Plano, TX — Dental Implant Guide

Types of Dental Implants

Dental implants fall into three types by placement: endosteal (in the jawbone, the most common), subperiosteal (on top of the bone, under the gum), and zygomatic (anchored in the cheekbone for severe bone loss). Separately, implants are described by what they restore: a single tooth, a snap-on denture, a fixed full arch, or All-on-4.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ozayr Mahomed, DMD · Updated June 2026

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By Placement

The three types by how they're placed

Endosteal

The most common type — small titanium posts placed directly into the jawbone. Used for single teeth, bridges, and full-arch restorations in patients with adequate bone density.

Subperiosteal

Placed on top of the jawbone, beneath the gum tissue, rather than drilled into it. An option for patients who lack the bone height for endosteal implants and can't have grafting.

Zygomatic

Longer implants anchored in the cheekbone for severe upper-jaw bone loss — often avoiding bone grafts. One of the few Plano-area practices offering them.

By What They Replace

Implant restorations — from one tooth to a full arch

The same endosteal implants support very different restorations depending on how many teeth you're replacing. See full pricing and details →

Single implant — $2,100

One implant and crown replace one tooth without affecting neighboring teeth. $4,000 complete with the custom crown.

Snap-on dentures — $8,000/arch

Four implants per arch retain a removable denture — secure while eating, removable for cleaning.

Fixed full arch — $13,000/arch

A permanent bridge screwed onto implants. Brush it like natural teeth; it never comes out.

All-on-4 / Malo Bridge — under $20,000

A full fixed arch on four implants, often with no bone graft. How All-on-4 works →

Common Questions

Types of Implants FAQ

What are the three types of dental implants? +
By placement, the three types are endosteal (placed directly in the jawbone, the most common), subperiosteal (placed on top of the jawbone beneath the gum, for patients who can't have endosteal), and zygomatic (anchored in the cheekbone for severe upper-jaw bone loss).
What is the most common type of dental implant? +
Endosteal implants — small titanium posts placed directly into the jawbone — are by far the most common, used for single teeth, bridges, and full-arch restorations in patients with adequate bone.
What are zygomatic implants used for? +
Zygomatic implants anchor in the dense zygomatic (cheek) bone and are used when the upper jaw has too little bone for standard implants, often avoiding bone grafting. Innate Dental Solutions is one of the few Plano-area practices offering them.
What is the difference between All-on-4 and a single implant? +
A single implant replaces one tooth with one post and crown. All-on-4 replaces an entire arch of teeth using four implants to support a fixed bridge. Both use endosteal implants; they differ in how many teeth they restore.
How much do the different implant types cost in Plano? +
At Innate Dental Solutions: a single implant starts at $2,100 ($4,000 with the crown), snap-on dentures from $8,000/arch, fixed full arch $13,000/arch, and the All-on-4 Malo Bridge under $20,000/arch — all-inclusive.

Sources & further reading: American Dental Association — MouthHealthy: Implants.

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