. That's particularly worthwhile because implant placement is a surgical procedure and the quality of the underlying bone/gum assessment matters.

Perspective Dental implant information
Airport Dental Care implant information
Austin Periodontal Associates implant information

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. 78702, 78751, 78752) and whether it's one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the 3 best implant dentists within ~10 minutes of you, including reviews, specialist credentials, likely price range, and who I'd personally choose.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d separate “convenient general dentist” from “best person to actually place the implant.”

My first choice: Austin Periodontal Associates

Austin Periodontal Associates — 7800 N. Mopac Expy, Suite 310

I’d book a consultation with Dr. Andrew Verrett. He’s a board-certified periodontist and board-certified in dental implant surgery, and implant placement is a major part of his practice. The office specifically describes using digital imaging, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and bone/soft-tissue regeneration when needed. www.austinperiodontal.com

For an implant, I generally prefer having the surgical placement done by a periodontist or oral surgeon, particularly if there may be bone loss, a graft, or gum/aesthetic considerations. Austin Periodontal Associates says Drs. Verrett and O'Dell have 30+ years of combined implant-placement experience. www.austinperiodontal.com

Best ultra-convenient option near you

Perspective Dental — 4631 Airport Blvd., Suite 120A

This is practically in your neighborhood and explicitly offers implant dentistry. www.perspectivedentalatx.com If convenience is a major factor, I'd consider them for the consultation, particularly if this is a straightforward single-tooth replacement.

Another nearby option I'd consider

Airport Dental Care / Dr. Brian LaBombard — 3851 Airport Blvd., Suite 105. The practice has extensive patient feedback, and Dr. LaBombard offers dental implant restoration. reviews.birdeye.com However, I'd clarify whether they would personally perform the surgical implant placement or coordinate that part with a specialist. Their published services emphasize implant restoration, which isn't quite the same thing as being the surgical implant specialist. airport-dental.com

If it were my tooth: I'd start with Dr. Verrett at Austin Periodontal Associates for the implant consultation, then have the general/restorative dentist handle the crown if the periodontist doesn't do the entire restoration. That gives you a specialist evaluating the bone, gums, implant position, and surgical side rather than choosing solely based on proximity.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

• Will you place the implant yourself, or refer the surgical portion out?
• Do I need a CBCT/3-D scan?
• Do I need bone grafting or a sinus lift?
• Who makes and places the final crown?
• What's the total cost from extraction → graft → implant → abutment → crown, rather than just the implant price?
• What implant system do you use, and what happens if it fails?

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. Mueller, North Loop, Highland, East Austin) and whether this is one tooth or multiple, I can narrow this to the 3 best implant specialists within ~15 minutes of your condo, including reviews and likely price range.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize implant experience and the ability to coordinate the whole case, not just whoever is closest.

My top picks

1. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — Mueller
   • My first choice for convenience + comprehensive care.
   • It’s relatively close to Airport Blvd and has multiple specialties under one roof, including prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral/maxillofacial surgery.
   • That matters because a good implant case may involve bone grafting, implant placement, and then restoration/crown work rather than simply placing a screw and sending you elsewhere.
   • Their listed hours also include Saturdays.

2. Smile Boutique Implant Center — North Austin
   • My pick if you want a prosthodontist-led implant consultation.
   • Prosthodontists specialize in designing and restoring replacement teeth, so they're particularly valuable when esthetics, bite, or a complicated restoration is important.
   • The practice specifically focuses on implants and full-arch reconstruction.

3. Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — Central Austin
   • My pick if the surgical side is your main concern.
   • It's an oral-surgery practice specifically offering implant surgery, so this is a good route if you need an extraction, bone graft, or more involved implant placement.

The ultra-convenient option

Airport Dental Care is actually right on Airport Blvd at 3851 Airport Blvd, and the practice offers implant restoration. airport-dental.com

I'd consider them if you want a nearby dentist to evaluate you and coordinate the implant, but for the actual surgical placement I'd want to know who is placing the implant and what their specialty/training is. Their site emphasizes implant restoration, whereas an oral surgeon or periodontist is more specifically trained in surgical implant placement.

What I'd do in your shoes

Book the Austin Institute of Dental Medicine first. It gives you a convenient starting point and the ability to have the surgical and restorative sides coordinated. If it's a straightforward single-tooth implant, that may be all you need. If they recommend something complicated or expensive, I'd get a second consultation from an oral surgeon/prosthodontist before committing.

At the consultation, ask these 5 questions:

• Who will actually place the implant, and what is their specialty?
• Will you take a CBCT/3-D scan before treatment?
• Do I need a bone graft or sinus lift?
• Who makes and places the final crown?
• What is the total cost from extraction → grafting → implant → abutment → crown, and what's included?

One particularly important point: don't choose based solely on an advertised “same-day implant.” Whether immediate placement is appropriate depends on the tooth, infection, bone, gum tissue, and stability achievable at surgery.

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. Mueller, Highland, North Loop, or East Austin) and whether this is one tooth, several teeth, or a full-arch situation, I can narrow this to the 3 best dentists/surgeons for your specific case and compare their credentials, reviews, distance, and likely pricing approach.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d look for a dentist who either places implants themselves or has a strong implant referral network (oral surgeon/periodontist + restorative dentist). For an implant, the consultation should usually include a CBCT 3D scan, evaluation of bone volume, gum health, bite, and a written treatment plan before committing.

A few Austin options close to you:

Closest / most convenient

Airport Dental Care
Airport Dental Care
Web
Address: 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
Phone: +1 512-291-6684

• Very convenient if you’re living along Airport Blvd.
• Offers dental implant restoration and restorative care; this can be a good first stop if you need evaluation and a plan. airport-dental.com
• Ask whether the same dentist will handle implant placement or whether they coordinate with an oral surgeon/periodontist.

Near Airport Blvd / north-central Austin

Perspective Dental
Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS
Web
Address: 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-371-8858

• Advertises implant dentistry and is also very close to Airport Blvd. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Worth considering if you want a practice that focuses heavily on implant cases.

Also nearby

Moontower Dental
Moontower Dental

• Located directly on Airport Blvd and offers implant-related restorative services. www.moontowerdental.com

My shortlist for a single-tooth implant consultation from your area would be:

1. Airport Dental Care — easiest logistics and a natural first consultation.
2. Perspective Dental — nearby and implant-focused.
3. If your case involves bone grafting, multiple implants, or a difficult extraction, I’d add an oral surgeon/periodontist consultation before choosing a provider.

When you call, ask:

• “Do you place the implant fixture in-house, or do you refer surgery out?”
• “Who does the final crown?”
• “Do you use CBCT imaging for implant planning?”
• “Can you give me the full cost estimate including grafting, abutment, and crown?”

If you tell me which condo complex or the nearest cross street on Airport Blvd, plus whether it’s one missing tooth vs multiple implants, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 choices by distance and specialty.