Dental Implants in Mustang, OK

Dental implants in Mustang, OK, with Dr. Jon Barnes: replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch with implant-supported teeth, planned from a digital scan and restored right here at Buffalo Creek Dental.

Reviewed by Dr. Jon Barnes, DDS · Updated October 2026

Neighbors across Mustang choose us for implants — 700+ Google reviews.
Patients leave with a clear written plan and fees before treatment begins.

How dental implants work

A dental implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a missing tooth’s root. After it bonds with your jawbone, it supports a crown, a bridge or a denture. Because the implant is anchored in bone instead of resting on your gums or leaning on neighboring teeth, it lets you bite and chew with confidence.

Missing teeth affect more than your smile: nearby teeth drift, your bite changes and the jawbone slowly shrinks. Dr. Barnes will walk you through every replacement option, including bridges and dentures, so you can choose what fits your mouth and budget.

Are dental implants right for you?

Implants may be a good fit if you:

Are missing one tooth, several teeth or all the teeth in an arch
Have a tooth that needs to come out and want to plan its replacement now
Wear a denture that slips, rubs or makes eating hard
Don't want to grind down healthy neighboring teeth for a bridge
Have healthy gums, or are willing to treat gum disease first
Have enough jawbone, or are open to bone grafting if you don't

Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and some medications can slow healing. Dr. Barnes will review your health history and imaging before recommending implants.

The dental implant process in Mustang, step by step

Consultation and imaging. Dr. Barnes examines your teeth, gums and bite, takes the X-rays and imaging needed, and talks through every option, including bridges and dentures.
Digital scans, not putty. We map your mouth with a digital scanner instead of goopy putty impressions, so planning is more comfortable and precise.
Bone grafting, if needed. If the site needs more bone, Dr. Barnes does bone grafts here in our office. Some grafts heal for a few months before the implant goes in.
Implant placement. Dr. Barnes places many implants in our office under local anesthesia, with laughing gas (nitrous oxide) available if you're nervous. Larger or more complex cases may be referred to the oral surgeon next door, and Dr. Barnes coordinates every step.
Healing. Over the next few months the bone bonds with the implant. In many cases you can wear a temporary tooth in the meantime.
Your new tooth. Once the implant is stable, we attach a connector (abutment) and a custom crown, bridge or denture shaded to match your smile.
Follow-up. Regular checkups and cleanings keep the gums and bone around your implant healthy.

Why patients choose implants

Stable chewing

Implant teeth are anchored in bone, so they don't slide around like a loose denture.

Protects neighboring teeth

A single implant stands on its own, so the teeth beside it don't have to be reshaped.

Helps preserve bone

An implant gives the jawbone the stimulation a natural root would.

Natural look

Crowns are custom-made and color-matched to your other teeth.

Long-term option

With good home care and regular visits, implants can last many years.

Implant, bridge or denture: comparing your options

Dental implant: stands on its own in the jawbone, so neighboring teeth aren’t reshaped. It helps preserve bone and takes a few months of healing before the final tooth.
Bridge: fixed in place and usually finished in two visits, but the teeth on each side are crowned to hold it. See crowns and bridges.
Denture or partial: removable and the least invasive start, but it rests on the gums and can slip. Implants can hold a denture in place. See dentures.

Want the numbers side by side? Read our guide to dental implant cost in Mustang, or learn how bone grafts prepare a site for an implant.

Implant-supported dentures

If you wear a full or partial denture that slips, rubs or makes chewing hard, implants can help hold it in place. An implant-supported (snap-on) denture clips onto implants in your jaw, so it stays put when you eat and talk, and you can still take it out to clean it.

Dr. Barnes plans the number and position of implants around your bone and bite, and our team makes the denture from digital scans. Learn more on our dentures page.

What affects the cost of dental implants

Dental implants at Buffalo Creek Dental are about $2,500 to $5,500 per implant. Your exact cost depends on your exam and X-rays, and on whether you need bone grafting, an abutment and a crown. You’ll get a written treatment plan with every fee before anything begins. Ask about our $500 Off Dental Implants special: save $500 on a dental implant. Cash price only, not eligible with insurance participation. See Specials.

The main cost factors are:

How many teeth you're replacing, and how many implants that takes
Whether a tooth needs to be removed first
Whether you need a bone graft
What goes on top: a single crown, a bridge or an implant-supported denture
Whether your case is placed here or referred to the oral surgeon next door
Your dental insurance benefits

After your consultation you'll get a written treatment plan with every fee listed before anything begins. Many PPO plans pay toward part of implant treatment, and we file claims for you. We also accept cash, credit cards, CareCredit, Cherry payment plans and some in-house options. See Dental Insurance & Financing.

Current special: $500 OFF DENTAL IMPLANT. Cash price only, not eligible with insurance participation. See Specials.

Recovery and aftercare timeline

First 24 hours: Some bleeding, swelling and soreness are normal. Rest, use a cold pack and stick to soft, cool foods. Don't smoke or use a straw.
First few days: Soreness usually eases. Over-the-counter pain relievers help most people. Rinse gently as directed and keep brushing the other teeth.
First 1–2 weeks: We check healing. Keep chewing on the other side.
Next few months: The bone bonds with the implant. Healing takes longer if you had a bone graft. Keep your checkups.
After your final tooth: Brush twice a day, floss or use a water flosser around the implant, and keep regular cleanings and exams.

Call us at 405-353-1333 if you have heavy bleeding, swelling that gets worse after day three, or a fever. Healing times vary; Dr. Barnes will give you instructions for your case.

Why patients choose Buffalo Creek Dental for implants

Dr. Barnes particularly enjoys implant and cosmetic dentistry. He plans each implant around the final tooth so it looks right and fits your bite, and when a case calls for a surgeon, he works side by side with the oral surgeon next door, so your care stays close to home.

Care from Jon Barnes, DDS, a general dentist trained at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry with Advanced Education in General Dentistry at OU
700+ Google reviews
In network with most PPO plans; CareCredit, Cherry and in-house options
Convenient Mustang office next to the SSM Health complex, sharing its parking lot

Treatment at Buffalo Creek Dental is provided by Jon Barnes, DDS, general dentist. Individual results vary; Dr. Barnes will recommend treatment only after an exam.

Dental implants near Yukon, Tuttle & west OKC

Our Mustang office at 201 S. Sara Rd., #140, next to the SSM Health complex (shared parking), is a short drive down Sara Rd. from Yukon and an easy trip from Tuttle and southwest Oklahoma City. Patients from all three come to Dr. Barnes for implant consults, so your planning, placement and final teeth stay close to home.

Wearing a denture? See dentures and implant-supported dentures, ask about All-on-4 dental implants for a fixed full arch, or check the current $500 off dental implant special (cash price only, not eligible with insurance participation).

Dental implant FAQs

How much does a dental implant cost?

Dental implants at our Mustang office are about $2,500 to $5,500 per implant. Your exact cost depends on your exam and X-rays, and on whether you need bone grafting, an abutment and a crown. You’ll get a written treatment plan with every fee before anything begins. Ask about our $500 Off Dental Implants special: save $500 on a dental implant. Cash price only, not eligible with insurance participation.

Does getting an implant hurt?

The area is fully numbed before placement, and most patients describe pressure rather than pain. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is available in our office if you’re anxious.

Will Dr. Barnes place my implant?

Dr. Barnes places many implants in our Mustang office and does bone grafts here too. Larger or more complex cases may be referred to the oral surgeon next door, and Dr. Barnes still designs and places your final teeth.

How long does the whole process take?

It depends on your situation. Healing after placement usually takes a few months before the final tooth goes on, and longer if a bone graft is needed. Dr. Barnes will give you a timeline at your consultation.

Can implants hold my denture in place?

Yes. Implants can anchor a snap-on denture so it stays in place instead of relying on adhesive, and a full arch of teeth can be fixed on four implants with All-on-4. How many implants you need depends on your jaw and bone. See Dentures and All-on-4 Dental Implants.

Does insurance cover dental implants?

Coverage varies by plan. Many PPO plans pay toward part of the treatment. We’ll check your benefits and file the claim for you.

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

Most healthy adults who are missing teeth can be candidates. Healthy gums and enough jawbone matter most, and a bone graft can often help if bone is thin. Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes can slow healing. Dr. Barnes will tell you honestly after an exam and imaging.

Do you use putty impressions?

No. We use a digital scanner to record your teeth and bite for implant planning and for your final crown or denture.

How do I care for a dental implant?

Brush twice a day, floss or use a water flosser around the implant, and keep regular cleanings and exams. The gums and bone around an implant need care just like natural teeth.

Is there a dental implant special?

Yes. $500 Off Dental Implants: Save $500 on a dental implant. Cash price only, not eligible with insurance participation. See Specials.

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Related services

Bone Grafts

Rebuilding bone for implants, done in-office

Dentures

Traditional and implant-supported dentures

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns for implants and damaged teeth

Tooth Extractions

When a tooth can't be saved

All-on-4 Dental Implants

A fixed full arch on four implants

Ready to talk about replacing a tooth?

Book a consultation with Dr. Barnes. You’ll leave with your options, a timeline and a written estimate.

Neighbors across Mustang choose us for implants — 700+ Google reviews.
Patients leave with a clear written plan and fees before treatment begins.

Buffalo Creek Dental
201 S. Sara Rd., #140
Mustang, OK 73064
Phone: 405-353-1333

Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

Last updated October 24, 2026 · Dr. Jon Barnes, DDS