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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Athens, TN (2026)

5 clinics offering dental implants, rankedUpdated 2 oral surgeons0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for dental implants: Southeast Oral Surgery, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an oral surgeon on staff, 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews.

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    Best specialist (oral surgeon): East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, an oral surgeon on staff, 4.7★ from 217 Google reviews.

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5 Athens clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an oral surgeon.

Top 5 implants dentists in Athens at a glance

Top 5 implants dentists in Athens at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning implants
1Southeast Oral Surgery70Yes (oral surgeon)4.9★ (313)—
2East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery68Yes (oral surgeon)4.7★ (217)—
3McMinn Dental Center67—4.9★ (193)—
4John F. Young, DMD64—4.9★ (199)1
5Dogwood Dental Care64—5.0★ (1,130)—

The 5 best implants dentists in Athens, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

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What are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top. Implants need enough healthy bone and gum to support them.

Dental implants: specialist or general dentist?

Implants are placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists with extra implant training. Specialists are often recommended when bone grafting, sinus lifts, or full-arch cases like All-on-4 are involved. The crown is often made by a general dentist or prosthodontist.

2 of Athens's 5 clinics offering dental implants have an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Athens

How much do dental implants cost in Athens?

Typical ranges in USD for Athens, TN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental implants cost in Athens?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Single implant post and abutment$1,600–$3,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Single implant with crown$3,150–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Bone graft (if needed)$330–$3,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
All-on-4 full arch, per arch$15,800–$31,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental implants cost guide for Athens

What to expect from dental implants

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental implants: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 3–6 visits over several months
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to place a single implant
RecoveryA few days of soreness; the implant usually needs 3–6 months to fuse before the final crown
When to see a specialistBone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing

How we ranked Athens implants dentists

We scored 5 Athens clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Athens data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental implants in Athens: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Athens?

Southeast Oral Surgery ranks #1 of 5 Athens clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. It has an oral surgeon on staff and 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews. East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ranks #2 (an oral surgeon on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much do dental implants cost in Athens, TN?

Dental implants in Athens typically costs $1,470–$5,880 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $1,600–$3,700; single implant with crown $3,150–$6,300; bone graft (if needed) $330–$3,150. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Athens do dental implants?

Yes. 3 of the 5 Athens clinics offering dental implants do not list an oral surgeon, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 list an oral surgeon on staff. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: bone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing.

Are dental implants covered by insurance or Medicaid in Tennessee?

Coverage for implants varies widely. Some dental plans cover part of the cost as major care, often subject to waiting periods and annual maximums; many do not. Medicaid rarely covers implants for adults. Ask for a written estimate.

Do dental implants hurt?

Implant placement is done under local anesthetic, and many clinics offer sedation, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, soreness and swelling for a few days are common. Many patients say recovery is similar to a tooth extraction.

How many dentists offer dental implants in Athens?

5 Athens clinics list dental implants in our data. 2 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. They include Southeast Oral Surgery and East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Athens

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.

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