Dental Implants

It might be tough to enjoy ordinary activities such as speaking with friends or sitting down for a family meal if you have missing teeth. You've heard of traditional tooth replacement options like dentures and bridges, but you're not convinced by their numerous drawbacks. If this describes you, you should think about dental implants as a solution to restore your smile. The team at Primera Dental's Dental Office is here to discuss the benefits of dental implants and how they can alter your life.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a tooth root replacement. An implant can serve as a solid foundation for either a fixed tooth or a removable replacement tooth. The titanium implant is surgically inserted into your jawbone and serves as the root of a missing or broken tooth. Because the titanium merges with your jawbone, it will not slip, generate noise, or cause bone injury.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants can improve your look, communication, and chewing skills. Our dentist may propose implants to hold permanent or removable dental bridges and dentures. Because implants are permanent, you don't need to employ adhesives like those used to keep dentures in place. Dental implants do not develop cavities.

Dental Implant Surgery Procedures

Before the implant procedure can begin, our dentist must perform a comprehensive examination. The tooth or teeth that will be replaced are then extracted.

If the initial evaluation reveals that you don't have enough bone to support the implant, our dentist will need to conduct a bone graft, which involves harvesting bone from elsewhere in your body and grafting it where it's needed.

After that has healed, our dentist will drill into the jawbone and insert the implant itself. Because the implant is effectively an artificial tooth root, it must be fixed deeply into the bone, exactly like a normal tooth. You will wear a temporary, removable denture to cover the gap where your original tooth was removed while you recuperate from the implantation and bone forms around the new implant.

When enough bone has grown in to anchor the implant after two or three months, the component of the implant that will hold the crown in place the abutment is inserted, and the gum region is closed around its borders.

The crown is placed in the final stage. Your crown is made to match the color, shape, and size of your existing teeth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

Patients with enough healthy jawbone and gum tissue are usually good candidates. Our dentist will examine your smile to see if implants are right for you.

How long does the dental implant process take?

Because the implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone, treatment is completed in stages over several months.

What is the difference between dental implants and dentures?

Unlike removable dentures, dental implants are anchored directly into the jawbone, so they function and feel more like natural teeth.

Do dental implants require special care?

Dental implants are cared for just like natural teeth, with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups at our Lynwood office.

Recovery After Dental Implant Surgery

Some swelling, mild bruising, and tenderness around the implant site are normal for a few days after surgery. Sticking to soft foods, avoiding smoking, and using a cold compress can help with comfort while the area heals. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days, while the implant continues fusing with the jawbone over the following months.

Insurance & Financing Options

Primera Dental accepts Medi-Cal for eligible patients and offers Cherry payment plans, so you can move forward with implant treatment now and pay over time. Our team is happy to help you understand your coverage and available payment options.