Dental Implants
Dental Implants – Long Beach, CA
At Innovative Smiles, our dedication to restoring your smile shines through with our Long Beach dental implants. We provide a secure and reliable solution for replacing missing teeth, helping you regain the look and feel of natural, healthy teeth. Whether you’re missing just one tooth, have multiple gaps, or require a comprehensive implant treatment, our skilled team is ready to assist you in Long Beach. Trust us to bring back your confident smile with our expert implant dentistry services.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants are a revolutionary three-part tooth restoration option designed to replace one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch of teeth. The three parts of a dental implant are:
- The post (or screw), which replaces your natural tooth’s root. It is made of medical-grade titanium, which is an entirely biocompatible material that fuses with your jaw bone during healing.
- The abutment, which connects the post to your new replacement tooth (or teeth).
- The crown, which is custom-designed by your restorative dentist to match your natural teeth.
The fusion of the implant post with the surrounding bone in the jaw (a process called osseointegration) creates a healthy and secure foundation for a single tooth crown, a multi-tooth bridge, or in some cases, even a full fixed denture.
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
Additionally, getting dental implants doesn’t require any alteration to your other healthy teeth.
Dental Implant Treatment in Long Beach, CA
For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves often, but not always, two surgical procedures. First, dental implants are placed within your jawbone. Healing time following surgery varies from person to person and is based on a variety of factors, such as hardness of bone. In some cases, dental implants may be restored immediately after they are placed.
For the first three-to-four months following the surgery, dental implants are beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet at this time.
After the dental implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Our dental team will uncover the dental implant(s) and attach a small healing collar. After four weeks, our restorative dentist will be able to start making your new teeth. An impression must be taken. Then posts or attachments can be connected to the dental implants. The teeth replacements are then made over the posts or attachments. The entire procedure usually takes six-to-eight months. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life.
Schedule A Consultation With Our Long Beach Implant Dentist
To learn more about our Long Beach dental implant treatment options, contact our office. Our dental team will help you determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants or help you explore your other restoration options. We provide a calm and welcoming environment in our office, sedation dentistry options, and personalized care to ensure that your visit to us is as comfortable as possible.
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At Innovative Smiles, we are accepting new patients! Contact our Long Beach office at (562) 542-3080 and discover what makes our practice so unique! We look forward to giving you something to smile about!