Can I get temporary teeth the same day as implant surgery?

Yes. Under sedation, the practice extracts teeth, places implants, and fits temporary implants in one session. You go home in a wheelchair.

How long until I get my permanent implants?

Typically 4-6 months, depending on healing and bone integration.

Is there a prosthodontist on staff?

Yes, the practice is led by a board-certified prosthodontist (Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics, 2011).

ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Metro-Columbia

Updated 2026-08-21 · 668 reviewed · 56 listed · Scored from 44 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(44) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsPeriodontics & Implant PlacementProsthodontics & Implant RestorationSame-Day / Immediate Load ImplantsSedation & Sleep Dentistry for ImplantsOral & Maxillofacial Surgery

ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Metro-Columbia

Services: All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants, Periodontics & Implant Placement
Reviews: 44

Compare: Crescent Prosthodontics vs ClearChoice Metro-Columbia: which fits your implant case?

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report smooth consultations and surgical experiences with sedation, often leaving the same day with temporary implants. Staff members including Abby, JB, Jesica, and Jerica are named for kindness and clear communication; one patient noted uncomfortable temporary teeth, though permanent results were anticipated to satisfy.

ClearChoice operates all services in-house (surgery, extraction, design, restoration) in a clean Midtown facility. Patients from outside Columbia confirm the trip worthwhile for same-day temporary implants and the professional environment, though healing timelines extend several months before permanent restorations complete.

Praised for

knowledgeable staff
professional care
one-stop facility
clear treatment planning
named staff (Abby, JB, Jesica, Jerica, Shanta)

Watch-outs

temporary teeth fit issues

skilled-surgeongentle-carepain-freeclear-cost-explanationprofessional-officestate-of-the-art-technologyexcellent-aftercarefriendly-staff

Best for: Patients seeking full implant solutions, including extraction and immediate temporary teeth, without multiple referrals.

Think twice if: Temporary implants may feel bulky or uncomfortable until permanent restoration; healing to final teeth takes months, not weeks.

Strengths

All services under one roof
Same-day temporary implants with sedation
Named prosthodontist with board certifications
No-pressure consultations

Worth knowing

Board-certified prosthodontist (Diplomate American Board of Prosthodontics, 2011)
Staff named across recent reviews: Abby, JB, Jesica, Jerica, Shanta
Patients travel 2.5+ hours; report same-day temporary implants
One patient noted temporary teeth felt oversized and uncomfortable at night
Permanent implants typically ready after 4-6 months

What reviews say by service

Same-Day / Immediate Load Implants: Patients receive temporary implants same day under sedation; one noted fit issues with temporaries.
Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants: Sedation managed smoothly; patients wake post-surgery with implants in place and report being transported safely.
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants: Full mouth cases handled in-house with extraction, bone grafting, and immediate temporaries; permanent restoration takes 4-6 months.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Extraction and implant surgery performed on-site; patients commend professional surgical experience.
Single Tooth Implants: Offered alongside full cases; one reviewer received final single-tooth restoration quickly.
Prosthodontics & Implant Restoration: Board-certified prosthodontist oversees custom implant design and final restoration; permanent teeth praised for matching expectations.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.75 average across the 28 periodontics & implant placement businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 73

Review volume 72

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get temporary teeth the same day as implant surgery?: Yes. Under sedation, the practice extracts teeth, places implants, and fits temporary implants in one session. You go home in a wheelchair.
How long until I get my permanent implants?: Typically 4-6 months, depending on healing and bone integration.
Is there a prosthodontist on staff?: Yes, the practice is led by a board-certified prosthodontist (Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics, 2011).

Contact

Phone: +1839-218-3006
Website: https://www.clearchoice.com/locations/sc/columbia/1441-main-st/
Address: 1441 Main St #300, Columbia, SC 29201
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Last verified 2026-08-21

Opening hours

Monday: 07:30-16:00
Tuesday: 07:30-16:00
Wednesday: 07:30-16:00
Thursday: 07:30-16:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Full mouth dental implantsImplant denturesSingle-tooth implantsCustom dental implantsBone graftingPeriodontal (gum) treatmentOral surgery & extractionsSmile design & planning

Credentials claimed:Diplomate - American Board of Prosthodontics (2011), Fellow - American College of Prosthodontists (2011), Excellence in Dental Education Award recipient - Pierre Fauchard Academy (2017)

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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