A dental implant is fundamentally a piece of engineering: a titanium post surgically anchored into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over several months in a process called osseointegration and then supports a crown, bridge, or full set of replacement teeth. That fusion is why implants feel and function like natural teeth and why they help preserve the jawbone, which otherwise deteriorates once teeth are lost. The surgery ranges from a single-tooth placement to full-arch solutions marketed as All-on-4, Teeth-in-a-Day, or Teeth-in-an-Hour, where a whole set of teeth is fixed to just a few strategically placed implants.
Because implant placement is oral surgery, the practices that do it well are usually oral and maxillofacial surgeons: dentists with additional hospital-based surgical residency, often carrying dual DDS and MD degrees and board certification. Many implant cases also require preparatory work, such as bone grafting, sinus lifts, or socket preservation, before a post can even go in, which is squarely surgical territory. Greensboro has a deep bench of these specialists, and each practice below is an oral surgery office located in Greensboro, North Carolina, with its own approach to implants and full-mouth restoration.
Carolina Surgical Arts: Dual-Degree Surgeons on Oakcrest
Carolina Surgical Arts, at 2516 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite B, is led by Dr. Todd G. Owsley (DDS, MD) and Dr. Nima Missaghian (DMD, MD, MS), a pairing whose dual dental and medical degrees reflect full oral and maxillofacial surgical training. The practice covers the entire implant spectrum: single-tooth implants placed in roughly 30 to 60 minutes, multiple-implant cases running two to three hours, and All-on-4 full-arch restoration. It also performs the groundwork many patients need first, including bone grafting, soft-tissue grafting, and immediate implant placement right after an extraction so the site is not left empty.
Mohorn Oral Surgery & Implant Center: Teeth in a Day
Dr. D. Jason Mohorn, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at 522 North Elam Avenue, Suite 100, builds his implant center around both routine and full-mouth reconstruction. The practice offers single and multiple tooth replacement, implant-supported overdentures, and a Teeth-In-A-Day immediate-load option for patients missing all of their upper or lower teeth. It handles the reconstructive prerequisites in-house as well, including ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, and socket preservation, and uses single-stage implants that avoid a second procedure to uncover the post, streamlining the timeline for suitable candidates.
Piedmont Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Board-Certified Diplomates
At 2105 Braxton Lane, Suite 102, Piedmont Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center is staffed by Dr. James W. Belcher (DDS) and Dr. Steven G. Gollehon (DDS, MD, FACS), both diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The practice offers full-arch solutions for patients missing all upper or lower teeth, implant-supported overdentures, and a Teeth-in-an-Hour immediate-restoration option, alongside bone grafting to rebuild sites that cannot yet hold an implant. Their framing emphasizes that implants preserve facial structure by preventing the bone loss that follows missing teeth, a long-term argument for the surgical route.
Scott M. Jensen, DMD: Hospital-Grade Complex Cases
Dr. Scott M. Jensen runs his oral surgery practice at 920 Cherry Street near downtown, and his implant work leans toward the complex end of the spectrum. Beyond single-tooth implants, fixed bridges, and complete upper or lower prostheses in both removable and fixed configurations, the office performs procedures in a hospital-style operating suite and can arrange inpatient hospital implant surgery for patients needing extensive bone grafting. That capacity matters for cases where years of bone loss have thinned the jaw beyond what a standard office setting can rebuild, giving harder cases a local surgical home.
The Oral Surgery Center: 3D-Planned Placement With Sedation
The Oral Surgery Center, at 3824 North Elm Street, Suite 209, is led by Dr. Justin L. Drab (DMD) and emphasizes technology-guided planning. The practice uses 3D imaging to map implant placement before surgery, anchoring posts directly into the jawbone to create a foundation for custom crowns, bridges, or dentures. It offers single-tooth and full-arch restoration, bone grafting when the site needs building up, and a choice of local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or IV sedation during placement. Long-term maintenance through routine checkups is built into how the office frames implant success.
Weighing Your Options
Because implants involve surgery and a months-long healing timeline, the consultation should cover more than price. Ask whether you have enough bone or will need grafting first, since that changes both the schedule and the cost, and confirm the surgeon’s credentials, board certification, and sedation options. Clarify who restores the final crown or bridge, the surgeon or your general dentist, and get the full treatment sequence and fee, including any temporary teeth, in writing. Comparing two consultations is reasonable given the investment and the permanence of the result.
This article describes what local businesses offer and, where noted, what they say about their own services. Greensboro Vibe does not endorse any treatment for any condition, and nothing here is medical advice. Please talk with your doctor or another qualified clinician before starting something new.
