Many times there is confusion on who places implants, as anyone can legally place an implant. We believe ideally dental implants should be a team effort between an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Restorative Dentist. While your oral surgeon performs the actual dental implant surgery in Cleveland TN, and initial tooth extractions and bone grafting when necessary, the restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process. Under most circumstances, dental implant surgery is performed in the surgeon’s office.