Dental Implants Southlake, TX

Expert Placement and Restoration
All in One Office

  • Implant placement and restoration handled entirely in-house
  • Prosthodontist with advanced training in full-mouth reconstruction
  • In-house dental lab for precision-fitted crowns, bridges, and dentures
  • Sedation options and unhurried care in a boutique, non-corporate setting

See How Dental Implants Can Transform Your Smile

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Before Treatment
Fuqua Advanced Dental's patient with new denture
After Treatment

Choose a Prosthodontist for Dental Implant Treatment in Southlake

If you’re considering dental implants to replace missing teeth, choosing a prosthodontist can make all the difference. Prosthodontists are dental specialists with advanced training in the restoration of missing teeth using implants.

Steven J. Fuqua, DDS, MS, and his team transform lives every day with precise, long-lasting implant care. If you’re ready to restore your smile and bite with a permanent solution, we invite you to schedule a consultation.

You can book an appointment at our Southlake office—conveniently located for patients in Colleyville, Keller, and surrounding areas—by giving us a call or filling out our form.

"Dr. Steve is so kind, so talented  & so passionate about perfection in each  step of the procedure. I never feel rushed through a visit & my endless questions are met with patience & a thorough explanation…This is a family owned practice & you leave there feeling like a part of the family:)." — Patti B., 5-Star Review

Dr. Steven Fuqua
Steven Fuqua, DDS, MS

Implants and Insurance

Unfortunately, despite being a truly life-changing dental solution, implants are not covered by dental insurance. That being said, the restorations they support, like bridges, crowns, and dentures, are typically covered. Our team accepts most insurance plans. Get in touch to discuss pricing for your implants.

A State-of-the-Art Facility Equipped With Advanced Technology

Our office is equipped with modern technology to provide the most effective and advanced treatment.

Dr. Fuqua in lab

“Top Notch" What Patients Think About Our Southlake Practice

“Top Notch dentists! They really take their time to explain things and provide great patient care ! Modern up to date methods and procedures coupled with terrific dentists, make this dental office the best I've ever experienced !”

— Sharon, 5-Star Review

The Benefits of Dental Implants

Longevity and Durability

When patients take care of their teeth and follow the recommendations of their dentist, dental implants have the potential to last for 40 years or longer. While the restoration attached to the implant may eventually require replacement, the implant itself can withstand normal wear and tear for a lifetime.

Natural Appearance and Use

When high-quality restorations like the ones produced at our state-of-the-art, in-house dental lab are attached to dental implants, they can perfectly replicate the appearance of natural teeth. Additionally, patients with dental implants are able to chew and speak without worrying about dentures coming loose.

Jawbone Retention

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone can begin to atrophy at the location of the missing tooth roots. This leads to a variety of dental problems, including misalignment of the teeth, greater likelihood of infection, and an aged, sunken appearance. Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants provide stimulation to the jawbone to keep it strong and healthy.

Do You Qualify for Implants? Request a Consultation

Even if you have jaw atrophy, Steven Fuqua, DDS, MS, can help you get to a place where you can qualify for dental implants. Dr. Fuqua has the experience and credentials to help you throughout your dental implant journey, from referring you to trustworthy oral surgeons for preparatory procedures to expertly placing dental implants once you qualify for treatment. 

Call our Southlake, TX, dental office to request a consultation:

(817) 410-8765

How Are Dental Implants Placed? A Treatment Timeline

Restoring a missing tooth with a dental implant is a multi-step process. Patients undergoing the placement of dental implants can expect to make several visits to our Southlake dental office over the course of three to six months. Most patients can expect a treatment timeline similar to this...

Consultation

The first step to receive dental implants is to schedule a consultation with our dentist. During a consultation at our Southlake office, Dr. Fuqua will examine your bite, your remaining natural teeth, and the location of each missing tooth. If he determines that you are a good candidate for implants, we can schedule your first surgery.

First Surgery

During implant placement, we first make a small incision in the gums at the site of the missing tooth. Through this incision, a pilot hole can be drilled directly into the jawbone. Once this pilot hole has been made, it will be enlarged so that the implant can be screwed into place. Once this step is complete, the gums are stitched closed atop the implant and left to heal. To ensure your comfort, sedation dentistry may be utilized throughout the procedure.

First Healing Period

Once the implant is placed, a process known as osseointegration begins to take place, during which the bone and titanium implant fuse together. In doing so, the implant effectively becomes part of the body, providing unparalleled strength and durability for anchoring your dental prosthetic. Typically, this process takes several months. During this time, some patients may be provided with a temporary crown, bridge, or denture.

Abutment Placement

Once osseointegration is complete, you will return to our Southlake office to have an abutment secured to your dental implant. An abutment will serve as the connector between your implant and your dental crown, bridge, or denture. To place the abutment, our prosthodontist will once again create an incision in the gums to expose the implant. He will then attach the abutment and suture the gums closed in a way that leaves the abutment accessible above the gumline.

Second Healing Period

A second healing period is required for the gums to heal around the abutment. This can take several weeks.

Restoration

Finally, you will return for your last appointment, during which we will restore your dental implant by securing your fully functional, durable, and natural-looking dental prosthetic.

Smile!

You no longer have to worry about your smile being affected by a missing tooth. Thanks to your new implant and high-quality crown, bridge, or denture, you can speak, eat, and laugh with confidence.

Aren't Dentures Cheaper

For Replacing Entire Arches?

Receiving full dentures instead of implant-supported dentures is a more affordable option in the short term. If you receive just dentures without surgically embedded implants, your jawbone will start to atrophy and lose density. This can lead to further tooth loss.

Jawbone loss can greatly impair your everyday quality of life by harming your appearance, confidence, and abilities to eat and speak. It can also lead to higher surgical costs later on, as you may require bone grafts on each implant area if you later decide to upgrade your traditional dentures to implant-supported ones. If your tooth loss was recent your jawbone is likely still healthy and won't need bone grafting to support implants. This means getting implants now can save you thousands.

Dental professional crafting a restoration

“Very professional.” 5-Star Reviews From Our Southlake, TX, Patients

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Don Eames

Southlake, TX

2025

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Everyone at Fuqua Dental is highly qualified and very professional.  They are friendly and truly care about their patients.

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Lynette B

Southlake, TX

2025

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This was the most friendly, thorough, and comprehensive dental exam I have ever had, and I have been going every six months for many years! Thank you Fuqua team!!

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The friendly team of compassionate professionals at Fuqua Advanced Dental provides cosmetic, restorative, and general dental procedures for your entire family. Drs. Steven and Tonya Fuqua are members of numerous professional associations, including:

  • American Dental Association
  • American College of Dentists
  • American College of Prosthodontists
  • Academy of Osseointegration

To schedule an appointment at our Southlake, TX, dentist office, contact us online or call (817) 410-8765 today.

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