Dental Implants
A permanent, natural-looking replacement for missing teeth.
A missing tooth affects more than your smile — it changes how you chew, how you speak, and over time even the shape of your face as the jawbone shrinks. Dental implants are the closest thing to getting your natural tooth back. At Smile360 Chicago, Dr. Mustafa Salam replaces one tooth, several, or a full arch with permanent, natural-looking implants — placed with 3D-guided precision for a comfortable visit and a result that looks, feels, and works like the real thing. Right here on Devon Avenue, on the North Side of Chicago.
In short
- A permanent replacement that looks and works like a real tooth
- Replaces anything from a single tooth to a full arch
- Placed precisely with 3D-guided planning
- Cared for well, an implant can last a lifetime
Why choose a dental implant?
Unlike a bridge or a denture, an implant stands on its own — a small titanium post that fuses with your jawbone and is topped with a custom crown. That difference matters:
- It's permanent and secure. No slipping, no adhesives — you eat, laugh, and speak with total confidence.
- It protects your jawbone. The post stimulates the bone the way a natural root does, helping prevent the bone loss and "sunken" look that follows missing teeth.
- It spares your other teeth. Unlike a bridge, an implant doesn't rely on grinding down the healthy teeth beside it.
- It looks completely natural. The custom crown is matched to your smile, so no one will know which tooth is the implant.
From a single tooth to a full arch
Whatever you're missing, there's an implant solution:
- Single tooth — one implant and crown that blends right in
- Several teeth — implants that replace multiple teeth without a removable partial
- Full arch — a fixed, full set of teeth anchored on just a few implants, so you can finally leave loose dentures behind
We'll help you choose the option that fits your smile, your health, and your budget.
Precise, guided placement
Precision is everything with implants. We plan your treatment in 3D — mapping the exact position, angle, and depth before we ever begin — so placement is more accurate, more comfortable, and set up for long-term success. It's a careful, methodical approach that takes the guesswork out and puts your implant exactly where it belongs.
Note
An implant protects the teeth around it. Unlike a bridge, it doesn’t rely on grinding down neighbouring teeth — and it keeps the jawbone stimulated so it stays strong.
What to expect
Every case is a little different, but the path is usually: a thorough consultation and 3D scan to confirm you're a good candidate; a comfortable, precisely-guided placement of the implant (you'll be fully numb — most patients are surprised how easy it is); a healing period of a few months while the implant fuses with the bone; and finally, your custom crown. We'll walk you through your exact timeline and keep you comfortable at every step. If you need an extraction or a little bone rebuilding first, we'll plan for that too.
Built to last
Done well and cared for, dental implants are one of the most reliable, long-lasting solutions in dentistry — studies show success rates above 95% over ten years, and the implant post itself can last decades, often a lifetime. Brush, floss, and keep your regular checkups, and your new tooth should serve you for many years to come.
Cost & financing
Because implant treatment is tailored to you, the investment varies with how many teeth you're replacing and whether any preparatory work is needed — so we'll give you a clear, itemized estimate before anything begins. Insurance often covers part of the treatment (like the crown or an extraction), and we file for you; for the rest, we offer flexible financing through CareCredit. When you factor in how long implants last, they're often the best long-term value of any tooth-replacement option.
“An implant is the closest thing modern dentistry has to giving you your natural tooth back.”
Gentle, precise care
Replacing a tooth is a big decision, and you deserve a dentist who takes the time to get it right. Dr. Salam brings a careful, precise hand and the same honest, judgment-free approach Smile360 is known for — so you always understand your options and feel at ease.
Missing a tooth — or tired of a loose denture? Book an implant consultation at Smile360 Chicago on the North Side of Chicago, and we'll map out the right plan for your smile.
What's included
- Single & full-arch
- Guided 3D placement
- Lifetime-durable titanium
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? We’re happy to help — give us a call.
Completely. The crown is custom-made and shade-matched to your surrounding teeth, so it blends right in. Once it's in place, no one — including you — will be able to tell which tooth is the implant.
It depends on how many teeth you're replacing and whether any prep work (like an extraction or bone graft) is needed — so we'll give you a clear, itemized estimate before anything begins. Insurance often covers part of the treatment, and we offer CareCredit financing for the rest.
For most people, yes. An implant stands on its own — it doesn't require grinding down healthy neighboring teeth like a bridge, and it won't slip or need adhesives like a denture. It also protects your jawbone, and because it lasts so long, it's often the best long-term value. We'll help you compare the options honestly.
It varies, but a typical timeline is a consultation and 3D scan, a comfortable guided placement, a healing period of a few months while the implant fuses with your bone, and then your custom crown. We'll give you your exact timeline up front — and if you need an extraction or bone work first, we'll build that into the plan.
Most people are, or can be after a little preparation. What matters is healthy gums and enough jawbone to support the implant — and if you're short on bone, a graft can often rebuild it. The best way to know is a consultation with a 3D scan, where we'll confirm the right plan for you.
They're one of the longest-lasting options in dentistry. The titanium post can last decades — often a lifetime — and studies show success rates above 95% over ten years. The crown on top may need replacing after 15–20 years of normal wear. Good hygiene and regular checkups make all the difference.
No — the placement is done with the area fully numbed, and most patients are surprised how comfortable it is. Afterward, it's normal to have some mild soreness or swelling for a few days, easily managed with an over-the-counter pain reliever, and most people are back to normal within about a week.
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