Answers that name Union Dental Implant Center

• 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, 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
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• 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
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, there are several implant-focused practices very close to you. I’d look specifically for a dentist who can coordinate the surgical placement + final crown, or a prosthodontist/oral surgeon team.

Near Airport Blvd

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd. They specifically advertise implant consultations, 3D imaging, and implant treatment planning, and they’re right on Airport Blvd. Their site currently advertises free implant consultations. Perspective Dental Perspective Dental
• Airport Dental Care — 3851 Airport Blvd. They offer implant restoration and tooth extraction, so this could be particularly convenient if you want a general dentist handling the restorative side. Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD Dr. Brian LaBombard, DMD
• Union Dental Implant Center — just east of downtown. It's specifically implant-focused and combines surgical implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, digital dentistry, and an in-house lab.

If you want a specialist-led implant case

• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — prosthodontist-led and particularly oriented toward complex implant reconstruction and full-mouth cases. Smile Boutique Implant Center
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — an oral-surgery practice specifically offering implant placement and 3D CBCT planning.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — an implant-specific center with prosthodontists and oral surgeons working within the same practice. ClearChoice

For a straightforward single missing tooth, I'd start by comparing Perspective Dental with a specialist such as Smile Boutique or an oral surgeon/prosthodontist team. The important thing at the consultation is to find out whether you need a bone graft, sinus lift, or extraction first, who will actually place the implant, and who will make the crown.

If you tell me roughly which part of Airport Blvd you’re near (e.g. North Loop, Hyde Park, Mueller, East Austin) and whether this is one tooth or multiple teeth, I can narrow this to the most convenient practices and compare their implant credentials, consultation fees, insurance/financing, and reviews.

• 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.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Najy Zarroug DDS MD - 711 W 38th St A 1, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, 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
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, 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
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States

Yes. For someone living in Central Austin, I’d focus on a practice that handles the surgical implant placement and has a clear relationship with the dentist who will make the crown/bridge and provide long-term maintenance.

A few Central Austin options worth calling:

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St., Suite 400. They specifically offer implants, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and full-arch implants, and describe 3D imaging and follow-up as part of the implant process. Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates
• Najy Zarroug DDS MD / Austin Oral Surgery — 711 W. 38th St., Suite A-1. This is particularly convenient for Central Austin; the office performs implant surgery and bone grafting. Austin Oral Surgery
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — 4306 Medical Parkway, Suite 2. Their practice specifically emphasizes dental implant surgery and 3-D treatment planning. Lonestar
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W. 38th St., Suite G5. A periodontics/implant specialty practice, which can be useful if your mom has gum disease or significant bone loss.

What I'd ask when you call

Because implant treatment is usually a team process, ask these questions before scheduling surgery:

1. Will the oral surgeon place the implant, and who will place the permanent crown?
2. Do you take a 3-D CBCT scan before surgery?
3. Does she need a bone graft or extraction first?
4. Who handles the post-op checks and how many are included?
5. Will the same office coordinate with her regular/restorative dentist?
6. What will the total estimated cost be, including the implant, abutment, crown, imaging, grafting, and follow-ups?
7. What sedation options are available?

For an older adult, I'd also make sure the surgeon reviews all medications and medical history before surgery, particularly medications that can affect bleeding or bone healing.

If you tell me whether she needs one tooth, several teeth, or a whole arch, and whether she already has a regular dentist, I can narrow this down to the most appropriate type of implant provider and help you compare the Central Austin offices.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, 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
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• 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
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States

Yes. For a mom living in Central Austin, I’d prioritize a periodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon for the implant surgery, ideally coordinated with a prosthodontist/general dentist who will make the crown and handle long-term restoration.

My top Central Austin choices

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St., Suite 400, very convenient to central Austin. They perform implant surgery, bone grafting and sinus lifts, and specifically describe using X-rays/3D imaging to evaluate implant candidacy. Their listed phone is (512) 320-1640. Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates

Best fit: If you want an actual oral-surgery practice close to Central Austin.

• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — 4306 Medical Parkway, Suite 2. This is another particularly convenient Central Austin option. The practice says it has a strong emphasis on implant surgery and guided implant placement, and reports that most surgeries are scheduled within a week after consultation. Phone: (512) 454-6744. Lonestar

Best fit: If surgical expertise and convenience are the priorities.

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W. 38th St., Suite G5. This is a periodontal/implant specialty practice right in Central Austin. It offers implant placement, guided planning and treatment of complications around implants.

Best fit: If your mom has gum disease, bone loss, or a complicated implant case.

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W. 38th St., Suite 51. They specialize in oral surgery and implants, including bone grafting and implant-supported dentures, and provide detailed post-operative instructions/follow-up. Widner Oral Surgery

Best fit: If you want a practice specifically focused on oral surgery and implants.

What I'd do

If this is one or a few teeth, I'd start with Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates or LoneStar OMS and ask for an implant consultation. If she has significant gum disease/bone loss or the case is complicated, I'd lean toward Council Oak Perio.

One important point: the surgeon who places the implant isn't necessarily the dentist who puts the permanent crown on it. The best plan is usually coordinated care: surgeon/periodontist places the implant → healing period → restorative dentist/prosthodontist makes the crown → both continue maintenance. A typical implant can take several months from placement to final restoration. Austin Periodontal Associates Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates

When you call, I'd specifically ask:

1. “Do you perform the implant surgery in your office?”
2. “Will you do a 3-D CBCT scan at the consultation?”
3. “Who will make the permanent crown, and do you coordinate with her existing dentist?”
4. “Does she need a bone graft or sinus lift?”
5. “How many post-op visits are included, and who handles complications?”
6. “Can you provide a written total estimate, including the implant, abutment, crown, imaging, grafting and sedation?”

If you tell me whether she needs one tooth, several teeth, or a full-mouth/All-on-4 type implant, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best specialists for her particular situation and compare their location, credentials, reviews, insurance considerations, and likely care model.

• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Advanced Dental Care of Austin - 6500 McNeil Dr Bldg 1, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Capital Texas Dental Implants and Periodontics - 10601 Pecan Park Rd Unit 101, Austin, TX 78750, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Aspire Dental - 11615 Angus Rd Suite 113, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States

If you’re trying to keep the cost down, I’d start with a consultation at Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) and compare its written quote with one other office before committing. It’s reasonably close to North Loop/Crestview, and its published pricing for a complete single-tooth implant package is roughly $3,750–$5,000, depending on the case; that package can include 3D imaging, guided placement, and the final ceramic crown.

A couple of other options worth calling:

• Austin Dental Implants — 6500 N Mopac; specifically focused on implants and prosthetic rehabilitation. They advertise single-tooth implants and 3D/computer-guided planning.
• Texas Periodontists — 12319 N Mopac; a periodontal/implant specialist practice. Worth getting a quote if you want a specialist to handle the surgical side.
• Cloud Dental — 9070 Research Blvd; closer to the North Austin/Crestview side and advertises multiple financing options.

What I'd ask when you call

The important thing is to get an all-in price, because an advertised “implant price” sometimes excludes the crown, abutment, extraction, bone graft, or imaging.

Ask:

“I need one tooth replaced with an implant. What is your total cash price for the implant, abutment, and final crown, including the consultation and 3D imaging? Are extraction or bone grafting additional? And do you have a cash discount or financing?”

For budgeting, I'd try to get 2–3 written quotes and compare what is actually included rather than choosing based on the headline implant price.

If you tell me which tooth (front/back, upper/lower), whether it’s already extracted, and roughly what your budget is (e.g. <$3k, $3–4k, $4–5k), I can narrow this down to the most cost-conscious options around North Loop/Crestview.

• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Aspire Dental - 11615 Angus Rd Suite 113, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Melanie D Robinson DDS, MS - 3305 Northland Dr Ste 204, Austin, TX 78731, United States

For a single-tooth implant on a budget around North Loop/Crestview, I’d focus on offices that are either (1) transparent about all-in pricing, or (2) can do the implant in-house so you don’t pay multiple specialists. A few I’d contact for quotes:

My shortlist to call

1. Bedrock Periodontics — Northwest Austin

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Good option if you want a true implant specialist (periodontist) rather than a general dentist doing implants occasionally. They’re near the Crestview/North Loop area (Spicewood Springs area) and list single implants among their services.
Ask: “What is your total cash price for one implant including implant post, abutment, crown, CBCT scan, and any bone graft if needed?”

2. Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — Central Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-452-3223)

A convenient option from Crestview/North Loop, especially if you need an extraction plus implant. They focus on oral surgery and implants.
Budget angle: ask whether they’ll do a “surgery-only” price and let your regular dentist handle the crown (sometimes this lowers cost).

3. Anchor Dental Implant Center — Northwest Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-798-0171)

Implant-focused office with advertised pricing for single implants; their site lists a single-tooth implant package (implant + abutment + crown) and financing options. Anchor Dental Implant Center
Ask: confirm whether the advertised price applies to your situation and what exclusions apply (bone grafts, extraction, sedation, scans).

4. Union Dental Implant Center — East Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-337-6984)

Not as close, but worth a comparison quote because implant-only practices sometimes have streamlined pricing.

What I’d expect for a “budget” single implant in Austin

Prices vary a lot depending on whether you need an extraction, grafting, or sinus work. Some Austin offices advertise packages in the ~$2,500–$4,000 range, while others quote much higher depending on complexity and what is included. South Austin Dental Implant Studio Myers Dental Anchor Dental Implant Center

When you call, don’t just ask “how much is an implant?” Ask for:

• Implant fixture/post
• Abutment
• Final crown
• 3D CBCT scan
• Extraction (if needed)
• Bone graft/socket preservation (if needed)
• Temporary tooth option
• Financing/cash discount

If you’re trying to stay under about $3k–$4k, I’d probably get 3 quotes: Anchor, Bedrock, and Widner. The cheapest quote is not always the best value, but comparing the same line items will reveal who is actually affordable.

If you tell me which tooth it is (front tooth vs molar), whether it’s already missing or needs extraction, and your rough max budget, I can narrow the list further.

• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, 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
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If by Hyde Park you mean the Austin neighborhood, I’d look for an implant specialist rather than simply a general dentist—especially one who routinely handles older adults and can coordinate surgery, bone grafting, and the final crown/denture.

A few Austin options that fit:

• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — a periodontal/implant specialist in North Austin. The practice uses 3-D imaging for implant evaluation, and Dr. Williamson is a board-certified periodontist.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — a dedicated implant center near North Austin with prosthodontists and oral surgeons in the same center, including an oral surgeon who is board-certified. This could be useful if your case involves several teeth or a full arch. ClearChoice
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin, with surgical implant placement, guided planning, and treatment of the gum/bone issues that can affect implants.
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — particularly relevant if you need both implant treatment and complex restoration/denture work; it's in the Rosedale area, close to Hyde Park.
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — explicitly advertises geriatric dental implants, including implant-supported dentures, bone grafting, 3-D imaging, and sedation options for older patients. OSSAustin

For your particular situation, I would start with a consultation with a periodontist or oral surgeon for the placement itself, then make sure there's a prosthodontist/general dentist coordinating the crown or denture. Age alone isn't generally a barrier to implants; overall health, medications, bone quality and gum health matter more. OSSAustin Austin Periodontal Associates

Before booking, ask: “Do you personally place the implant, what sedation options are available, and will you review my medications and medical history before surgery?” Also ask for a written estimate separating the implant surgery, any grafting, abutment, and final crown/denture.

If you meant Hyde Park in a different city, tell me which Hyde Park and I’ll narrow this to dentists near you.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, 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
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, 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 in Hyde Park, I’d focus on an implant specialist in central/north Austin rather than sending you across town.

A few options worth considering:

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St., Suite 400, near Hyde Park/UT. They’re oral surgeons who perform implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and full-arch implant procedures.
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — 7200 N. Mopac Expy., Suite 210. Dr. Mike Williamson is a board-certified periodontist with implant training and uses 3-D cone-beam imaging for implant evaluation.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W. 38th St. #51, particularly convenient from Hyde Park. They perform implant placement and use cone-beam 3-D imaging.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N. Mopac Expy. This is a multidisciplinary implant center with prosthodontists and oral surgeons working together, which can be useful if you need several teeth replaced or implant-supported dentures. ClearChoice

For a retiree, I wouldn't choose based on age alone. At the consultation, I'd specifically ask about medications, bone density/bone loss, diabetes if applicable, blood thinners, sedation options, and who will handle the crown or denture after the implant is placed. The American College of Prosthodontists notes that implant treatment can appropriately involve a general dentist, prosthodontist, periodontist, or oral surgeon depending on the case. American College of Prosthodontists

If you tell me whether you need one implant, several implants, or implants to secure dentures—and roughly what part of Hyde Park you're near—I can narrow this to 2–3 offices and compare their distance, credentials, reviews, and likely insurance considerations.

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Family - 2604 Aldrich St Ste a, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States

For a teen near Mueller, I’d separate the decision into two needs: a good long-term family/pediatric dental home now and a specialist for the implant consultation if the teen may actually need an implant.

One important point: if your teen is still growing, an implant is often deferred until jaw/facial growth is substantially complete. The consultation is therefore especially useful for deciding what to do now to preserve the site and what the eventual implant plan should be.

My shortlist

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — This is the most interesting one-location option I found for your situation. It's near Mueller and offers pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant care under one roof. That could make long-term coordination easier if your teen ultimately needs multiple specialties. River Rock Dental Austin
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — For the implant consultation itself, I'd consider a prosthodontist particularly relevant. The practice focuses on complex restorative/implant treatment, and its clinicians have advanced prosthodontic training. It's farther from Mueller, but this is the kind of specialist I'd want involved in designing the eventual replacement rather than simply treating the implant as a routine procedure. Burkett Dental
• Swish Dental - Mueller Family — A convenient Mueller option for ongoing general/family dentistry that also offers implants and other specialty services. I'd view it primarily as a potential long-term dental home, rather than assuming the same dentist should handle a complex implant case. Swish Dental
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — Another very convenient Mueller family practice offering routine, pediatric, restorative, orthodontic and implant care. Its own site emphasizes long-term relationships and advanced technology. River Rock Dental Austin
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Worth considering if the implant question involves bone, gums, bone grafting, or implant placement. Periodontists specialize in the supporting tissues around teeth and implants, so this can be a useful second specialist perspective.

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd start with Austin Institute of Dental Medicine for a comprehensive assessment, and if the question is specifically whether/when an implant should be placed, I'd get a prosthodontic consultation as well. That gives you a plan for the teen's current dental care and the eventual tooth replacement without prematurely committing to an implant.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

1. Is an implant appropriate now, or should we wait for growth to finish?
2. What should be done meanwhile to preserve the bone and spacing?
3. Who will ultimately do the surgical implant placement and who will make the final crown?
4. Will the practice provide long-term implant maintenance and manage complications such as peri-implant inflammation?
5. Can they show you the CBCT/imaging and explain the alternatives?
6. If this is a congenitally missing or traumatically lost tooth, should an orthodontist be involved before implant placement?

If you tell me your teen's age and whether the tooth is already missing, damaged, or congenitally absent, I can narrow this to the most appropriate 2–3 Austin practices and explain exactly why each fits that situation.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• South Austin Dental Associates - 4419 Frontier Trail #104, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, 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
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 12700 Lexington St Ste 220, Manor, TX 78653, United States

If you mean the Airport Boulevard area in Austin, I’d start by meeting with a practice that does a lot of full-arch work rather than a general dentist who only occasionally places implants.

Austin options worth consulting

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, relatively close to central/east Austin. They specifically offer All-on-X/full-arch treatment, typically using 4–6 implants per arch, and describe a workflow combining surgery, restoration, digital dentistry, and an in-house lab. Union Dental Implant Center Union Dental Implant Center
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St. This is an implant-focused center offering full-arch/All-on-4-style treatment and other complex implant options.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N MoPac Expy. Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working within the same center, with CBCT/3D planning and full-arch treatment.
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio — 1221 W Ben White Blvd. They focus specifically on implants and full-arch treatment, including All-on-4/All-on-X, with an in-house lab.
• Prosthodontics of Texas — 5301 Davis Ln. This is a prosthodontic practice with specific experience in complex implant restorations and full-arch/All-on-4 cases.

For your first consultation, I would specifically ask: “Do you recommend four implants for my arch, or would 5–6 be more appropriate, and why?” Also ask for the total price including extractions, bone grafting if needed, temporary teeth, final zirconia/other prosthesis, sedation, and follow-up/maintenance. All-on-4 isn't automatically the right configuration for every patient; bone anatomy and the planned restoration matter. hillcountryoralsurgery.com centraltexasoms.com

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. north of 51st, Hyde Park, East Austin, or south toward Ben White), I can narrow this to the 3 closest practices and compare their published full-arch pricing, specialists, and consultation details.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• South Austin Dental Associates - 4419 Frontier Trail #104, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, 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
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States

If you mean Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d shortlist a few offices for an All-on-4/full-arch consultation rather than choosing based on marketing alone.

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, relatively close to central/east Austin. They focus specifically on full-arch implant treatment, including All-on-X, and say Dr. Adam Carter and the team handle surgical, restorative, digital, and lab work under one roof. Union Dental Implant Center Union Dental Implant Center
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St. This is another implant-focused practice offering full-arch/All-on-4-style treatment.
• South Austin Dental Associates — 4419 Frontier Trail. They specifically advertise All-on-4/All-on-X, including 4–6 implants per arch, temporary fixed teeth, and final zirconia restorations. Their published starting price is currently $16,999 per arch for an all-inclusive All-on-4 package, although I'd verify exactly what your individual quote includes. South Austin Dental Associates
• Prosthodontics of Texas — 5301 Davis Ln. This is a prosthodontic practice that handles complex implant and full-arch reconstruction, including All-on-4.
• Anchor Dental Implant Center — 7710 N FM 620. They specialize in full-arch rehabilitation and publish $17,995 as a case-dependent full-arch price including surgery, provisional, and final prosthetic. Anchor Dental Implant Center

What I'd ask at the consultation

For a major procedure like this, I'd get at least two consultations and ask each dentist:

1. Do I actually need All-on-4, or would All-on-6/another configuration be better for my bone anatomy?
2. Who performs the implant surgery, and who designs/places the final teeth?
3. Is the quoted price per arch or for upper + lower, and what exactly is included—extractions, bone grafting, sedation, temporary teeth, final zirconia, follow-ups, etc.?
4. What happens if an implant doesn't integrate?
5. How often will the final prosthesis need replacement, and what does that cost?
6. Can I see before/after cases similar to mine, rather than generic examples?
7. Will I receive a CBCT/3-D evaluation and written treatment plan before committing?

One important point: All-on-4 isn't necessarily the right configuration for every full-arch patient. Some Austin practices explicitly say they may use 4–6 implants depending on anatomy and treatment goals. South Austin Dental Associates Hill Country Oral Surgery

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g., North Loop, Hyde Park, East Austin, or South Austin), I can narrow this to the 3 closest offices and compare their distance, specialist credentials, published pricing, and what each includes in the All-on-4 package.

• 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
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, 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
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States

If you’re specifically worried about bone grafting before an implant, I’d consult a periodontist or board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because they place implants. A graft may involve ridge augmentation, socket preservation, or a sinus lift, and the exact approach depends on your 3D bone anatomy.

I searched Central Austin specifically. A few practices worth consulting are:

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, Central Austin. This is particularly relevant if you want a periodontist to evaluate the gums, bone, grafting needs, and implant together. They report performing ridge preservation/augmentation and guided tissue regeneration.
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — 4306 Medical Pkwy. Their practice specifically emphasizes implant surgery and treatment planning, as well as bone grafting; Dr. Ronald Horne has a longstanding focus on implant surgery. Lonestar
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery — 1209 W 5th St. This is a very central option, with a board-certified oral surgeon and services including both implants and bone grafting.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. They specifically offer bone grafting and implant placement and use CBCT 3D imaging for planning. Widner Oral Surgery

What I'd do in your situation

Rather than scheduling the graft immediately, I'd schedule an implant/bone-grafting consultation with CBCT imaging first. Ask:

1. Exactly how much bone have I lost, and where?
2. What type of graft do I need? Socket preservation, ridge augmentation, sinus lift, etc.
3. Can the graft and implant be done at the same time, or must I wait?
4. How long do you expect the graft to heal before implant placement?
5. Who will place the crown afterward? Ideally, the surgeon and restorative dentist/prosthodontist should coordinate the implant position.
6. What is the total cost for graft + implant + abutment + crown, rather than just the surgical fee?

For larger grafts, healing commonly takes several months before the implant can be placed, although some situations permit simultaneous grafting and implant placement. Austin Periodontal Associates Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates

If you want the most directly relevant first consultation, I'd start with Council Oak Perio because it's a Central Austin periodontal/implant specialty practice and bone reconstruction is directly within its specialty. That isn't a claim that they're objectively the "best"—there isn't enough clinical information about your case to make that determination.

If you tell me which tooth/teeth need the graft (e.g., upper front tooth, molar), whether the tooth is already extracted, and roughly where in Central Austin you are, I can narrow this to 2–3 specialists and compare their credentials, locations, reviews, and implant/grafting approach.

• 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
• Austin Periodontal Associates - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 310, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Vincent Cavaretta, DDS - 3423 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg C, Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746

For an implant complication, I’d prioritize a periodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon who routinely diagnoses failing implants, rather than simply another general dentist. They can determine whether the problem is with the crown/abutment, infection and bone loss (peri-implantitis), implant position, or the implant itself.

My first call

Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, Suite G5, very close to North Loop.

They specifically list management of peri-implantitis and implant complications, in addition to implant surgery and periodontal treatment. That makes them particularly relevant for a second opinion on an existing problematic implant, rather than just implant placement. My Specialty Dentist

Another strong option for an independent second opinion

Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St #51, also very convenient to North Loop.

They're an oral-surgery practice with implant and bone-grafting expertise. An oral surgeon is especially useful if your situation may involve implant removal, significant bone loss, grafting, or surgical revision.

One practice I'd specifically consider if you're willing to drive farther north

Austin Periodontal Associates

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This one stands out because the practice explicitly offers independent second opinions for problematic implants, including implants placed elsewhere. Dr. Andrew Verrett is a board-certified periodontist, and their evaluation includes examination, imaging/CBCT when appropriate, and a written assessment. Austin Periodontal Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

That is particularly appealing if you're trying to answer “Does this implant really need to come out, or can it be saved?” Their current guidance notes that implant mobility, pus/swelling, new pain when biting, or increasing facial/jaw swelling warrant prompt evaluation. Austin Periodontal Associates

How I'd approach the second opinion

When you call, I'd say:

“I have an existing dental implant with a complication and I'm looking for an independent second opinion. I want the implant, surrounding bone and gum tissue evaluated, including whether it can be saved versus needing removal/revision.”

Bring or request:

• Your original implant placement records
• Previous X-rays/CBCT scans
• The implant manufacturer's information, if you have it
• The date the implant and crown were placed
• Any recent treatment recommendations or proposed removal/replacement plan

If the implant is loose, you're having facial/jaw swelling, pus, fever, or new numbness of the lip/chin, don't wait for a routine appointment—those symptoms merit prompt assessment. Austin Periodontal Associates

If you tell me what complication you're having (loose implant, pain, infection, bone loss, gum recession, crown problem, implant placed recently, etc.) and roughly where the implant is, I can narrow this to the most appropriate specialty and 2–3 Austin offices, including which are closest to North Loop.

One practice I'd specifically consider if you're willing to drive farther north

Austin Periodontal Associates

This one stands out because the practice explicitly offers independent second opinions for problematic implants, including implants placed elsewhere. Dr. Andrew Verrett is a board-certified periodontist, and their evaluation includes examination, imaging/CBCT when appropriate, and a written assessment.

That is particularly appealing if you're trying to answer “Does this implant really need to come out, or can it be saved?” Their current guidance notes that implant mobility, pus/swelling, new pain when biting, or increasing facial/jaw swelling warrant prompt evaluation.

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• 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
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, 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
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States

If you mean the North Loop / central-north Austin area, for an implant complication I’d look specifically for a periodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon, rather than another general dentist. The right specialist depends on whether the problem is infection/bone loss, implant mobility or surgical damage, or a problem with the crown/restoration.

My first choice for a second opinion

Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, Suite G5

This is particularly convenient to North Loop, and the practice focuses on periodontics and dental implants, including management of peri-implantitis and other implant complications.

A second option I'd seriously consider is:

Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — 7200 N MoPac Expy, Suite 210

It's a periodontal/implant specialty practice that performs implant evaluations and uses 3-D CBCT imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning.

One specialist I'd consider if you're willing to drive farther north

Austin Periodontal Associates, led by Andrew Verrett, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist. Importantly for your situation, the practice explicitly offers independent second opinions for failing implants, including implants placed elsewhere, and says the evaluation includes examination, imaging/scan, and a written assessment. Austin Periodontal Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

That makes it a particularly relevant option if you've already been told something like "the implant has to come out," "you need a bone graft," or "the implant is failing" and you want another specialist to independently assess that conclusion.

What I'd ask for

When you call, I'd say:

“I have an existing dental implant with a complication and I'm looking for an independent second opinion from a periodontist. I want an evaluation of whether the implant can be saved, what caused the problem, and whether removal/replacement is actually necessary.”

Bring or have them obtain:

• Your original implant placement records and implant brand/model
• All previous X-rays and CBCT scans
• Photos, if you have them
• The date the implant was placed and when symptoms began
• Any records concerning bone grafting or sinus lift
• The proposed treatment plan from your current dentist

Serial X-rays are especially useful because they can show whether bone loss is actually progressing rather than just showing the current situation. Ceramic Dental Implant Centre

If the implant is loose, you have pus/swelling, fever, increasing facial/jaw swelling, new significant pain when biting, or new numbness of the lip/chin, I'd seek prompt evaluation rather than waiting for a routine second opinion. Austin Periodontal Associates

If you tell me what the complication is (loose implant, pain, infection, bone loss, gum recession, broken crown/abutment, numbness, etc.) and roughly where the implant is (upper/lower, front/back), I can narrow this down to the most appropriate specialist in the North Loop area.

It's a periodontal/implant specialty practice that performs implant evaluations and uses 3-D CBCT imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning.

One specialist I'd consider if you're willing to drive farther north

Austin Periodontal Associates, led by Andrew Verrett, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist. Importantly for your situation, the practice explicitly offers independent second opinions for failing implants, including implants placed elsewhere, and says the evaluation includes examination, imaging/scan, and a written assessment. Austin Periodontal Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

That makes it a particularly relevant option if you've already been told something like "the implant has to come out," "you need a bone graft," or "the implant is failing" and you want another specialist to independently assess that conclusion.

What I'd ask for

When you call, I'd say:

“I have an existing dental implant with a complication and I'm looking for an independent second opinion from a periodontist. I want an evaluation of whether the implant can be saved, what caused the problem, and whether removal/replacement is actually necessary.”

Bring or have them obtain:

• Your original implant placement records and implant brand/model
• All previous X-rays and CBCT scans
• Photos, if you have them
• The date the implant was placed and when symptoms began
• Any records concerning bone grafting or sinus lift
• The proposed treatment plan from your current dentist

Serial X-rays are especially useful because they can show whether bone loss is actually progressing rather than just showing the current situation.

• Najy Zarroug DDS MD - 711 W 38th St A 1, 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
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Franklin Samuel Bonasso - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 787052661, 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
• 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
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Aqua Dental - 811 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Vincent Cavaretta, DDS - 3423 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg C, Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746

If you mean a dental implant after pregnancy, I’d pre-book a consultation rather than the actual placement. Elective implant surgery is generally deferred until after delivery, while needed dental care during pregnancy can still be treated. UT Southwestern Medical Center Austin Periodontal Associates

Near the UT Austin campus, these are the most relevant options I found:

• Najy Zarroug DDS MD — 711 W 38th St, very close to UT. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon offering implant placement and bone grafting.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, also right by campus. Periodontist focused on implants, gum health, and surgical implant care.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St, another nearby oral-surgery/implant option.
• Franklin Samuel Bonasso — 3200 Red River St, in the UT/Central Austin area; oral surgeon with implant services.
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St, extremely convenient to campus, but their focus is particularly on full-arch implant rehabilitation.

For a single missing tooth, I'd specifically ask for an implant consultation with a periodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon and have them coordinate with the dentist who will make the crown. Implant treatment is typically a team process, and bone grafting may need to happen before placement. CTX Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

When you call, say: “I’m currently pregnant and want to establish an implant treatment plan now, with surgery after delivery. Can I schedule a consultation and discuss the appropriate postpartum timing?” That lets them plan imaging and the surgical timeline around your pregnancy.

If you tell me which tooth you’re replacing (front/back, upper/lower) and roughly when you’re due, I can narrow these down to the most appropriate type of specialist and how far ahead I'd schedule the consult.

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS - 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, 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
• 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States

Since you’re pregnant and planning an implant after pregnancy, I’d usually pre-book a consultation (not the implant placement date) with an implant-focused dentist/specialist. The consult can happen now or later depending on your comfort and your OB/dentist’s advice; the actual implant timing depends on healing needs, pregnancy/postpartum factors, bone status, and your overall dental situation.

Near the UT Austin campus, these are options worth considering:

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin, near UT (711 W 38th St). A periodontist practice focused on gum health and implant surgery, including implant planning and placement.

• Good fit if you want a surgical implant specialist to evaluate bone, gums, and placement timing.
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS — 2905 San Gabriel St, close to the UT/West Campus area. A general/restorative dental office that provides implant-related care and is convenient for ongoing dental follow-up.

• Good fit if you prefer one office coordinating your routine care and future restoration.
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St, near the UT area. An implant-focused center with surgical and restorative implant services.

• Worth asking about if your case involves multiple teeth or a more complex implant plan.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. Oral surgery practice offering implant placement.

• Consider if you specifically want an oral surgeon handling the surgical phase.

A few questions to ask when you call:

• “Do you recommend a consult during pregnancy, or should I wait until postpartum?”
• “Do you coordinate with my general dentist for the crown/restoration?”
• “Will I need a CBCT scan or bone graft evaluation?”
• “How long after delivery do you typically wait before implant placement?”

For a single missing tooth, I’d generally start with either a periodontist/oral surgeon for placement planning or a restorative dentist who coordinates the whole implant process.

If you tell me which tooth is missing (front/back, upper/lower), how far along you are, and whether you mean UT Austin’s main campus area, I can narrow the list.

• 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
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, 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
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Implants & Periodontics - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 1, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78748, 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
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States

For a single front-tooth implant in or near Hyde Park, Austin, I’d look specifically for a prosthodontist and/or periodontist with substantial anterior (“esthetic-zone”) implant experience, rather than choosing solely based on who is closest.

A few Austin options worth consulting:

• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — 7800 N Mopac Expy. Dr. Rad is a prosthodontist, and the practice emphasizes implant restorations, esthetics, digital planning, and an in-house lab. Their site specifically describes an emphasis on natural esthetics and controlling the restorative process. Smile Boutique Implant Center
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — 1500 W 38th St, quite convenient to Hyde Park. This is a prosthodontics-focused practice in central Austin with implant and complex restorative experience.
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St, also very close to Hyde Park. It has oral-surgery and prosthodontic capabilities, although its Austin practice appears more oriented toward larger implant cases as well.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — 3423 Bee Caves Rd. This is particularly relevant if you need bone or gum grafting or meticulous surgical implant placement; it focuses on periodontics, implant surgery, and periodontal plastic surgery.

One practice I would definitely consider getting a consultation from is Austin Periodontal Associates. Their current information specifically discusses single-tooth implants and front-tooth cases, including the importance of gum contour and possible soft-tissue grafting. They also show a documented case involving reconstruction of a severely deficient front-tooth ridge before implant placement. Austin Periodontal Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

What I'd ask at the consultation

For a front tooth, I'd ask:

1. How many single anterior implants do you place each year?
2. Can you show me before/after cases of upper central or lateral incisors similar to mine?
3. Will you use CBCT/3D planning and a surgical guide?
4. Do I need bone grafting or connective-tissue grafting to get the gum contour right?
5. Who designs and makes the final crown, and how closely does the surgeon/restorative dentist coordinate with the lab?
6. What temporary tooth will I have while the implant heals?
7. If the existing tooth is still present, can it be removed and the implant placed immediately, or would staged treatment be safer?

For a visible front tooth, the gum architecture and three-dimensional implant position are at least as important cosmetically as the implant itself. Austin Periodontal Associates explicitly notes that front-tooth cases are judged heavily on gum contour and may require soft-tissue grafting. Austin Periodontal Associates

If you tell me which Hyde Park you mean (Austin's Hyde Park, presumably) and whether the front tooth is already missing, needs extraction, or has a failing crown/root, I can narrow this to 2–3 practices closest to Hyde Park and compare their specialties, locations, and implant/esthetic credentials.

• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, 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
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, 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
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States

For a single front-tooth implant where aesthetics are the priority, I’d look for a dentist who either is a prosthodontist or works closely with a periodontist/implant surgeon. Front teeth require especially careful planning of the implant position, gum contour, and final crown. Bedrock Periodontics Austin Periodontal Associates

Since you specifically mentioned Hyde Park, Austin, these are the nearby options I’d investigate:

• Kelly W. Keith, DDS — 3800 Speedway, right in the Hyde Park area. The practice offers cosmetic dentistry and implant-related care, making it a convenient local starting point.
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — 1500 W 38th St. This is a prosthodontics-focused practice in central Austin, with implant and complex restorative experience. A prosthodontist is particularly relevant when the appearance of the final front tooth is a major concern.
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — 7800 N Mopac Expy. Dr. Rad is a prosthodontist and the practice specifically emphasizes cosmetic and implant reconstruction, including digital planning and an in-house lab. Smile Boutique Implant Center Smile Boutique Implant Center
• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, close to Hyde Park, with cosmetic dentistry and dental implants.

What I'd ask at the consultation

For a front tooth, I'd specifically ask:

1. Who will surgically place the implant, and who will design the final crown?
2. Do you use CBCT/3D imaging and digitally guided planning?
3. How do you handle bone grafting and soft-tissue/gum grafting if needed?
4. Can I see before-and-after cases of single upper-front-tooth implants, not just full-mouth implant cases?
5. Will I have a temporary tooth immediately after extraction/implant placement, if appropriate?
6. Who is responsible for matching the crown's translucency, shape, shade, and gum contour to my neighboring tooth?

For comparison, Austin Periodontal Associates specifically discusses the extra soft-tissue considerations involved in front-tooth implants and uses a specialist surgical approach, while the restorative dentist typically makes the final crown. Austin Periodontal Associates

If your priority is the most natural-looking front tooth rather than simply finding the closest implant dentist, I'd arrange consultations with a prosthodontist and an implant-focused periodontist before committing. That lets you compare the proposed implant position, grafting plan, temporary tooth, and final-crown workflow—not just the price.

If you tell me whether it is an upper or lower front tooth and whether the tooth is already missing or still needs extraction, I can narrow this to the most relevant Austin specialists and compare their implant approach and distance from Hyde Park.

• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, 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
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, 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
• 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
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If by Crestview you mean the Austin neighborhood, there are several Austin practices that specifically advertise urgent dental care plus implant surgery. For a sports-injury tooth loss, I’d prioritize a practice that can evaluate the trauma and handle the surgical/implant planning rather than just a routine implant consultation.

Austin options to call first

• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Central Austin, 4306 Medical Pkwy. They explicitly advertise same-day emergency appointments and say most surgeries can be scheduled within a week after consultation. They also perform implant planning/placement with 3-D guidance. Lonestar
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — South Austin, 5301 Davis Ln. Particularly relevant after a sports injury because they handle facial/dental trauma, displaced teeth and oral surgery, with same-day urgent appointments prioritized. Their site also describes implant treatment and 3-D imaging. OSSAustin
• North Austin Oral Surgery — 12210 Pecan St. This is another oral-surgery/implant practice in North Austin, useful if you're trying to stay relatively close to Crestview.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — 1500 W 38th St. They specialize in oral surgery and implant placement and offer multiple sedation options.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — 3423 Bee Caves Rd. This is a specialty periodontal/implant-surgery practice, worth considering particularly if the injury caused substantial gum or bone damage.

For your particular situation, LoneStar OMS and Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin stand out based on what they currently advertise: both specifically address urgent cases and surgical care, and LoneStar explicitly says it can commonly get surgery scheduled within a week. Lonestar OSSAustin

One important point: don't assume the tooth should immediately be replaced with an implant. After traumatic tooth loss, the surgeon may need to assess the socket, bone and gum tissue first; sometimes preservation/bone grafting or a temporary tooth is needed before definitive implant placement.

If the tooth was just knocked out recently, seek dental care immediately rather than waiting for an implant consultation—the window for potentially saving a natural permanent tooth can be very short. OSSAustin If you have significant facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, altered bite, numbness, or possible jaw/head injury, urgent medical evaluation may also be appropriate.

If you tell me which part of Crestview you're near (or a nearby cross street), I can narrow this to the closest 3 options and check their current hours/contact details.

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, 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
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, 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
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, 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
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States

For a sports-related lost tooth near Crestview, I’d prioritize an oral surgeon/implant specialist who can evaluate you urgently, rather than choosing based on implant placement alone.

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — strongest one-stop option: same-day emergency care plus 3D implant planning and surgical/restorative services under one roof.
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — dedicated oral surgery/implant practice, including bone grafting when needed.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — implant-focused periodontist with guided/robotic implant surgery.

Important: a knocked-out tooth is time-sensitive. If this just happened, seek emergency dental care today; the tooth may sometimes be saved rather than immediately replaced with an implant. riverparkdentalatx.com

If you tell me how long ago the tooth came out and whether it’s a front tooth, I can narrow this to the best option.

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, 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
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Goehring Dental - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 200, Building 1, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Hedgecock Dental - 5920 W William Cannon Dr Bldg 6 ste 200, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Restora Dental Arts (AnnMarie Olson DDS PA) - 11671 Jollyville Rd #204, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Since you’re near Mueller, I’d focus on implant surgeons/practices that explicitly handle significant dental anxiety and offer IV or deeper sedation, rather than simply choosing a general dentist who happens to offer nitrous.

Options worth considering

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — closest/convenient option in Mueller. Their Mueller office offers sedation, including IV sedation, and their practice says sedation can be used for procedures including implants. River Rock Dental Austin River Rock Dental Austin

Caveat: for severe anxiety, I'd specifically ask whether the implant placement itself can be done under IV sedation and who administers/monitors it.

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, very close to Mueller. This is implant-focused, and they explicitly offer general anesthesia administered and monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist for complex implant procedures. Union Dental Implant Center

This is particularly worth a consultation if by “severe anxiety” you mean you really don't want to be aware of the surgery at all.

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — an oral-surgery/implant practice near Central Austin. They perform implant placement and offer multiple sedation approaches, making an oral surgeon a reasonable route if your anxiety is substantial or the implant involves extraction/bone grafting.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — a board-certified periodontist whose practice specifically performs implants and offers nitrous, oral sedation, and IV moderate sedation. They explicitly describe IV sedation for implants and longer surgeries. Austin Periodontal Associates

What I'd ask when you call

Given the severity of your anxiety, I'd say something like:

“I have severe dental anxiety and I'm looking for implant placement. I don't think nitrous alone will be enough. Do you offer IV sedation specifically for implant surgery, who administers the sedation, and will I be continuously monitored throughout the procedure?”

Also ask whether they can do the extraction, bone grafting (if needed), and implant placement under the same sedation, since minimizing separate surgical appointments can be valuable for someone with significant dental fear.

If you want the shortest shortlist: I'd start by calling Union Dental Implant Center and Austin Periodontal for consultations, while River Rock Mueller is the most convenient option to investigate first. That's based on their documented implant/sedation capabilities and proximity—not a claim that one is objectively superior.

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, 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
• Goehring Dental - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 200, Building 1, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Restora Dental Arts (AnnMarie Olson DDS PA) - 11671 Jollyville Rd #204, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• 8118 Dental Professionals - 8118 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757, United States

Since you’re near Mueller and have severe dental anxiety, I’d focus less on a general dentist who happens to offer sedation and more on a practice that does implant surgery + substantial sedation/anxiety management.

Practices I’d put on your consultation list

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — This is the most convenient option because it’s actually in Mueller, at 1801 E 51st St. They explicitly offer IV sedation, including for more complex dental procedures, and advertise dental implants. Their IV-sedation information specifically discusses patients with significant dental anxiety and says patients generally need an adult driver afterward. River Rock Dental Austin River Rock Dental Austin

Why consider it: proximity + IV sedation + implants under one roof.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — At 3200 Red River St., this is an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice rather than a general dental office. Their implant surgery includes 3-D imaging/planning, and their practice information describes IV sedation for implant surgery.

Why consider it: if your anxiety is severe enough that you’d feel better having an oral surgeon handle the surgical portion.

• East Austin Oral Surgery — At 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, this is another oral-surgery option relatively close to Mueller. They advertise implants plus IV/twilight sedation and general anesthesia, with anesthesia administered/monitored by the surgeon for appropriate cases.

Why consider it: particularly worth asking about if “I really don't want to be aware of the procedure” is a major concern.

• Union Dental Implant Center — At 1211 E 11th St., this is specifically implant-focused and offers comprehensive implant treatment. Its practice information describes general anesthesia as an option for full-arch/complex implant cases and specifically addresses dental anxiety.

Why consider it: especially if you're looking at multiple implants or full-arch treatment rather than a single implant.

There’s also a periodontist option worth knowing about: Austin Periodontal Associates explicitly offers nitrous, oral sedation, and IV moderate sedation for implants and grafting, with a board-certified periodontist performing the surgical care. Their office is at 7800 N Mopac. Austin Periodontal Associates

For severe anxiety, one question matters a lot

When you call, don't just ask “Do you offer sedation?” Ask:

“I have severe dental anxiety and I'm considering an implant. I don't think I can tolerate being aware of the surgery. What is the deepest level of sedation you offer for implant placement, who administers it, and who monitors me?”

That's important because IV sedation is not the same thing as general anesthesia. IV moderate sedation generally leaves you responsive and breathing on your own, although many patients remember little of the procedure. Austin Periodontal Associates

If you tell me whether you're talking about one implant, several implants, or a full-mouth/full-arch case, I can narrow these down further and look specifically at distance from Mueller, sedation depth, implant credentials, and what patients report about anxiety/comfort.

• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin - 815 Brazos St Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Toothbar - 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR 160, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, 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
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States

For one dental implant in/near downtown Austin, I’d start with a specialist-led consultation rather than choosing purely by proximity. You’ll generally want the implant surgeon to assess the bone with 3D imaging and determine whether you need extraction or grafting, while a restorative dentist/prosthodontist handles the final crown. Austin Periodontal Associates Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

My shortlist

• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery — 1209 W 5th St, very close to downtown. This is an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice and specifically lists single-tooth implants and bone grafting. If you want a surgeon to handle the surgical portion, this is a particularly relevant option.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St. A periodontal/implant specialty practice offering single implants, guided placement and management of implant complications.
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin — 815 Brazos St, right in downtown. Their site specifically describes consultation, imaging, and implant placement, so this is convenient if you'd prefer a general/restorative practice coordinating the whole process. Primavera Dental Group
• Toothbar — 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, also genuinely downtown. They provide implant-related restorative care, though I'd ask specifically whether the implant surgery itself is performed in-house or referred out.

If it were my appointment to arrange, I'd call Eggleston first and ask for a consultation specifically for a single-tooth implant, including CBCT/3D imaging and an explanation of whether they coordinate the crown with your restoring dentist. That's a factual fit based on their specialty and listed implant services, rather than a claim that they're objectively the best dentist. Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

One useful question when you call: “Does your quoted treatment include the implant placement, abutment, and final crown, or is the crown done by a separate dentist?” That can make a substantial difference in both the process and total cost. Some Austin practices publish package pricing—for example, AIDM lists $3,750–$5,000 for a complete single-tooth implant package, though your actual case can differ. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

If you tell me which tooth (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already missing or needs extraction, and your dental insurance, I can narrow this to 2–3 offices and compare their implant approach, pricing, credentials, and distance from downtown.

• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin - 815 Brazos St Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, 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
• 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, 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
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States

For one missing tooth, I’d lean toward a practice that routinely handles both the surgical implant placement and the restorative/crown planning, rather than choosing a general dentist solely because they’re downtown.

My Austin shortlist

• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin — 815 Brazos St, right downtown. Dr. Moetaz Homsi has formal prosthodontic training and the practice specifically offers implant treatment. That makes this a particularly convenient option if you want the consultation and restoration coordinated in one office. Primavera Dental Group
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery — 1209 W 5th St. This is a specialty oral-surgery practice that performs single-tooth implants and bone grafting, so I'd consider it if the tooth needs extraction, you may need grafting, or you want a surgical specialist handling placement. Eggleston Oral & Facial Surgery
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St. A periodontal/implant specialist is worth considering when gum health, bone loss, recession, or grafting could affect the implant. The practice specifically offers surgical implant placement and regenerative procedures.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St. Another specialist option, particularly if you need extraction or more involved surgical work; its implant planning includes 3D CBCT imaging.

If I were narrowing this to two consultations based purely on the information available: I'd start with Primavera for a straightforward single-tooth replacement and Eggleston if there's an extraction/grafting component. That's not a judgment about clinical quality; it's based on their documented training/scope and how directly they match those scenarios. Primavera Dental Group Eggleston Oral & Facial Surgery

One useful thing to ask when you call: “Will the consultation include a CBCT/3D scan and a complete written estimate covering the implant, abutment, crown, extraction, and any bone grafting?” A single “implant price” often doesn't include all of those components.

If you tell me which tooth it is (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already missing or needs extraction, and your dental insurance, I can narrow the options further and check current consultation details.

• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, 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
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Yes. For replacing an existing bridge with implants, I’d start with a prosthodontist rather than choosing an implant center based mainly on proximity. A prosthodontist is specifically trained in complex tooth replacement and in designing the final implant-supported teeth; a periodontist or oral surgeon may then handle the surgical implant placement.

Since you’re near the UT campus, these are the Austin options I’d put on your consultation list:

• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — 1500 W 38th St #34, very convenient to UT. It is a prosthodontics-focused practice, and its site specifically describes implant restoration and replacement of implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures. Fredrick Shaw DDS
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, essentially in the UT/central Austin area. This is a periodontist/implant practice, so it would be particularly useful if the evaluation needs to focus on gum health, bone levels, extraction, grafting, or implant placement.
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St Ste E4, also extremely close to campus. It's implant-focused and has both surgical and restorative components. I would consider it as a second opinion, particularly if you're contemplating a larger reconstruction.
• Advanced Prosthodontics — 3423 Bee Caves Rd, farther away, but specifically limited to prosthodontics and implant-related reconstruction. The practice lists fellowship training in implant prosthodontics.
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — 7800 N Mopac Expy, another specialist-led option offering single implants, implant-supported bridges, and more extensive reconstruction.

What I'd do in your situation

I'd make Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group your first consultation, largely because you're near UT and because the key question isn't simply "can I get implants?" It's how should the existing bridge be removed/replaced, which teeth can or should be saved, how much bone is available, and what should the final restoration look like?

Then, if surgery is indicated, I'd want the prosthodontist and a periodontist/oral surgeon to coordinate. For example, Council Oak specifically handles implant surgery and periodontal issues, including bone and implant complications.

One important point: don't have the existing bridge removed before getting a comprehensive evaluation unless there's an urgent problem. The teeth underneath may be salvageable, and the bridge can sometimes provide important information about the underlying situation.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

1. Can the existing supporting teeth be saved, or do they need extraction?
2. How many teeth actually need replacement?
3. Would individual implants or an implant-supported bridge make more sense?
4. Do I need bone grafting?
5. Who will place the implants and who will make the final crowns/bridge?
6. Can you show me the proposed treatment using my CBCT/3-D scan?
7. What is the complete cost, including extraction, grafting, implants, temporary teeth, and final restoration?

If you tell me where the bridge is (upper/lower, front/back, and how many teeth it replaces) and approximately how old the bridge is, I can narrow this down considerably and tell you what type of specialist/team I'd seek for your particular situation.

• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, 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
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, 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
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States

If you’re near the UT campus and are considering replacing an existing bridge with implants, I’d start with a prosthodontist rather than a general dentist. Prosthodontists specialize in complex tooth replacement and can evaluate whether implants, an implant-supported bridge, or another approach makes sense.

A few Austin options worth evaluating:

• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — 1500 W 38th St. This is particularly convenient to UT/central Austin. It’s led by board-certified prosthodontist Fredrick Shaw and focuses on implant restoration and complex restorative work. Their practice also advertises advanced imaging and an on-site lab. Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group
• Advanced Prosthodontics — 3423 Bee Caves Rd. A prosthodontics-focused practice that handles implant crowns, implant bridges, and more extensive implant restorations.
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — 7800 N Mopac Expy. Prosthodontist-led and specifically focused on implants, including implant-supported bridges and complex reconstruction.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — 3423 Bee Caves Rd. This is a periodontics/implant-surgery practice, so it could be useful if your evaluation shows you need bone grafting, gum treatment, or more involved implant surgery.

What I'd do in your situation

I'd get one comprehensive evaluation with a prosthodontist first, probably Shoal Creek given your location. Ask them to evaluate the teeth underneath the existing bridge, the bone and gums, and whether the neighboring teeth can/should be preserved.

An implant replacement isn't necessarily as simple as "remove bridge → put in implants." Depending on how many teeth are involved, possibilities can include:

• individual implants with separate crowns
• two or more implants supporting a new implant bridge
• preserving some of the existing teeth and replacing only selected teeth
• bone grafting before implant placement

A proper evaluation should generally include 3-D imaging/CBCT when appropriate and a discussion of both the surgical placement and the final restoration. Prosthodontics of Texas, for example, describes coordinating prosthodontists with oral surgeons to determine whether sufficient bone exists for implant placement. Prosthodontics of Texas

One important point: don't let a clinic immediately sell you on a particular number of implants before you've had the underlying teeth and bone evaluated. The best treatment plan depends heavily on which teeth are actually salvageable.

If you tell me where the bridge is (e.g., upper front, lower molars), how many teeth it replaces, and roughly how old the bridge is, I can narrow this down to 2–3 Austin specialists and tell you what I'd specifically ask each one at the consultation.

• 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
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Hill Country Oral Surgery - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Bldg C, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, 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
• 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
• 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
• Vincent Cavaretta, DDS - 3423 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg C, Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746

If you have limited bone and may need sinus lifts before implants in the Hyde Park area of Austin, I would look for a provider who routinely handles implant site development (bone grafting, sinus augmentation, ridge augmentation) rather than only placing straightforward implants. A good starting point is usually either a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon or a periodontist with advanced implant surgery training. Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Austin Periodontal Associates

A few Austin-area consultations to consider:

• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — South Austin oral & maxillofacial surgery practice that lists sinus lift surgery, bone grafting, and implant reconstruction among its services. ossaustin.com
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — A periodontal and implant surgery practice that focuses on advanced periodontal procedures and implant-related surgery.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin periodontic/implant practice that handles surgical implant care and bone-related implant planning.
• Hill Country Oral Surgery — Oral surgery practice in the Austin area offering implant surgery, bone grafting, and sinus lifts. Hill Country Oral Surgery
• East Austin Oral Surgery — Convenient if you are closer to Hyde Park/East Austin; the practice describes implant-related surgery, bone grafting, and sinus grafting. eastaustinoralsurgery.com

For a Hyde Park resident, I would probably start with:

1. A CBCT (3D scan) implant evaluation to measure remaining bone height and sinus position. ossaustin.com
2. Asking whether they do the sinus lift and implant placement themselves or coordinate with another specialist.
3. Getting a written plan showing:

• whether you need a lateral window sinus lift or a smaller crestal lift
• graft material recommended
• healing time before implant placement
• whether the implant can be placed at the same time as the graft ossaustin.com Austin Periodontal Associates

When you call, you can say:

“I’ve been told I have limited bone for upper implants and may need a sinus lift. I’m looking for a CBCT evaluation with someone who does sinus augmentation and implant site development.”

If you tell me which part of Hyde Park you mean (Austin neighborhood?), whether it’s upper molars/premolars, and whether you already have a dentist recommending implants, I can narrow the list by location and treatment style.

• 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
• 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If you’re near Mueller and specifically want CBCT + computerized implant planning + guided placement, I’d look first at:

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, very close to Mueller; implant-focused practice with digital planning, guided surgery, and an in-house lab.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St; offers Yomi robotic-guided implant placement.
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — 4306 Medical Pkwy; advertises 3-D implant planning and rigid surgical guidance.

For the most technology-specific option near Mueller, I’d call Union Dental Implant Center and ask whether your case will use a 3D CBCT-based digital plan and a printed/static guide or dynamic navigation.

If you tell me single tooth vs. multiple implants/full-mouth, I can narrow this down further.

If you’re near Mueller (East Austin) and specifically want computerized implant planning + guided implant surgery, I’d look for a practice that uses CBCT (3D scans), digital implant planning software, and either static surgical guides, dynamic navigation, or robotic guidance—not just a dentist who advertises “implants.” www.austinperiodontal.com

A few Austin-area options worth putting on your consult list:

Near Mueller / East Austin

• Union Dental Implant Center — East Austin implant-focused practice. They emphasize digital dentistry, implant planning, restorative coordination, and an in-house lab workflow.

Good fit if: you want the surgery and restoration coordinated in one implant-focused office.

Central Austin options

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin periodontal/implant practice that describes guided implant placement and robotic-guided implant technology (Yomi).

Good fit if: you want a periodontist-led implant surgery approach.

• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Central Austin oral surgery practice that describes 3D implant treatment planning and guided implant placement.

Good fit if: your case may involve extractions, bone issues, or a more surgical approach.

Other technology-forward Austin practices

• Periodontal Surgical Arts — Implant surgery practice describing CT-guided and dynamic navigation implant surgery.
• Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin — Uses computer-guided implant surgery with X-Guide dynamic navigation for selected cases. ossaustin.com

When you call, I’d ask these exact questions:

1. “Do you use CBCT-based digital implant planning for every implant case?”
2. “Do you place implants with a printed surgical guide, dynamic navigation (like X-Guide), or robotic guidance (like Yomi)?”
3. “Can I see my 3D implant plan before surgery?”
4. “Who places the implant—the general dentist, periodontist, or oral surgeon?”
5. “Do you handle the crown/restoration in-house or coordinate with another dentist?”

If you tell me how far you’re willing to drive from Mueller (10 minutes, 20 minutes, anywhere Austin) and whether it’s one tooth, multiple implants, or full-mouth, I can narrow this down.

• 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
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Naples Oral + Facial Surgery - 1950 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Because you lost multiple teeth in an accident, I’d look for a coordinated oral surgeon + prosthodontist/implant-restoration team, rather than simply choosing a general dentist who places implants. Trauma can involve bone loss, damaged neighboring teeth, and bite/jaw issues that need to be addressed before the final implants.

Austin options to put on your consultation list

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — particularly relevant because the practice lists dental trauma, bone grafting, dental implants, and full-mouth reconstruction among its services. Dr. Steven Widner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Widner Oral Surgery
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — a periodontal/implant surgery practice offering multi-tooth and full-arch implant treatment. This can be useful when the accident has affected the gum and supporting bone.
• Prosthodontics of Texas — a prosthodontic practice focused on complex restorative cases, including implants, implant-supported dentures and full-arch reconstruction. This is the type of specialist I'd want involved in designing the final teeth, not just placing the implants.
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — offers implant reconstruction and complex oral/facial surgery, including full-arch solutions and guided implant surgery.
• North Austin Oral Surgery — another oral-surgery option with implant reconstruction and full-arch treatment; the practice describes complex implant placement and grafting as part of its services.

A trauma-focused Austin practice also specifically lists facial trauma, avulsed teeth, fractured bones, and long-term reconstruction, so if your accident involved a jaw/facial fracture, that expertise matters. Austin Oral Surgery

What I'd do next

Schedule an implant-reconstruction consultation, not just an implant-placement appointment. Ask them to evaluate:

1. 3-D CBCT imaging of both jaws.
2. Which remaining teeth can realistically be saved.
3. Jawbone volume and whether you need bone grafting or sinus augmentation.
4. Your bite and any jaw/facial injury from the accident.
5. Whether individual implants, implant bridges, or a full-arch reconstruction makes more sense.
6. A temporary tooth/bridge solution while the implants heal.
7. Who will design and fabricate the final teeth and whether the surgeon and restorative dentist coordinate the entire case.
8. A written timeline and itemized estimate—including grafting, extractions, temporary teeth, implants, abutments, and final prosthesis.

For a case as extensive as yours, I would start with Widner Elite or another oral/maxillofacial surgeon for the surgical/trauma assessment, while also getting a prosthodontist such as Prosthodontics of Texas involved in the reconstruction plan. That's a description of the care structure I'd seek, not a claim that one practice is objectively superior.

If the accident was recent, or you currently have uncontrolled bleeding, facial/jaw swelling, fever, severe pain, difficulty breathing/swallowing, or a suspected jaw fracture, seek urgent medical/dental trauma care rather than waiting for a routine implant consultation.

If by “near Crestview” you mean Crestview in Austin, I can also narrow this to the 3 most relevant practices within a short drive of Crestview, including addresses, current hours, implant/trauma specialties, and contact information.

If by “near Crestview” you mean Crestview in Austin, I can also narrow this to the 3 most relevant practices within a short drive of Crestview, including addresses, current hours, implant/trauma specialties, and contact information.

• 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
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, 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
• 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Jovan Prosthodontics - 4010 Sandy Brook Dr #209, Round Rock, TX 78665, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States

Because this followed an accident and involves multiple missing teeth, I’d approach this as a coordinated oral-surgery + prosthodontic reconstruction, rather than simply booking a routine implant dentist. Trauma can also leave jawbone, gum tissue, or neighboring teeth needing treatment before implants.

Austin options to schedule consultations with

• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — a prosthodontist-led practice specifically focused on complex implant reconstruction and full-mouth rehabilitation. Their published workflow includes comprehensive digital records, treatment planning, prototypes/temporaries, and definitive implant restorations. Smile Boutique Implant Center
• Prosthodontics of Texas — a prosthodontic practice focused on complex restorative cases, implants, implant-supported dentures and full-arch reconstruction.
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — particularly relevant if the accident caused facial/jaw trauma. They handle facial trauma, bone grafting, implant placement and full-arch reconstruction, with CBCT/3-D planning. OSSAustin
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — offers dental implants, bone grafting, facial-injury treatment and full-mouth reconstruction; their site specifically describes treating facial injuries and reconstructive cases. Widner Oral Surgery
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — another prosthodontist option for implant restorations and full-mouth reconstruction; the practice says it provides implant treatment planning from surgical through restorative stages. Fredrickshaw DDS

For your situation, I'd start with a prosthodontist consultation plus an oral/maxillofacial surgeon consultation, rather than committing immediately to an All-on-4/full-arch package. The right plan could involve individual implants, implant-supported bridges, bone grafting, or a full-arch restoration depending on which teeth and bone were affected.

What the full plan should cover

At the first consultations, ask them to evaluate:

1. CBCT/3-D imaging of the jaws and trauma area.
2. Which missing/damaged teeth can actually be saved.
3. Bone loss and whether bone grafting or ridge reconstruction is necessary.
4. Gum/soft-tissue damage and esthetic considerations.
5. Whether neighboring teeth need root canals, crowns, or other treatment.
6. Individual implants vs. implant bridges vs. implant-supported dentures/full-arch treatment.
7. Temporary teeth while the implants heal.
8. The final bite, appearance, materials and maintenance plan.
9. A written treatment sequence and itemized cost, including grafting, sedation, temporaries, implants, abutments and final prostheses.
10. How the accident/trauma affects insurance or potential medical-insurance coverage.

If the accident was recent, or you have increasing swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, fever, severe pain, numbness, difficulty breathing/swallowing, or a suspected jaw fracture, get urgent trauma/oral-surgery evaluation rather than waiting for an elective implant consultation.

If by “near Crestview” you mean the Crestview neighborhood of Austin, I can also narrow this to the 3 most convenient specialists around Crestview/North Austin and give you their contact/appointment links.

• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, 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
• 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
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If you mean Crestview in Austin, TX, and your main concern is avoiding surprise costs, I’d look for a dentist who will give you a written treatment plan with line-item pricing (implant, abutment, crown, imaging, grafting if needed, sedation, and follow-ups). A few Austin-area options that emphasize clear estimates or upfront pricing:

• Anchor Dental Implant Center — This implant-focused practice in Austin advertises all-inclusive implant pricing and a written treatment plan approach. Anchor Dental Implant Center
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio — Implant-focused office that highlights transparent cost breakdowns during consultations. South Austin Dental Associates
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — A periodontist-led implant practice; this type of specialist can be useful if you need bone grafting or have a more complex case.
• Texas Periodontists — Another Austin implant/periodontal option that discusses treatment planning and cost considerations.

For a single-tooth implant, Austin practices commonly quote several thousand dollars, but the final number depends heavily on whether you need extraction, bone grafting, a temporary tooth, the implant brand, and the final crown material. Some Austin offices publish package ranges; for example, South Austin Dental Implant Studio lists a single implant package starting around $3,999, while other practices explain that a precise quote requires an exam and 3D imaging. South Austin Dental Associates Austin Periodontal Associates

When you call, you can ask:

1. “Can you give me a written estimate before I commit?”
2. “Does the quote include the implant post, abutment, crown, 3D scan, and all follow-up visits?”
3. “What costs would be added if I need a bone graft or extraction?”
4. “Do you offer financing, and what is the total amount financed?”

If you mean Crestview, Florida rather than the Austin neighborhood, tell me and I’ll narrow the list to that area. smileology.com

• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, 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
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Crystal Lake Dental | Family, Orthodontics & Implant Center - 3550 N Lakeline Blvd Ste 110, Leander, TX 78641, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If by Crestview you mean the Austin neighborhood, I’d focus on offices that publish an actual bundled price or explicitly promise a written, itemized estimate.

Austin options with clear pricing

• Anchor Dental Implant Center — Northwest Austin. Their current site advertises $2,495 for a single-tooth implant including implant + abutment + crown, with pricing described as case-dependent. They also advertise a free 3D consultation and written all-inclusive treatment plan. Anchor Dental Implant Center
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio — publishes $3,999 for a single implant including the implant body, abutment and crown, and says the consultation provides a transparent cost breakdown. South Austin Dental Implant Studio
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N Mopac, relatively convenient to Crestview. They don't publish a single-tooth price, but say you'll receive a written, all-inclusive estimate after evaluation and that pricing is reviewed before treatment. ClearChoice
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX — their Austin location offers a virtual consultation and advertises transparent cost estimates; their published pricing is particularly geared toward full-arch treatment rather than a simple single implant. 8999 Smile

For anxiety about cost specifically, Anchor is the one I'd call first because you can see a concrete bundled single-implant price before going in. That's not a judgment about clinical quality—just a match to your stated need for pricing transparency.

When you call, ask: “Can you give me an itemized written estimate for the entire implant—from extraction, CT/3D imaging and bone grafting, if needed, through the implant, abutment, and final crown—and tell me what could cause that estimate to increase?” That makes quotes much easier to compare.

If you tell me whether it's one missing tooth and roughly which part of Crestview you're in, I can narrow this to the closest 2–3 offices and check their current consultation/price details.