Brookline Dental Center

Implant dentistry in Brookline

Dental implants that restore a missing tooth and protect your smile

Whether you need to replace one tooth or rebuild an arch, our team designs a custom plan around your oral health, your comfort, and the smile you want to keep.

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  • Custom treatment planning
  • Single tooth and full-arch care
  • Delta Dental & BCBS accepted

About dental implants

A lasting replacement secured to your jawbone

A dental implant replaces a missing, severely damaged, or decayed tooth with a prosthetic that is secured to your jawbone. That foundation helps protect the jaw from deterioration and gives the new tooth a stable, natural feel.

Each implant has three parts. A body-safe post, often titanium, replaces the missing root. An abutment connects that post above the gums. A custom restoration—the visible tooth—is designed to blend into your smile.

At Brookline Dental Center, we get to know you and your smile, then design a plan that fits your case. From the first evaluation through the final fitting, we explain each step so you know what to expect.

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When to seek care

When an implant may help

An implant can replace a tooth that is missing or too damaged to restore, and it can support a full arch when many teeth are gone. Common reasons patients come to us include:

  • A missing tooth

    A single implant can replace one missing tooth without relying on the teeth beside it.

  • Severely damaged tooth

    When decay or damage leaves too little healthy tooth to save, an implant can take its place.

  • Jawbone preservation

    Implant posts are designed to integrate with the jawbone and help keep neighboring teeth from shifting.

  • Chewing and speech

    A secure replacement can restore comfortable chewing and clearer speech after tooth loss.

  • A natural-looking result

    The restoration is shaped to blend with your smile, so the replacement looks like a tooth, not a gap.

  • A full arch to rebuild

    When an entire arch of teeth is missing or severely decayed, implant posts can support a full-arch restoration.

Your implant options

One tooth, or a full arch

We plan implant care around how many teeth you need to replace. Your dentist will help you choose after a complete exam of your teeth, gums, and jaw.

Dental implant treatment at Brookline Dental Center

Replace one missing tooth

Single-Tooth Implant

A post is placed in the jaw, an abutment connects it above the gums, and a custom restoration is attached so the new tooth blends with the rest of your smile. Surrounding teeth are not used as supports.

Post
Surgically placed, body-safe material that replaces the root
Abutment
Connects the post to the restoration above the gums
Restoration
A prosthetic tooth designed to look natural in your smile
Best for
One missing, severely damaged, or decayed tooth
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Replace an arch of teeth

Full-Arch Reconstruction

A series of implant posts can replace an entire arch of missing or severely decayed teeth. Digital smile analysis looks at your facial and dental features so you and our team can picture the result before treatment moves forward.

Support
Several implant posts anchor the arch
Planning
Digital smile analysis helps visualize the result
Restoration
A full arch designed for a healthy, functional smile
Best for
An arch of missing or severely decayed teeth

What to expect

How implant care moves forward

We keep you informed from the first exam through healing and the final restoration.

  1. Exam and planning

    We examine your teeth, gums, and jaw, take digital images, and talk through your oral health history, smile goals, and what the procedure can do. Then we present options and help you choose the approach that fits your case.

  2. Implant placement

    When you are ready, we schedule placement in our office. The posts are positioned carefully, and you leave with care instructions to support healing and comfort.

  3. Healing and your restoration

    While the post integrates with your jawbone, your custom restoration is made. That healing period is part of building a stable foundation.

  4. Final fitting

    After healing, the restoration is placed. If it is later damaged or worn, it can often be repaired or replaced without additional surgery.

Why Brookline Dental Center

Implant care planned around your smile

Patients choose us for clear communication, a custom plan, and a calm office where your comfort comes first.

Welcoming reception area at Brookline Dental Center

  • A plan made for your case

    We get to know your smile and design treatment around your oral health, your goals, and the result you want—not a one-size approach.

  • Built to last

    Implant posts are designed to last a lifetime, and the restoration can last for over a decade with proper maintenance.

  • Strength and appearance together

    Implants restore chewing and speech, look natural in your smile, and help preserve the jawbone so neighboring teeth stay in place.

  • Insurance and financing support

    We accept Delta Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareCredit is available to help make recommended treatment more manageable.

Meet our specialists

The doctors behind your implant care

Your implant treatment is guided by dentists who focus on a stable foundation and a restoration that looks like it belongs in your smile.

  • Dr. S. Faheem Rasool, DMD, MMSc.

    Dr. S. Faheem Rasool, DMD, MMSc.

    Prosthodontist*

    • DMD and Prosthodontic Residency at Harvard University
    • Harvard Faculty since 1996
    • Masters of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology
    • Former Head of Division of Prosthodontics - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    • 2019 Boston Top Dentist
  • Dr. Neda Shah-Hosseini, DMD, CAGS

    Dr. Neda Shah-Hosseini, DMD, CAGS

    Prosthodontist*

    • DMD from Harvard University - Cum Laude
    • Prosthodontic Residency at Boston University
    • Harvard Faculty since 1996
    • Gold Medal - Faculty Award from Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    • 2019 Boston Top Dentist
  • Dr. Jessica Poon, DMD, MMSc

    Dr. Jessica Poon, DMD, MMSc

    Prosthodontist

    • DMD from University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, First in Class
    • Certificate in Prosthodontics from Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    • Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) in Oral Biology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    • Chief Resident in Prosthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Michele Crohin

    Michele Crohin

    Periodontist

    • DMD from Harvard University
    • General Practice Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital
    • Masters of Medical Sciences
    • Certified Periodontist in 2001
    • Board Certified in Periodontics 2005

*A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists receive two or three years of additional training after dental school, and restore optimum appearance and function to your smile.

Patient stories

What our patients say

This is such a professional group. Everyone is so nice and the new place is gorgeous!

Kristina - Waltham, MA

Great people, great space. This is not your parents' dental office.

Adam - Boston, MA

Common questions

Dental implant FAQs

Here are answers to questions patients often ask before scheduling an implant consultation.

If your implant restoration becomes damaged or worn, our dentists can work with you to repair or replace it. Accessing the restoration is straightforward, and you often will not need additional surgery.

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Ready to replace a missing tooth?

Share a few details and our team will follow up to schedule your implant consultation.

If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please give us 48 business hours notice to avoid a cancellation fee.
Keeping your scheduled appointment allows us to provide you with the best possible care.

Take the next step toward a stable, natural-looking smile

Whether you need to replace one tooth or rebuild an arch, we are here to help you feel informed, comfortable, and cared for.

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