Forte Implant Center · North Texas
Implant Dentist in Plano, TX
4.9★ from 450+ Google reviews · Free consultation + 3D scan
Choosing an implant dentist in Plano involves more than finding someone who can replace a missing tooth. You may want to understand who plans the surgery, who makes the teeth, and how the two parts fit together. This guide takes a closer look at those decisions, especially if you are considering All-on-4 or full-mouth treatment rather than a single replacement tooth.
At Forte Implant Center, Dr. Lee Fitzgerald follows your care from consultation through final teeth. Surgery, restoration, 3D imaging, and the in-house laboratory are coordinated at the Plano office at 424 Maplelawn Dr. Your starting point is a free consultation and free 3D CT scan, not a commitment to a procedure. Bring the concerns that matter to you, whether that is a loose denture, several failing teeth, or uncertainty about a previous recommendation. The purpose of the visit is to turn those concerns into an individual, written plan.
Planning All-on-4 and full-mouth implants in Plano
An arch means the upper or lower set of teeth. All-on-4 is a full-arch approach, while full-mouth treatment involves considering both arches. Those terms do not tell you, by themselves, what your mouth needs. The examination and 3D scan help Dr. Fitzgerald discuss the condition of your teeth and bone before recommending how much treatment is appropriate. If only one tooth is missing, ask about a single implant rather than assuming a full-arch plan is necessary.
Think of the consultation as a planning conversation. Ask which teeth can be kept, what the proposed replacement would involve, and how surgery and restoration are connected. Forte's All-on-4 guide explains the distinction between healing teeth and final teeth. Qualifying full-arch cases typically receive fixed healing teeth within 24 hours, but candidacy and timing must be confirmed individually; this is not a promise for every person who visits.
Why Plano patients choose one doctor and an on-site lab
A full-mouth plan has both surgical and restorative decisions. At Forte, Dr. Lee Fitzgerald is the doctor involved from the first consultation to the final teeth, with the laboratory in the same building. That gives you a clear person to ask about how the proposed implants and the finished restoration are being planned together. It does not remove the need for follow-up, but it keeps those discussions within one practice.
Dr. Fitzgerald also teaches implant surgery to other dentists. Read his biography to understand that part of his work, rather than choosing on a slogan alone. Forte has a 4.9-star rating from 450+ Google reviews. Reviews can help you learn about the practice, while the before-and-after gallery shows actual treatment examples. Neither reviews nor photographs can predict your individual result, so use them to prepare questions for your own appointment.
Understanding full-arch implant pricing in Plano
The published starting price for All-on-4 is $15,500 per arch for nano-ceramic. Forte also lists a $19,500 per-arch full zirconia option. The lifetime warranty applies to full zirconia arches only, not to every material or every implant treatment. If you are comparing a one-arch plan with treatment for both arches, make sure each quote describes the same scope. A per-arch starting price is not automatically a full-mouth total.
Your exact price is given at the free consultation. The cost page explains the published options and financing through CareCredit, Proceed, and Happen, formerly LendingClub. Approval is the lender's decision; Forte is not a lender. Review the financing terms separately from the clinical recommendation, and ask the team to explain your written plan before you decide. It is reasonable to want the treatment details and payment questions answered in the same conversation.
Finding the Plano Implant Center
The office is at 424 Maplelawn Dr, Plano, TX 75075. From elsewhere in Plano, the most useful route depends on your starting point; US-75, the Dallas North Tollway, and local roads can be part of the trip. There is no single meaningful drive time for the whole city. Check current directions for your address, rather than relying on a city-wide estimate, and allow for traffic before your appointment.
Forte is open Monday through Thursday, 7am to 3pm. Use the Plano office page to plan your visit and confirm where you are going. Consultations, 3D imaging, implant surgery, and laboratory work take place at this location. When arranging a treatment visit, ask whether any preparation or transport instructions apply; a consultation and a surgical appointment should not be treated as interchangeable visits.
Making your Plano consultation useful
Write down the main problem you want to solve and the questions you have about the recommendation. You do not need to decide between nano-ceramic and zirconia before meeting the doctor. Ask how the proposed plan addresses your concerns, what the stages would be, and when you would return for review. The free consultation and 3D scan give you a place to begin without needing to arrive with the procedure already chosen.
Questions, answered
Questions about choosing an implant dentist in Plano
Is this Plano guide different from Forte's homepage?
Yes. The homepage introduces the practice and its dental implant services. This guide focuses on choosing an implant dentist in Plano and understanding the planning, materials, and cost questions behind All-on-4 and full-mouth treatment.
Does a full-mouth quote in Plano mean one arch or two?
Ask the team to spell out the scope in your written plan. The published All-on-4 starting prices are per arch. Treatment involving both upper and lower teeth should be discussed as an individual plan, not inferred from a single starting figure.
Can I discuss keeping some teeth at my Plano consultation?
Yes. Bring that question to Dr. Fitzgerald. Your examination and free 3D CT scan support the discussion of what is appropriate for your mouth. You do not need to commit to a full-arch approach before that assessment.
Who can explain the final teeth before I start in Plano?
Dr. Lee Fitzgerald coordinates your treatment through the final restoration, and Forte's laboratory is in the same building. Ask him to explain the proposed material, the treatment stages, and the warranty that applies to your plan.