Dental Implants
Missing teeth used to mean one option. Today there are several, and the right one depends on your specific situation. Burns handles the full range of implant solutions in-house, from a single missing tooth to a complete arch replacement.
At Burns Dentistry, dental implants are used to replace missing teeth with restorations that are anchored to the jawbone, helping restore chewing function, appearance, stability, and long-term support.
An exam and imaging are where the real conversation starts. What looks right on paper isn't always what's right for your bone structure, health history, and long-term goals. We will help you understand what's actually possible and why.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts placed in the jawbone to support replacement teeth. Depending on your needs, implants can support a single crown, a removable snap-in denture, or a fixed full-arch restoration.
The goal is tooth replacement in a way that restores function, feels stable, and fits your long-term oral health plan.
Thousands of implants placed.
Experience That Shows in the Results
Dr. Jerry Burns and his team have placed ten thousands of dental implants across their Sun City and Sun City West offices. Every appointment and stage of the process, from consultation and imaging to surgery and final restoration, is handled in-house. No referrals out. No coordinating between providers.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental implant candidacy depends on your bone density, oral health, medical history, number of missing teeth, and the type of restoration you want. Imaging helps us understand what your jawbone can support and whether bone grafting or a different treatment path should be considered.
Your consultation appointment is where we connect what you want with what is clinically possible.
Find the right starting point.
Your Implant Options
The three most common implant solutions we provide are below. Each has a dedicated page with more detail. If you're not sure which applies to your situation, the comparison section below can help inform you before your consultation.
Not sure which is right for you?
Compare Your Dental Implant Options
A Quick Look at Each Option
These descriptions are meant to inform you, not to determine your treatment. Your anatomy, bone density, health history, and other factors all influence what's actually possible. That's what the exam is for.
Implant Supported Teeth (Hybridge)
A permanent, full-arch solution for patients missing most or all of their teeth. Anchored directly to the jawbone using a series of implants. Burns uses the Hybridge system, a leading full-arch implant solution. Functions and feels like natural teeth. Not removable.
Snap-in Dentures
For patients who currently wear traditional dentures and want more stability. Anchored to implants but still removable by the patient for cleaning. A step above traditional dentures.
Single Implants
For patients missing one or two individual teeth with healthy surrounding teeth and adequate bone. The implant replaces the root, and a crown is placed on top. The closest thing to a natural tooth replacement available.
Worth knowing before your consultation.
How These Options Compare
| Implant Supported Teeth | Snap-in Dentures | Single Implants | |
| Best for | Missing most or all teeth | Current denture wearers | Missing one or two teeth |
| Permanent | Yes | No | Yes |
| Removable | No | Yes, by patient | No |
| Looks and feels natural | Yes | More so than traditional dentures | Yes, the crown most closely mimics a natural tooth |
| Bone preservation | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| Typically recommended for | Good overall health with adequate bone density | Patients wanting stability without full implant surgery | Good dental health with healthy surrounding teeth |
| Investment | Highest | Moderate | Moderate, per tooth |
our candidacy for any of these tooth replacement options is determined by exam and imaging, not by this table.
Many patients arrive expecting one solution and leave with a better one.
Experiences from people who found their way here.
I have to admit...
Dental Implants
"I put this off for years. Burns walked me through everything, never rushed me, and the result looks completely natural. Best decision I made."
Richard T. Sun City West, AZ
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Dental Implants FAQs
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small posts placed in the jawbone to support replacement teeth. They can support a single dental crown, snap-in denture, bridge, or fixed full-arch restoration depending on your needs.
What dental implant options does Burns Dentistry offer?
Burns Dentistry offers several implant solutions, including implant-supported teeth through Hybridge, snap-in dentures, and single dental implants. The right option depends on your anatomy, bone density, health history, number of missing teeth, and long-term goals.
Are dental implants permanent?
Dental implant restorations are fixed and permanent and cannot be removed by the patient, including single tooth implants and many full-arch implant-supported teeth. Snap-in dentures attach to implants for stability but the denture is removable by the patient for cleaning.
What is the difference between single implants, snap-in dentures, and implant-supported teeth?
Single implants replace one or two individual missing teeth. Snap-in dentures attach to implants but remain removable. Implant-supported teeth replace all teeth in an arch with a fixed restoration supported by multiple implants.
How do I know if I am a candidate for dental implants?
Dental implant candidacy is determined through an exam and imaging. We look at your jawbone, oral health, medical history, number of missing teeth, and the type of restoration you want before recommending a treatment path.
Do dental implants help with bone loss?
Dental implants can help preserve jawbone by replacing the missing tooth root and providing support for a restoration. The amount of bone support depends on your anatomy, the number of implants, and the type of restoration used.
Is the dental implant process handled in-house?
Yes. Burns Dentistry handles consultation, imaging, surgery, and final restoration in-house, so you are not coordinating between multiple providers.
What happens at the first implant consultation?
The first step is an exam and imaging. Dr. Burns gets the full picture of your bone structure, oral health, and goals, then explains which implant options are realistic for your situation.
No commitment. No pressure.
Getting Started Is Easy
The first step is a consultation and imaging. That's where Dr. Burns gets the full picture and you get real answers about what's possible for your specific situation.
Replacing missing teeth is more manageable than most people expect. The conversation is easy. Come find out.
This is Burns.
Dentistry is personal. The people caring for you matter.
At Burns, you will see friendly faces, hear clear explanations, and be treated like someone who belongs here.
Burns has the team, the technology, and the experience to handle your dental care from start to finish in one place. Whatever brought you here, the next step is simple. Come in, tell us what’s going on, and we’ll take it from there.
No Pressure. Just good care.