Replace one missing tooth or several with implants that look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Every case is planned in 3D by Dr. Vishala Patel, an AAID Associate Fellow in implant dentistry, at our N. Custer Road office where McKinney, Frisco and Prosper meet, just a short drive from Celina.
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone where a tooth root used to be. Once it fuses with the bone, it anchors a custom crown, bridge or denture that stays put when you eat, talk and laugh. Unlike a traditional bridge, it does not require grinding down healthy neighboring teeth, and it helps keep the jawbone from shrinking after a tooth is lost.
Implants may be a good fit if you:
After your 3D scan, Dr. Patel will walk you through the options that fit your bone, your bite and your budget, with costs in writing before you decide. Patients across McKinney, Frisco, Prosper and Celina get the same written plan and up-front pricing.
One implant and a custom porcelain crown, matched to your natural teeth so no one can tell the difference.
Two implants can support a bridge of three or more teeth, without relying on your healthy teeth for support.
Dental bridgesSnap-in or fixed dentures anchored to implants so they stop slipping and you can eat with confidence again.
Learn more ↗Not enough bone? Many patients who were told they could not get implants are candidates after a bone graft. If a tooth needs to come out first, we handle the extraction here too.
Implant success starts with planning. Dr. Patel maps the exact position, angle and depth of each implant on a 3D CBCT scan before treatment begins, so placement is precise and predictable.
She is one of a small number of general dentists who have earned Associate Fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, which requires advanced coursework, documented implant cases and a written exam. You get specialist-level implant care in the same office where you get your cleanings. Dr. Patel places your implant herself, right here in our office, so there is no referral to an outside surgeon and no second office to visit.
That is why implant patients from Frisco, Prosper and Celina choose to make the drive: one experienced doctor plans, places and restores your implant, with 3D imaging, sedation options and evening and Saturday hours all in one office.
Exam, CBCT scan and digital impressions. We talk through your goals and options.
Your plan, timeline and exact cost, with insurance benefits checked in advance.
We prepare the site so your implant has a strong foundation.
Dr. Patel places your implant in our office in a gentle, numbed procedure, with sedation available. A temporary keeps you smiling.
After healing, your custom crown, bridge or denture is attached and adjusted.
Each option has a place. Here is how they compare so you can make an informed choice.
| Dental implant | Traditional bridge | Removable denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feels like | A natural tooth | Close to natural | Removable appliance |
| Neighboring teeth | Left untouched | Filed down for crowns | Clasps may rest on them |
| Jawbone | Helps preserve bone | Bone loss continues | Bone loss continues |
| Eating | Eat what you like | Most foods | Many foods are difficult |
| Typical lifespan | Decades, often lifelong | 10 to 15 years | 5 to 8 years |
| Up-front cost | Highest | Moderate | Lowest |
Implant placement is done with the area fully numbed, and most patients tell us it was easier than having a tooth pulled. If you feel anxious, have a strong gag reflex or are having several implants placed, ask about our sedation options.
We explain each step before we start, check in throughout and send you home with clear aftercare instructions and a direct line to our team.
Most adults who are missing one or more teeth can get implants. You need healthy gums and enough jawbone to support the implant, and if bone has thinned we can often rebuild it with a bone graft. Smokers and patients with uncontrolled diabetes can still be candidates but need extra planning. A consultation with a 3D CBCT scan is the only way to know for sure.
The area is fully numbed during placement, and most patients say it was easier than they expected. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is normal and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Sedation is available if you feel anxious.
Most cases take about 3 to 6 months from placement to final crown, because the implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone. If you need a bone graft or extraction first, add a few months. You will not be left without a tooth in a visible area; a temporary is placed while you heal.
Cost depends on how many teeth are being replaced, the type of restoration, and whether you need extractions or grafting. You will receive a written treatment plan with exact pricing before anything begins. We verify insurance benefits for you and offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
Many PPO plans cover part of the implant crown or related procedures such as extractions and grafts. Coverage varies widely, so our team checks your benefits before treatment and shows you your out-of-pocket cost up front.
The implant itself is designed to last for decades and often for life with good home care and regular checkups. The crown on top may need replacing after 10 to 15 years from normal wear.
Yes. Many of our implant patients come from Frisco, Prosper and Celina. Our office at 1521 N. Custer Road sits right where McKinney, Frisco and Prosper meet, just off US-380, about 10 minutes from most of Prosper and an easy drive from Celina. Evening and Saturday appointments make it simple to fit consultations and follow-ups into your week.
Proudly serving implant patients in McKinney, Frisco, Prosper and Celina, TX.
Our McKinney dental office
1521 N. Custer Road
Suite 2900 · McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 945-1993| Monday – Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | By appointment |
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