Steady, natural-looking tooth replacement with dental implants, from a single tooth to All-on-4, for patients across Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn.
Missing a tooth changes more than your smile. You may chew on one side, skip foods you used to enjoy, or notice that a partial denture shifts when you talk. Over time, the jawbone under a missing tooth can shrink, and nearby teeth may drift into the gap. Dental implants give you a way to replace teeth from the root up.
Dental Group of Evergreen Park, an office of Dental Group of Chicago, offers implant treatment for one missing tooth, several teeth, or a full arch. Dr. Christopher Klee, who completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at A.T. Still University, and Dr. Manasa Kanneganti, who earned her DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy, see patients here. As your Evergreen Park dentist, our team plans each step with you.
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, and it has three main parts that work together.
The implant body is placed in the jawbone in place of the tooth root. An abutment attaches to it and extends through the gums, and a crown, bridge, or denture sits on top as the final restoration. Most implants are a small titanium post. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s guide to dental implants, most implant systems are made of titanium or zirconium oxide.
The implant is placed with local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide through our sedation dentistry in Evergreen Park is available if you feel nervous. The FDA notes that healing of the implant body may take several months or longer, often with a temporary replacement in place. Many people return to regular activities within a few days, though recovery varies. Once the implant is stable, we attach your final teeth and check your bite.
Dr. Klee earned his dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at A.T. Still University. He focuses on prevention, patient education, and calm, unhurried visits.
Dr. Kanneganti earned her biology degree and her dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. She brings a compassionate, patient-first approach to every visit and enjoys building lasting relationships with Evergreen Park families.
Every mouth is different, so we match the type of implant treatment to how many teeth you are missing and how you want your new teeth to work. Common options include the following.
Your dentist helps you weigh these choices at your consult, based on your bone, your gums, and how you want your new teeth to feel.
Many adults who are missing teeth can get implants. Your dentist looks at three things before recommending one.
Gum disease needs to be treated before an implant is placed. Some patients start with periodontal care in Evergreen Park, such as a deep cleaning, to get their gums healthy first.
An implant needs enough jawbone to hold it. If the bone has thinned after tooth loss, your dentist may recommend guided bone regeneration first to support the implant.
The FDA notes that overall health affects whether you are a candidate, how long healing takes, and how long an implant may stay in place. Smoking may affect healing and long-term success, and failure from infection may be more likely with uncontrolled diabetes. Share your full health history at your consult.
A bridge and an implant are both fixed, so they stay in your mouth. A traditional bridge, offered through our cosmetic dentistry in Evergreen Park, attaches to the teeth on either side of the gap, so those neighboring teeth are reshaped to hold it. A single implant fills the gap on its own and leaves the nearby teeth alone.
Our dentures in Evergreen Park are removable, rest on the gums, and can replace many teeth at once. Neither a bridge nor a denture sits in the bone. According to the FDA, implants help keep the jawbone from shrinking and help keep nearby teeth stable. An implant-retained denture combines both ideas for a steadier fit. Your dentist can explain how each choice fits your mouth and goals.
Implants need daily care, just like natural teeth, and good habits support long-term success.
There is no set number of years. The FDA notes that your overall health and home care affect how long an implant stays in place, and that regular cleanings and checkups matter for long-term success.
Follow our post-surgery care instructions for eating, swelling, and keeping the area clean. Call our office if pain gets worse instead of better, or if swelling does not go down. Once you heal, brush twice a day and clean between your teeth daily. Implant crowns do not respond to whitening, so if you want brighter teeth, ask about whitening before your final crown is made.
Like any surgery, implants carry some risk. The FDA lists a loosened abutment screw, infection, and nerve numbness after surgery, and it advises telling imaging staff about your implants before an MRI or X-ray. Careful planning and treating gum problems first can help lower these risks.
We perform most treatment in our own office, with evening hours Monday through Thursday and appointments on the second Saturday of each month, so it is easier to fit visits around work and family.
Your consult includes an exam, digital X-rays, and time to talk through your options. Your dentist checks your gums and bone, answers your questions, and explains your costs up front. Bring your dental benefits information if you have coverage, and write down any questions you want to ask.
Our team reviews your dental benefits with you before treatment. New patients without insurance can start with our $99 visit, which includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays. Financing options and payment plans are also available, and our insurance and financing information explains each one.
Many adults with healthy gums and enough jawbone are candidates. Your dentist confirms this with an exam and digital X-rays at your consult, and some patients need gum treatment or bone regeneration first.
Timelines vary, but the process often takes a few months because the implant needs time to bond with the bone. Your dentist gives you a personal timeline after your consult.
The area is numbed with local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide is available if you feel anxious. Some soreness afterward is normal and is often managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
All-on-4 uses four implants to hold a full arch of fixed replacement teeth. It is an option for people who are missing most or all of their teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
The FDA notes that smoking may affect healing and the long-term success of an implant. Your dentist reviews your health history and may suggest cutting back or quitting before and after surgery.
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth daily, and keep your regular cleanings and exams. The implant itself cannot decay, but the gums around it still need care.
Our office is at 9825 S. Pulaski Rd, Suite 1, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. We are on South Pulaski Road between 98th and 99th Streets, right at the Oak Lawn border.
In many cases, yes. The implant body can take several months or longer to heal, and a temporary is often worn during that time so you are not left with a gap.
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Our office holds a 4.9-star average from more than 230 Google reviews as of October 2026, and patients often mention doctors who take time to explain things. You can read about our doctors, their training, and how they approach tooth replacement.
Whether you are missing one tooth or a full arch, a consult is the first step toward a steadier smile. Patients from Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood visit us on South Pulaski Road. Reach out today to schedule an implant consultation in Evergreen Park.
9825 S. Pulaski Rd, Suite 1
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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