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- (404) 577-9020
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A missing tooth can change the way you chew, speak, and smile. Dental implants replace the whole tooth from the root up and can look and feel like your natural teeth.
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Dental implants with Dr. Rickin Vibhakar, DDS
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Advanced implant training, NY Implant Institute
Rated 4.7 by Google reviewers
Active member, Kois Center
500+ CE hours toward AGD Fellowship
You don’t have to split your care between practices. Dr. Rickin Vibhakar places and restores implants as part of our restorative dentistry in Decatur, and he has completed advanced implant training at the NY Implant Institute.
Your care starts with 3D imaging and a clear talk about your options. Before surgery, 3D CBCT imaging shows your bone volume, nerve paths, and the best angle for each implant.
from start to finish for most implant treatment
implant placement and final crown
imaging before surgery to plan each implant
implants still in place after 20 years*
Dr. Vibhakar explains each option at your consultation, and if implants are not the best fit, he explains other options so you can decide what works for you.
A titanium post and a custom crown replace one missing tooth from the root up. Learn more about a single-tooth implant.
Replaces: One missing tooth
Restoration: A custom crown matched to your nearby teeth
A small number of implants anchor a denture so it stays in place while you eat and talk. Learn more about implant-supported dentures.
Replaces: Several or all teeth in an arch
Compared with: Dentures held by suction or adhesive
Added bone gives the implant a stronger foundation and heals before placement. See how we plan tooth extraction and bone grafting together.
Needed when: The jawbone has shrunk after tooth loss
Training: Guided bone regeneration with Dr. Matt Fein and Dr. Israel Puterman
The timeline depends on your bone, your healing, and whether you need a graft first. Dr. Vibhakar explains each stage ahead of time.
An exam, digital X-rays, and a 3D CBCT scan help plan the ideal implant position.
Added bone gives the implant a stronger foundation and heals before placement.
A small titanium post is placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.
The bone grows around the post in a process called osseointegration.
We take digital impressions and attach a custom crown made to match your nearby teeth.
Smoking and some health conditions can slow healing, so Dr. Vibhakar reviews your full health history first.
Jawbone can slowly shrink after a tooth is lost, especially if gum disease was involved. Bone grafting can rebuild the area so an implant has solid support.
Decay, a cracked tooth, grinding, or gum disease can all play a role. If your gums need care first, periodontal treatment in Decatur can help create a healthy base.
We can plan your tooth extraction in Decatur and any grafting together, so the site can heal and be ready for an implant.
Replaces: The whole tooth, from the root up
Bone: Can help preserve bone that might otherwise shrink
Lasts: Can last for decades with good care
Held by: A small number of implants
Feels: Stays in place while you eat and talk
Security: Often more secure than suction or adhesive
Held by: Suction or adhesive
Bone: Does not sit in the jawbone
Learn more: Tooth replacement options
Dr. Rickin Vibhakar has more than 10 years of clinical experience, including private practice at 60th and Park in Manhattan. For implant patients, he pairs careful surgical planning with a close look at your whole mouth, and explains why each step is recommended, from the first scan to the final crown.
Most patients find implant surgery easier than they expected. We numb the area with local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide is available if you feel anxious. Weighted blankets and noise-canceling headphones can also help you relax.
Advanced implant training
Guided bone regeneration training with Dr. Matt Fein and Dr. Israel Puterman
Active member, all advanced coursework completed
Coverage varies by plan. Some plans pay for part of an implant or the crown on top, while others don’t cover implants at all. Our team checks your benefits before treatment.
We work with many PPO plans and check your dental insurance benefits before treatment. In network with:
Financing for dental implants through CareCredit and Cherry can help spread out the cost. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.
These are the questions we hear most often from Decatur patients considering implants. For anything else, call us at (404) 577-9020.
Coverage varies by plan. Some PPO plans pay for part of an implant or the crown on top, while others don’t cover implants at all. Our team can check your dental insurance benefits, and financing can help spread out the cost.
Most cases take several months, mainly because the bone needs time to bond with the implant. If you need a bone graft first, the timeline may be longer. Dr. Vibhakar gives you an estimated timeline at your consultation.
Local anesthesia keeps the area numb during surgery, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Mild soreness or swelling for a few days afterward is common and usually improves with over-the-counter pain relievers.
With good care, an implant can last for decades. The crown on top may need to be replaced after many years of normal wear. Brushing, flossing, and regular checkups help protect the gums and bone around your implant.
Good candidates usually have healthy gums and enough jawbone to hold an implant. Smoking and some health conditions can slow healing, so Dr. Vibhakar reviews your full health history first. If implants are not the best fit, he explains other options.
Bone grafting can rebuild the area so an implant has solid support. The graft heals before the implant is placed, so the timeline may be longer.
Yes. A small number of implants can anchor a denture so it stays in place while you eat and talk, which is often more secure than a denture held by suction or adhesive.
Your care starts with 3D imaging and a clear talk about your options, so you know what comes next at every stage.
315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030
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