Types of Dental Implants Charlotte NC
The right implant option for your specific situation.
From a single missing tooth to a full arch, there is almost certainly a path forward — regardless of how many teeth you have lost or how long you have waited.
At Harrell Dental Implant Center in Charlotte’s Ballantyne area, Dr. Robert Harrell brings more than 25 years of implant experience to every case, along with one advantage most practices cannot offer: an in-house dental lab where your restorations are designed, crafted, and refined on-site for a more precise fit, a more natural look, and a faster path to your finished smile.
There Isn’t Just One Type of Implant
What Are Dental Implants — and How Do They Work?
A dental implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone that serves as the root for a replacement tooth, bridge, or full arch — functioning from the inside out in a way that removable dentures simply can’t replicate.
The right type depends on how many teeth you’re missing, the condition of your jawbone, and your goals. The options below cover the full range — each one links to a dedicated page with everything you need to evaluate that path.
Single Tooth Implants
A single implant replaces one missing tooth from the root up — preserving adjacent teeth and delivering a result that looks, feels, and functions like the original.
Published price: $3,999 complete — implant, abutment and zirconia crown. Extraction, grafting, added sedation and a temporary tooth are priced separately if needed.
- Replaces one tooth without involving adjacent teeth
- Preserves the jawbone where the tooth was lost
- Custom crown matched to your natural smile
All-on-4 Dental Implants
Four strategically placed implants support a complete fixed arch — no adhesives, no slipping, and for many patients, a same-day restoration in most cases. Because every arch is designed and finished in our in-house lab, the fit and appearance are tailored precisely to you.
Published price: $23,000 to $28,000 per arch, depending on bone density, extractions and case complexity.
- Replaces a full upper or lower arch of missing teeth
- Fixed and non-removable — functions like natural teeth
- Often completed without bone grafting
Implant-Supported Bridges
When two or more teeth in a row are missing, two implants anchor a bridge across the gap — no grinding down healthy neighboring teeth, no removable partial.
Priced in writing at your free consultation — the span of the bridge and any preparatory work set the figure.
- Restores multiple consecutive missing teeth
- Anchored by implants, not by adjacent natural teeth
- More stable and bone-preserving than a traditional bridge
Double Arch Dental Implants
For patients replacing teeth on both the upper and lower jaw, a double arch restoration delivers complete function and a fully coordinated result — designed and fabricated together in our in-house lab so the bite, aesthetics, and fit work as a system.
Published price: $39,995 for both arches, all in, with anesthesia.
- Restores both upper and lower arches in a single treatment plan
- Fixed, non-removable result — functions like natural teeth
- In-house lab ensures both arches are matched precisely
Implant-Supported Dentures (Snap-On Dentures)
If you’re tired of dentures that shift or limit what you can eat, snap-on dentures anchor to implants for dramatically better stability — while remaining removable for easy cleaning.
Published price: $11,500 to $13,500 per arch, depending on the arch, the number of implants and whether your denture can be adapted.
- Stays secure while eating and speaking
- A lower investment than a fully fixed arch
- Removable for cleaning, stable throughout the day
Complex Dental Implant Cases
Bone loss, prior implant failures, or being told “no” elsewhere doesn’t always mean implants are off the table. With more than 25 years navigating difficult cases, Dr. Harrell evaluates what’s actually possible before drawing conclusions.
- Patients with bone loss or prior implant failure
- Those turned away as non-candidates elsewhere
- Cases requiring bone grafting or additional preparation
How Do You Know Which Implant Option Is Right for You?
Most patients are better candidates than they expect — and a 3D scan is the only accurate way to know for certain. Advances in technique and planning have expanded who qualifies, and patients who’ve been turned away elsewhere are often surprised by what’s actually possible here.
- Missing one or more teeth, including full arches
- Currently wearing a denture and wanting something more stable
- Have been told you’re not a candidate — a second opinion may say otherwise
- In reasonably good general health, or have conditions that are well managed
Even if you have been told you are not a candidate elsewhere, a second opinion here may tell a different story. Advances in 3D imaging and surgical planning have changed who qualifies, and a previous evaluation based on older technology may not reflect what is actually possible.
The Harrell Confidence Guarantee
Every implant placed at Harrell Dental Implant Center is backed by a documented, written guarantee covering three tiers of your treatment — regardless of which option is right for your situation.
Surgical Success
If an implant fails to integrate within the first year, Dr. Harrell will replace it and perform the corrective procedure at no additional charge.
Material Warranty
Manufacturer defects in the titanium implant hardware are covered for as long as Dr. Harrell is in practice.
Prosthetic Integrity
Your restoration is backed against chips or fractures for five years from the date of final delivery.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Implants?
Some plans do, some don’t — but the picture is usually more complete than patients expect. Dental insurance, medical insurance, and financing can often work together to meaningfully reduce your out-of-pocket cost.
Dental Insurance Coordination
Some dental plans provide partial coverage for implant components — crowns, extractions, or bone grafting. Our team reviews your policy before treatment begins and applies every applicable benefit to your cost.
Medical Insurance for Related Procedures
Medical insurance may cover bone grafting, tooth extractions, or treatment tied to injury or medical necessity. These benefits are often overlooked — and can make a meaningful difference in your final number.
Flexible Financing Options
Monthly payment plans are available for every procedure — from a single implant to full-arch restoration. Prequalifying is a soft credit check with no impact to your score. Multiple term lengths and lenders available.
Benefit Review at Your Consultation
Your free consultation includes a complete cost breakdown, financing options, and a review of applicable insurance benefits — all before you decide anything. You’ll leave knowing your actual out-of-pocket number, not a range.
Insurance & Financing Combined If your dental or medical insurance covers any portion of your treatment, that benefit is applied first — you only finance what remains. Our team coordinates both as part of your consultation so there are no surprises before you commit.
Common Questions About Dental Implants in Charlotte
The main options are single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, implant-supported dentures (snap-on), All-on-4 full-arch restorations, and complex case solutions for patients with bone loss or prior failures. The right type depends on how many teeth are missing, the condition of your jawbone, and your personal goals.
A 3D CBCT scan and clinical evaluation is the only accurate way to know. Dr. Harrell uses that imaging to assess your bone density and anatomy before recommending a specific path — there’s no single formula, and the right solution is built around your individual situation.
It does, in two ways. Restorations crafted on-site give Dr. Harrell direct control over the color match, shape, and proportion of your crown or arch — so the final result looks natural rather than generic. It also removes the back-and-forth with outside labs that typically adds weeks to the process, meaning fewer appointments and faster delivery for you.
Cost varies by treatment type, number of implants, and whether additional procedures like bone grafting are needed. Harrell Dental Implant Center provides a detailed cost breakdown during your consultation, and financing options are available.
The right starting point is a free consultation. Dr. Harrell will take a detailed scan of your jaw, review your dental and medical history, and walk you through which options are realistic for your situation — with no pressure and no commitment required. Schedule your free consultation.
More Resources at Harrell Dental Implant Center
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Dental Implant FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about implant treatment
Cost and Patient Guide
Transparent pricing and what to expect at your consultation
Before and After Gallery
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Patient Video Stories
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