Dental Implants in Cedar City, UT
The Next Best Thing to Natural Teeth
- Placement and restoration in one office
- 3D-guided implant planning
- 600+ 5-star reviews
- CareCredit® financing available
Implant Dentistry Built Around Precision and Comfort
Surgical Expertise
From Start to Finish
Dr. Brian K. Tavoian provides dental implant placement surgery and restores implant crowns, bridges, and dentures in the same Cedar City office. That continuity helps keep your plan clear, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
Technology That Supports
Predictable Outcomes
We use 3D imaging and guided surgery planning with custom surgical guides to map implant position before treatment begins. A tech-forward approach improves accuracy and helps create a strong foundation for your final restoration.
Same-Day Options
for Eligible Restorations
We can provide same-day prosthetics created in-house with CEREC® technology in certain cases. For more complex restorations, we coordinate with a trusted dental lab to deliver a result that looks natural and functions well.
Comfort-Focused Care
for Anxious Patients
If you feel nervous about dental surgery, you are not alone. Our team offers sedation options, including oral conscious sedation and IV sedation, to help you stay relaxed throughout implant treatment.
Meet Your Implant Dentist
Dr. Brian K. Tavoian has provided dental care in Cedar City, UT, since 1992 and has completed extensive continuing education in oral surgery, implantology, and prosthodontics, along with advanced digital dentistry and 3D imaging. That combination matters for dental implants because successful outcomes depend on precise planning, careful surgical placement, and a restoration that looks natural and functions comfortably.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants are an advanced form of restorative dentistry designed to mimic the function and feel of your natural teeth. They are made up of the titanium post, the abutment, and the restoration. This multi-component structure ensures maximum stability for your replacement tooth or teeth while protecting your oral structures and bone tissue.
Dental Implants Address Multiple Types of Tooth Loss
No matter your level of tooth loss, our dentist in Cedar City, UT, can provide you with what you need to restore your oral function and the appearance of your smile. Dental implants placed by Dr. Tavoian can address multiple types of tooth loss, including:
Change Your Life With Implants
If you are missing teeth, it is time to consider restoration with dental implants. Dr. Tavoian is here to provide the best treatment options so you can enjoy life once again with a full, healthy smile.
Our practice takes advantage of the latest tools and technology to provide safe treatment and successful implant results. Get started today by scheduling a consultation at our dental practice in Cedar City, UT. You can reach us online or by calling:
5-Star Reviews “He is so attentive.”
Gary Morefield
2025
Dr. Tavoian patiently took time to answer several questions regarding my dental implant. His no rush approach was calming as he explained everything with professionalism. I highly recommend Dr. Smile for every aspect of dentistry for the whole family!
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Marina Munoz
2025
The best dentist ever!!!! He has so much patience!! His staff are the kindest ever. I always have been afraid of the dentist and now I can go peacefully. He is so attentive. He sits with you and listens to your concerns. Best doc ever!
View on GoogleTypes of Implant-Supported Restorations
Dental implants can correct all kinds of tooth loss without affecting remaining natural teeth. Learn what type of restoration is best for your needs:
Explore Your Implant Candidacy
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be a candidate for dental implants. However, you must meet certain qualifications before undergoing the procedure. Some factors we take into consideration include:
Gum Tissue
One of the most important qualifying factors for dental implants is healthy gums. Patients with gum disease can receive periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing, at our office to restore oral health prior to implant placement.
Bone Density
Since implants rely on bone tissue for support, you must have sufficient jawbone density to qualify for treatment. Without the roots of a healthy tooth, your jawbone will diminish over time, causing bone recession in many patients with missing teeth. A preparatory bone graft or sinus lift to supplement your jawbone tissues can restore your candidacy.
Overall Health
Certain other health concerns, such as uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and smoking, can disqualify patients from dental implant treatment. Please go over your medical history with our dentist to ensure you are healthy enough for surgery and have a good chance of success with implants. We also recommend patients stop using tobacco products altogether, if possible.
Don't Qualify for Dental Implants Due to Bone Loss or Other Oral Health Issues?
Dental implants require patients to have sufficient bone density. This means patients who have already experienced significant bone loss may not initially qualify for implants. Fortunately, Dr. Tavoian can still help! For over 30 years, he has performed bone grafts for patients suffering from jawbone deterioration, along with other treatments such as extractions and root canal therapy to help improve overall oral health and create a healthy foundation for dental implants and restorations.
Bone grafting is a procedure that can restore areas of bone loss, allowing you to qualify for dental implants. The implants then provide the stimulation your jaw needs to prevent new bone loss. Some patients may be candidates for dental implant placement immediately after bone grafting. During your initial consultation at our Cedar City office, your dentist will determine if you will need preparatory bone grafting or other treatments before your implant placement.
Contact Us Today If You Have Missing Teeth
Implant-supported prosthetics are far more secure than traditional options. Where older-style dentures can slip out of place, dentures secured by implants will always stay in place. If you're missing a single tooth, we can fit a crown to the dental implant with an abutment, eliminating the need to reshape a tooth.
Our Cedar City, UT, dentist's office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are also open Friday by appointment.
Request a consultation for implant surgery today by contacting us online or calling:
“Would recommend Dr. Tavoian to anyone.” More Reviews From Cedar City-Area Patients
Colton Hunter
2026
Brian and his entire staff are truly the best in the business. I have been going to him for over 30 years and have never had a bad experience. If you’re looking for a new dentist don’t look any further!
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Jean Lopour
2026
Dr Tavoian and his staff are friendly and professional. You can easily discuss any dental concerns you have with them. I would recommend Dr. Tavoian to anyone looking for a dentist.
View on GoogleYour Dental Implant Treatment Timeline
While each patient's timeline will look slightly different, here are the main steps of implant treatment at our Cedar City dental practice:
We offer same-day prosthetics created in-house with CEREC technology and more complex restorations with the help of special technicians at our trusted dental lab.
State-of-the-Art
Technology
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Our Cedar City practice uses advanced techniques and technology, such as 3D imaging and guided surgery for optimal implant placement. This further improves your chances of implant fusion and success. 3D imaging allows our dentist to choose the best location for implant placement and guided surgery allows for the accurate placement of your implants.
Cost of Dental Implants
While it is impossible to determine your exact treatment costs without first examining your smile, dental implants are generally more expensive than traditional tooth replacement options. If budget is your primary concern, you might want to consider removable dentures or traditional crowns and bridges. However, if you care more about the quality of your results, dental implants are undoubtedly the best method.
While we work with most dental insurance providers, they do not cover the cost of dental implants. However, the cost of your custom restoration may be covered, and we are happy to help you determine your expected out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.
Long-Term Value
It is also important to consider the long-term savings of dental implants. By replacing the underlying roots of your tooth, implants can prevent serious oral health problems and future costly restorative procedures. Furthermore, implant-supported restorations last longer than traditional prosthetics and will need fewer replacements over the course of a lifetime.
Our Cedar City practice accepts flexible financing through CareCredit® to reduce your initial out-of-pocket expenses and make treatment more affordable.
Invest in Your Smile and Oral Health Contact Us for a Dental Implant Consultation
When you are missing even a single tooth, your jawbone no longer receives the stimulation the tooth roots once provided, and the jaw can begin to deteriorate. If left untreated, further tooth loss can occur. By investing in dental implants in a timely manner, our Cedar City practice can help you prevent the need for bone grafting or more expensive restorations later.
Though dental implants are an investment, many patients report being satisfied with the outcome. Implants are the only proven restorative dentistry treatment that can stop bone loss, provide maximum stability for your custom restoration, and improve oral health.
Don't wait. Request a consultation at our Cedar City dental practice by contacting us online or by giving us a call.
(435) 586-0123
Satisfied Cedar City Patients Leave Us 5-Star Reviews
Phillip G
2026
If you need a dentist who cares, Dr. Tavoian is your guy. I needed to find a new dentist in town due to changing insurance providers and its never an easy thing to do. Finding someone you trust is even harder. To my fellow vets, if you need a dentist, he is your guy, he understands and so does his staff. Dont hesitate.
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Jes Anderson
2026
Absolutley amazing group at Dr. Brian's office! I recommend them a 100% for anything you need for your oral health. They take there time cleaning and checking over your teeth! They actually care about your concerns, address them until you understand proper treatment and care, they take time to explain everything you need to know for keeping your teeth and gums healthy!
View on GoogleComfortable Implant Placement With Sedation Dentistry
All surgeries have some level of discomfort and require a recovery time. For your dental implant surgery, Dr. Tavoian can greatly reduce your pain with general anesthesia and IV sedation.
If the prospect of undergoing dental implant surgery makes you anxious, sedation dentistry can put you at ease. Risks associated with anesthesia are very small and Dr. Tavoian has been helping patients feel calm and comfortable for more than 30 years.
The Recovery Process After Implant Surgery
After your dental implant surgery at our Cedar City, UT, office, we will give you detailed instructions on how to manage the side effects. In general, our dentist recommends the following after your implant procedure:
Eat Soft Foods
Patients should eat soft foods like eggs, yogurt, and applesauce while the bone fuses with the implant. Harder foods can be reintroduced into your diet as the gum and bone tissue heals.
Use Ice Packs
Swelling and bruising can be managed with ice packs for the first few days after your procedure. Elevating your head while you sleep can reduce swelling.
Brush and Floss Gently
Do not brush or floss around your implants the first day after your surgery. Use warm salt water to remove food debris from the treatment site instead. After a week, you can gently brush and floss around your dental implants. You will likely experience some gum bleeding the first few days you start brushing again.
Apply Gauze
Patients will experience some minor bleeding after their implant surgery. Gauze can be applied to the treatment site to stop the bleeding.
If you experience excessive bleeding or pain days after your dental implant surgery, contact our Cedar City, UT, office immediately.
"Dr. Brian Tavoian and his staff are awesome. I have been seeing Dr. Brian ever since he began his practice here in Cedar City many years ago. His staff are amazing and so kind and very accommodating. I have had some pretty tough procedures over the years and was always made comfortable and assured that all would be well. This dental office is great. I love them all."
Dianne, 5-Star Review
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants in Cedar City, UT
Am I a good candidate if I have health conditions or I smoke?
Uncontrolled diabetes, some autoimmune conditions, and tobacco use can increase the risk of complications, but that doesn't always mean implants are off the table. We'll review your medical history, talk through your goals, and recommend the safest approach.
Will I be without teeth while my implant heals?
We can provide temporary options that keep you feeling confident while the implant site heals. Your consultation is where we align expectations so you know what you'll have, and when.
How do I care for dental implants long term?
You can treat implants much like natural teeth, with daily brushing and flossing to help protect the gums around the implant and regular professional cleanings to help us monitor tissue health and your bite. Some patients benefit from simple add-ons like water flossers or small interdental brushes.
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