Forte Implant Center · North Texas
Dental Implant Care for McKinney, TX
4.9★ from 450+ Google reviews · Free consultation + 3D scan
Researching implants from McKinney can bring up a lot of separate questions: whether a tooth can be saved, whether a denture can be made more secure, and what a full new set of teeth would involve. It helps to separate those questions from the sales language around a procedure. At Forte Implant Center, the first visit is a chance to understand your situation with Dr. Lee Fitzgerald, not a requirement to commit to a full-arch package.
McKinney residents travel to the Plano office, about 20–25 minutes via US-75. The consultation and 3D CT scan are free, and you receive a written plan. Dr. Fitzgerald's work connects the consultation, surgery, and final teeth, with a dental laboratory in the same building. Below, you can explore how that arrangement works, what to ask about the stages of All-on-4, and how to plan the trip before making a decision about treatment.
Why patients drive from McKinney for one connected plan
Implant treatment has a surgical side and a restorative side. A useful question is how those sides are coordinated, especially when many teeth are being replaced. At Forte, Dr. Lee Fitzgerald follows care from consultation to final teeth. The lab is on-site in the Plano building, so the restoration is part of the practice's planning rather than an unrelated detail for you to sort out elsewhere.
Dr. Fitzgerald teaches implant surgery to other dentists as well as caring for people at Forte. His doctor page explains that work. You can also read the practice's Google reviews, with a 4.9-star rating from 450+ reviews, and view the actual cases in the before-and-after gallery. These resources can help you frame questions about the practice, but the recommendation for you comes from your own examination and scan, not from someone else's photograph.
Understanding treatment stages before leaving McKinney
If All-on-4 is being considered, ask about healing teeth and final teeth separately. The site's guide explains that these are different parts of full-arch treatment. For qualifying cases, fixed healing teeth are typically secured within 24 hours. That description should not be read as a guaranteed schedule for every person. Your assessment determines candidacy, and the team should explain the timeline that applies to your plan.
You can also discuss a smaller concern, such as one missing tooth or a few gaps. Replacing a whole arch is not automatically the answer to every dental problem. Bring the question that matters to you and ask how the proposed approach addresses it. If you were previously told implants were not an option, use the visit to ask for an explanation of your circumstances rather than expecting a predetermined answer.
Getting here from McKinney on US-75
The trip is about 20–25 minutes from McKinney, usually heading south on US-75 toward Plano and then following local directions to 424 Maplelawn Dr, Plano, TX 75075. Your starting point and traffic can make the drive longer. Check the route on the day of the appointment, and keep the street address handy so there is no confusion about which office you are attending.
Forte's hours are Monday through Thursday, 7am to 3pm. Consultations, 3D imaging, implant surgery, restoration, and the lab are in the same Plano building. When you discuss scheduling, ask what type of visit comes next and what arrangements it needs. That is more reliable than estimating the number of trips before the consultation, because the schedule depends on the actual treatment recommended for you.
McKinney budgeting: materials, arches, and financing
All-on-4 starts at $15,500 per arch for nano-ceramic. Forte's full zirconia choice is $19,500 per arch, and the lifetime warranty is for full zirconia arches only. These published figures describe options for an arch, not an individual quote for all possible treatment. Confirm whether the recommendation involves upper teeth, lower teeth, or both, then ask for the exact price provided at the free consultation.
CareCredit, Proceed, and Happen, formerly LendingClub, are the financing options linked from the cost page. Financing approval and terms come from the lender. It is worth understanding those terms without letting them replace the clinical discussion. Compare the scope of treatment and material first, then consider the payment arrangement. The goal is to know what your written plan describes and what you would be agreeing to before taking the next step.
Your first McKinney-to-Plano appointment
Use the free consultation and 3D scan to ask for a clear explanation of the problem and the choices available. You can write down questions about the proposed final teeth, the stages of care, and the cost so they are not forgotten during the visit. There is no need to choose a material beforehand. Call 972-612-7800 or use the booking button to arrange the consultation at the Plano Implant Center.
Questions, answered
McKinney questions about the implant process
Should McKinney patients plan for several treatment stages?
Ask the team to outline the stages of your particular plan. The All-on-4 guide distinguishes healing teeth from final teeth, and an on-site lab does not make every stage a single visit. Your consultation is the right time to discuss the proposed schedule.
What if I was told in McKinney that implants are not possible?
You can bring that concern to the free consultation and 3D scan. Dr. Fitzgerald can assess your circumstances and explain his recommendation. A second discussion is not a guarantee that implants will be suitable, but it can help you understand the reasons behind your options.
Can I see full-arch examples before driving from McKinney?
Yes. The before-and-after page shows actual Forte cases and notes that individual results vary. Use the examples to prepare questions about your own goals. They do not replace the examination or establish what treatment you personally need.
How should I schedule around the McKinney drive?
Allow about 20–25 minutes via US-75 as a starting estimate and check traffic before leaving. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 7am to 3pm. Ask the team about preparation and transport instructions for any later treatment appointments.