Dental Implants in New Orleans
A missing tooth affects more than your smile — it changes how you eat, speak, and how your jawbone holds its shape. At Gleem Dental, dental implants offer the closest thing to a natural tooth: a permanent, stable replacement that looks beautiful and lasts. Dr. Caylin Greene plans every implant with precision and care in our Lakeview studio.
A replacement tooth,
engineered to last.
A dental implant is a small titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root. Once it fuses with your jawbone, it supports a custom crown — recreating a full, functioning tooth from root to tip.
More Than a Cosmetic Fix
Unlike bridges or removable dentures, an implant replaces the tooth root itself. That distinction matters: the root stimulates your jawbone every time you chew. Without it, bone gradually resorbs, which can change your facial shape and destabilize neighboring teeth.
Implants Are Ideal For:
- Replacing a single missing tooth
- Avoiding damage to healthy neighboring teeth
- Anchoring a bridge or full-arch restoration
A Predictable, Proven Process
Modern implant dentistry is highly refined. Dr. Greene uses 3D imaging to plan the exact position of your implant before treatment begins, which improves precision and comfort. The result is a restoration you can care for exactly like a natural tooth.
The Lasting Benefits:
- Preserves jawbone and facial structure
- No slipping, adhesives, or dietary limits
- Cared for just like your natural teeth
Every implant plan is customized to your anatomy, health, and goals — never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Implant vs.
Traditional Bridge.
Both replace a missing tooth, but they work very differently. Here's how a single implant compares to a conventional fixed bridge.
Related Treatments:
| Feature | Dental Implant | Fixed Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity | Can last a lifetime with good care | Bridges typically last 10–15 years |
| Bone health | Stimulates and preserves jawbone | Does not prevent underlying bone loss |
| Adjacent teeth | Stands alone — neighbors untouched | Requires grinding down healthy teeth |
| Feel & function | Functions like a natural tooth | Very good, though slightly less natural |
| Maintenance | Brush and floss as usual | Special flossing under the bridge |
Implant care with an artist's touch.
A successful implant is equal parts surgical precision and cosmetic artistry. At Gleem, you get both.
Digitally Guided Placement.
Dr. Greene plans every implant with 3D imaging and precise surgical guides, positioning each post for optimal function, longevity, and a seamless crown.
Crowns That Disappear.
Your final restoration is shaded and shaped to match your surrounding teeth exactly, so no one can tell which tooth was replaced.
A Calm, Welcoming Experience.
From sedation options to our spa-like Lakeview studio, every step is designed to keep implant treatment relaxed, gentle, and unhurried.
An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.
Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.
Howard University, DDS
10+ years
Invisalign · Cosmetic
DDS
The path to your new tooth.
Getting an implant is a staged process that unfolds over a few months — but each step is straightforward, and we guide you through all of it.
Consultation
Dr. Greene evaluates your tooth, gums, and bone with a thorough exam and 3D imaging, then confirms whether an implant is right for you and maps the full plan.
Placement
The titanium implant post is placed into the jawbone in a precise, minimally invasive procedure. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable and quick it is.
Healing
Over the next few months, the implant fuses with your bone in a process called osseointegration, creating a rock-solid foundation. A temporary may be worn meanwhile.
Restoration
Once healed, we attach an abutment and your custom crown — completing a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like it was always yours.
Questions,
answered.
01How long do dental implants last?
How long do dental implants last?
02Does getting a dental implant hurt?
Does getting a dental implant hurt?
03Am I a candidate for a dental implant?
Am I a candidate for a dental implant?
04How much does a dental implant cost, and is it covered by insurance?
How much does a dental implant cost, and is it covered by insurance?
05What if I'm missing several teeth?
What if I'm missing several teeth?
Dentistry that's
designed around you.
Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.