From a single tooth to a full arch, with remote-anchorage options for patients told elsewhere they aren't candidates. Implant surgery available under IV moderate sedation or on-site general anesthesia.
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A dental implant is a small titanium post that's placed in the jaw to act as the root of a replacement tooth. Once the implant integrates with the bone — typically 3 to 6 months — a crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration is attached. The result functions and looks like a natural tooth or set of teeth. More background is available from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Implant work falls into three categories. Single-tooth implants replace one missing tooth without affecting the neighbors. Multiple-tooth implants support bridges across several teeth. Full-arch implants — including All-on-4, All-on-X, and teeth-in-a-day — replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw on a small number of strategically placed implants.
For patients told elsewhere that the bone isn't there for conventional implants, Suncoast offers remote-anchorage procedures — zygomatic, pterygoid, trans-sinus, and trans-nasal placements — that anchor in alternative bone structures. These are advanced procedures rarely available outside major cities, and they're often the answer for patients who have been refused implants in other practices. For deficits that can be addressed with bone reconstruction, bone grafting and ridge splitting are also available in-house.
Suncoast is also a regional referral destination for implant cases that need on-site GA, CBCT-planned placement, or remote-anchorage techniques. General dentists across Goderich and Huron County refer implant cases to us when their offices aren't set up for the surgical or anesthetic side — we place under the right sedation, then return the patient to the referring office for restorative work. We place. You restore.
Pick a type to read more, or book a free consultation and we'll recommend the right option based on your case and CBCT imaging.
Replace one missing tooth without affecting the neighboring teeth. The most common implant procedure and a good first step into implant dentistry.
Learn about single implantsA full arch of replacement teeth supported by four strategically placed implants. Most patients leave with fixed temporary teeth the same day as surgery.
Learn about All-on-4Full-arch restoration with a variable number of implants — 4, 5, 6, or more — tailored to your bone density and case complexity.
Learn about All-on-XExtraction, implant placement, and a fixed set of temporary teeth — all in a single visit. For patients with severely failing teeth or ill-fitting dentures.
Learn about teeth-in-a-dayWhen the upper jaw bone is too thin or compromised for conventional implants, zygomatic implants anchor in the cheekbone (zygoma) instead.
Learn about zygomatic implantsReal-time computer navigation during implant placement for sub-millimeter precision. Used especially on complex cases and remote-anchorage procedures.
Learn about X-Nav surgeryPatients weighing options often compare implants against traditional dentures or bridges. Here's how they stack up on the things that usually matter most.
| Feature | Dental Implants | Dentures / Bridges |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent solution | ||
| Stays in your mouth | Bridges yes; full dentures no | |
| Doesn't affect neighboring teeth | Bridges grind down neighbors | |
| Prevents bone loss in the jaw | ||
| Sedation available at Suncoast | ||
| Typical healing time | 3–6 months | Immediate fit |
Summarized from 135 Google reviews — themes patients consistently mention.
Three themes come up over and over in Suncoast Dental's reviews: same-day emergency appointments, IV sedation and general anesthesia that finally made years-of-avoided implant procedures manageable, and how warm the team is — especially Drs. Larsen, Hammad, and Will Xie with complex implant cases.
Read all reviews on Google →Quick answers to the most common implant questions. For your specific case, a free consultation with CBCT imaging is the best starting point.
Book a free consultation with Dr. Byron Larsen. We'll review your case with 3D imaging, show you what's possible, and give you a written treatment plan before you commit to anything.