A denture that stays put, from a team that does too
Columbia Implant‑Supported Dentures
900+ Google reviews
Brickyard Dental Group offers implant-supported dentures in Columbia, SC, with implant placement and restoration under one roof. Locally owned since 1986, our four dentists provide written treatment plans and cost estimates. Appointments start as early as 7 AM Monday through Thursday.
- Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (Dr. Barno)
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Dr. Hartley)
You may not need to replace everything
If your dentures slip, hurt, or limit what you eat, we'll use a 3D CBCT scan to find the simplest fix. That could mean snap-in dentures, a fixed full arch, or better-fitting traditional dentures. You'll get options and costs in writing before deciding.
Locally owned since 1986
Nearly 40 years serving Northeast Columbia.
4 dentists, 1 office
Implant planning, placement, and restoration under one roof.
IV sedation available
Dr. Barno and Dr. Gray are credentialed for longer procedures.
Serving Columbia and the surrounding Midlands, including Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, and Forest Acres.
How Columbia implant‑supported dentures work
Implant-supported dentures snap onto implants in your jaw, keeping teeth secure while eating and speaking. You remove them for daily cleaning.
Snap-in vs. fixed dentures
Snap-in dentures
Removable, typically supported by 2–4 implants per jaw.
Fixed full arch
Stays in place on 4–6 implants. Learn more about full-arch implants.
Your dentist helps you choose based on your bone, budget, and preferences.
What happens at each visit
Exam and scan
A CBCT scan checks your jawbone.
Treatment plan
Get your options, timeline, and costs in writing.
Implant placement
Implants are placed under local anesthesia.
Healing
Implants fuse with your jawbone.
Final denture
We fit and adjust your denture for a secure hold.
Who implant‑supported dentures are for
Columbia implant-supported dentures fit patients who've lost most or all of the teeth in one jaw and want more stability than a conventional denture gives. Your CBCT scan answers the question for your mouth.
If a single dental implant or a bridge fits better, we say so. You can see every option on our dental services page.
The dentists who plan and place your implants
Brickyard Dental Group's four general dentists work together in one Columbia office. Your case stays with people you've already met, and patients generally see the same dentist when possible.
Dr. Mike Barno
Dr. Mike Barno is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and an Army veteran. He's credentialed in IV sedation and has trained postdoctoral residents in implant surgery, IV sedation, and bone grafting at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University since 2020.
Dr. Caroline Hartley
Dr. Caroline Hartley is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She trained in implants at the Spear Institute and the Triangle Dental Institute.
Dr. Hudson Gray
Dr. Hudson Gray gained advanced training in implant dentistry and IV sedation during his general practice residency at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Dr. Drew Edwards
Dr. Drew Edwards earned his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina and joined the practice in 2019.
Meet all four dentists on our about page.
Staying comfortable through implant placement
We place implants under local anesthetic, and you can add sedation for a longer case. Dr. Barno and Dr. Gray provide moderate IV sedation, which gives deeper, adjustable sedation through a vein.
Local anesthetic for every placement
Moderate IV sedation with Dr. Barno or Dr. Gray
Nitrous oxide
Oral sedation
Comfort menu: blankets, earplugs, and lip balm
Cost and payment for implant‑supported dentures
We give you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before care begins. Your total depends on how many implants you need, whether you need grafting, and the denture you choose.
We're out-of-network with dental insurance. We verify your benefits, file the claim for you, and give you an estimate of what your plan may cover.
You can spread the cost with financing through CareCredit, Cherry, or iCredit Works.
Eligible veterans can use the VA Community Care Network.
What Brickyard patients say
900+ Google reviews
Columbia implant‑supported denture questions
Implant-supported dentures are removable dentures that snap onto dental implants placed in your jaw. People also call them snap-in dentures, implant-retained dentures, or overdentures. Brickyard Dental Group plans, places, and restores them in our Columbia office.
Your bone volume, gum health, and general health decide it, not your age. Your CBCT scan at the first visit shows your dentist where you stand, and grafting can rebuild bone when you've lost some. If a smaller treatment fits better, we'll tell you.
We quote your cost in writing before care begins, because it depends on your implant count, any grafting, and the denture you choose. We verify your benefits, file your insurance claim, and estimate what your plan may cover. CareCredit, Cherry, and iCredit Works are available if you want monthly payments.
Treatment runs in stages: implant placement, healing while the implants fuse to your bone, then fitting your denture. A single implant usually spans three to six months, most of it healing time, and grafting adds healing time. Your dentist reviews your expected timeline with you after your CBCT scan.
We place implants under local anesthetic, and the placement is generally less uncomfortable than an extraction. Soreness for a few days afterward is normal and usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Dr. Barno and Dr. Gray also provide moderate IV sedation, and we offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation.
A regular denture rests on your gums and relies on suction, so it can shift when you eat or talk. An implant-supported denture clips onto implants anchored in your jaw, so it stays in place until you unclip it. If you want teeth that never come out, a fixed full arch is the other option.
Yes. We plan, place, and restore implant-supported dentures at 300 Rice Meadow Way in Columbia, SC, so you work with one team from your scan to your final denture.
Ready for dentures that stay put?
Book a consultation with a CBCT scan, personalized plan, and written costs. Early appointments from 7 AM. English and Spanish spoken.
Find us on
Rice Meadow Way
Looking for a dentist in Columbia who answers the phone before your workday starts? First appointments begin at 7 AM. We’re located just off the Clemson Road corridor in Northeast Columbia. Patients drive in from Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, Forest Acres, and Lake Carolina.
Mon 7:00–3:00
Tue–Thu 7:00–4:00
Fri 8:00–3:00