An implant can replace a missing tooth from the root up and stay with you for many years with steady care. Before that happens, though, it takes careful planning, skilled placement, and a well-made tooth on top. Here is what that looks like with our team.
JAX Dental Studio plans and restores implants for patients across Jacksonville, and we stay involved long after the final tooth is in place. For anyone looking for a dentist near Riverside, Dr. Charles Poblenz walks you through each phase and then builds checkups around your implant once treatment is done.
Implant treatment at our office involves three sets of hands, each with a clear job. Knowing who does what makes the months ahead easier to picture, and it helps you know whom to ask about each step.
Dr. Poblenz reviews your medical history, checks your gums and bone, and maps the area with digital imaging. He also takes care of prep work, such as removing a failing tooth, and explains the order of treatment before anything is booked. You see the images alongside him on the chairside screen.
A trusted surgeon we coordinate with places the titanium post in your jawbone. Over a few months, the bone bonds to the post and forms a stable base for the new tooth. Some cases need a bone graft before this step, and your plan notes when that applies.
You come back to us for the final step. Dr. Poblenz designs and places the custom dental crown, bridge, or implant-held denture that sits on the post, then checks your bite until it feels even. The new tooth is shaped and shaded to blend with your smile.
You may be a candidate if your general health supports healing and your gums are healthy or can be treated first. You also need enough bone, or an openness to a graft. A commitment to daily care matters, too, because it protects the implant for the long run. Not ready yet? Treating your gums or adding bone can sometimes open the door later.
We are in network with BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and Florida Combined Life, and we offer CareCredit, Cherry, and an in-house membership plan for patients without insurance.
Daily care looks a lot like care for natural teeth. Brush twice a day, clean along the gumline, and use the floss or small brushes your hygienist suggests. Regular visits matter as well. According to a 2020 multi-center study in Dentistry Journal, about 4% of patients who kept hygiene visits roughly twice a year had peri-implantitis, and the authors linked steady recalls to earlier diagnosis. Between visits, watch for these signs.
These signs do not always point to something serious, and many have simple fixes. If you clench or grind at night, a custom night guard can help protect the crown on top. An implant has no nerve inside it, so the gums are often the first place a problem shows. For trouble that cannot wait until your next cleaning, our emergency dentistry near Riverside keeps time open Monday through Thursday.
Riverside holds some of the most varied architecture in Florida, and its historic district, listed in 1985, was the first in Jacksonville. The neighborhood is also home to the Five Points commercial district and the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens on Riverside Avenue. To reach our office, take I-95 across the Fuller Warren Bridge or use the Acosta Bridge to reach the San Marco side.
Our hygienists and assistants see you at every cleaning, so they come to know your implant and how your gums respond over time. If you do not carry dental insurance, our dental membership plan includes two cleanings and two exams a year. A periodontal version adds a third maintenance cleaning for patients who need closer gum care. Gum problems around your natural teeth matter as well, and our soft tissue laser is one of the tools we use to treat them.
Caring for an implant raises its own set of questions. These are the ones we get most from Riverside patients.
The implant itself cannot decay, because the post and the crown are not natural enamel. The gums and bone around it can still become infected when plaque builds up. That is why daily brushing, cleaning along the gumline, and regular checkups matter as much for an implant as for a natural tooth.
Yes, your hygienist cleans around the post, checks the gums for early trouble, and watches the bite on the crown. The team sets how often you come in based on your gums and habits. Keeping those visits is one of the best ways to catch a problem early, before it affects the bone.
Common causes include gum infection from plaque buildup, smoking, poorly controlled health conditions, heavy grinding, and skipped checkups. In some cases a post does not bond with the bone. Most of these are managed with screening beforehand and steady care afterward, which is why we review your health and gums before placement.
Contact our office promptly and avoid chewing hard foods on that side. A loose crown or a post that moves needs an exam, and waiting lets bacteria collect around the area. Dr. Poblenz checks the crown, the gums, and your bite to find the cause. Do not try to tighten or reseat it yourself.
Bring your insurance card, a list of your medications, and any past dental records or X-rays you have. Set aside about an hour for visit one. Dr. Poblenz examines you, takes digital X-rays and an iTero 5D scan, and walks you through what he finds. Our treatment coordinator then lays out costs, insurance coverage, and payment choices.
An implant is a long-term investment, from the first scan to the checkups that follow. We can map out your treatment, coordinate the surgical step, and suggest a cleaning schedule that fits your gums and habits afterward. Our secure patient portal makes it simple to manage appointments, forms, and statements between visits. Bring any questions about timing, cost, or comfort to your first visit.
Dr. Charles Poblenz is active in organized dentistry at the national, state, and local district level. His yearly coursework runs well past the minimum Florida sets for dentists. Book an implant consultation with our team.
