Implant Dentistry / Periodontal Specialist in Chicago, IL
Dental implants replace missing teeth with a titanium or zirconia post that fuses into the jawbone, topped with a crown, bridge, or denture. Periodontists handle the gum and bone side of that equation: treating gum disease, grafting bone where it's thinned out, and placing implants in cases that need more than a general dentist's toolkit. In Chicago, 109 practices in this category range from single-dentist offices doing straightforward single-tooth implants to periodontal specialists and oral surgeons handling full-arch reconstructions and complex bone grafting.
Before choosing a provider, look at who's actually doing the surgical part of the work. Some general dentists place implants themselves; others refer that step to a periodontist or oral surgeon and handle only the crown. Ask about their imaging setup (3D cone-beam CT scans are standard for planning now, not a luxury), how many implants they place in a typical year, and what happens if an implant fails to integrate. Get a clear, itemized quote: extraction, bone graft, implant post, abutment, and crown are often billed separately, and that's normal, but you want to see all of it up front.
Our rankings weigh factors like credentials, patient feedback, transparency around pricing, and how a practice handles complications, not just star ratings. For a full breakdown of who comes out on top, see our ranked guide to Chicago's best implant and periodontal specialists, and check our methodology for how we score every practice in this directory.
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We found 109 businesses offering implant dentistry / periodontal specialist; 95 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is implant dentistry / periodontal specialist, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about implant dentistry / periodontal specialist
- How much do dental implants cost in Chicago?
- A single implant (post, abutment, and crown) typically runs $3,000 to $5,500 in a market like Chicago, though prices swing based on whether you need a bone graft or sinus lift first. Full-arch solutions (implant-supported bridges or dentures) can run well into five figures per arch. Get itemized quotes since practices split billing differently for the surgical and restorative phases.
- How long do dental implants last?
- The implant post itself, once properly integrated into the jawbone, often lasts decades or a lifetime with good oral hygiene. The crown on top is more likely to need replacement after 10 to 15 years due to normal wear. Failure rates are low but rise with smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, or poor bone density at placement.
- What should I expect during recovery?
- Expect some swelling and soreness for a few days after placement, managed with over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication. The implant needs 3 to 6 months to fuse with the bone (osseointegration) before the final crown goes on, longer if a bone graft was needed first. Most people return to normal activity within a few days of surgery itself.
- How do I judge the quality of an implant provider?
- Check whether they use 3D CT imaging for planning, ask how many implants they place annually, and find out whether a periodontist or oral surgeon is involved for complex bone or gum work. A provider willing to walk through failure rates and their revision policy is usually more trustworthy than one who only talks up the final result.
Guides to choosing implant dentistry / periodontal specialist
- Implant specialist vs general dentist: who should place your implant?
When a periodontist or oral surgeon is worth seeking out for a dental implant versus when a general dentist is a perfectly good choice.