Washington, DC Dental Implants Built to Last

A permanent answer for a missing tooth

Losing a tooth changes more than your smile. It changes how you bite, how you speak, and, over the years, the shape of the bone beneath it.

Washington, DC dental implants replace missing teeth from the root up: a small post placed in the jaw takes over the job of a natural tooth root, and a custom crown restores the tooth you see and chew with.

At DCStylishSmile, we handle every stage at our K Street office. Dr. Bukai plans your case in 3D, places the implant himself, and restores it with a crown made to match your natural teeth.

Why have your implant placed here?

Every implant case at our Washington, DC practice is planned digitally and placed by Dr. Bukai, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Here is what that looks like in practice.

One doctor, start to finish

We plan, place, and restore implants under one roof. You keep the same doctor and the same team from your first scan to your final crown, instead of being referred across town partway through treatment.

Digitally guided placement

CBCT 3D imaging lets us evaluate your teeth, bone density, joint health, and airway before discussing treatment. From that scan, we build a guided surgical plan and use photogrammetry to place the implant exactly where the plan says it belongs.

Laser-assisted care

Laser dentistry supports implant treatment across our practice, often with less bleeding, less post-operative discomfort, and faster healing than traditional techniques.

Comfort built into the plan

Nervous about oral surgery? We've got you. Nitrous oxide is available to keep you relaxed, and we schedule implant visits so you never feel rushed through them.

Ways we can rebuild your smile

Implant treatment here ranges from replacing a single tooth to rebuilding a complete bite. The right option depends on how many teeth are missing and what your bone can support.

A single missing tooth

One implant topped with a porcelain crown, shaded and shaped to sit unnoticed beside your natural teeth. Your neighboring teeth stay untouched, which is a real advantage over a traditional bridge.

Several missing teeth

An implant-supported denture or partial anchors to a small number of posts, so it stays put while you eat and speak. Many patients who have struggled with a loose denture find this is the change they notice most.

A full-arch rebuild

When most or all of the teeth in an arch are failing, full-mouth implant reconstruction rebuilds a complete, stable bite with implant-supported restorations. Dr. Bukai plans these cases with Digital Smile Design, so you can see the intended result before treatment begins.

What if you have lost bone under a missing tooth?

Bone loss rarely rules out implants; it usually just changes the order of treatment. A tooth that has been missing for a while takes some of its supporting bone with it, and an implant needs solid ground.

When your CBCT scan shows the bone needs help, we build grafting into your plan. Options at our office include socket preservation at the time of an extraction, sinus lifts for the upper jaw, and guided bone and tissue regeneration. Each one gives your implant a stable foundation before it's placed.

Your first implant visit

Your consultation starts with a conversation and a CBCT scan, and ends with a plan you understand.

Dr. Bukai walks you through what the scan shows, which options fit your mouth and your goals, and what your timeline and investment look like before you commit to anything.