Dental Implants

The area is numbed while the implant is placed, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Some soreness and swelling afterwards is normal, and we’ll explain how to manage it. If you feel anxious, tell us and we’ll talk you through each step first.

It depends on your case. The bone needs time to heal around the implant before your new tooth is fitted, and some patients need bone grafting first. We’ll give you a timeline at your consultation.

Possibly. The CBCT scan shows how much bone you have and where. Where it has thinned, bone grafting may rebuild enough to hold an implant. We’ll tell you what your scan shows.

With good care, many years. Brush and floss around the implant, keep up your cleanings, and avoid smoking, which can slow healing and harm the gums and bone that support it.

Dr. Camille Adli, who trained in surgical and restorative implants at Loma Linda University with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, or Dr. Rafiel Rafiee, our board certified periodontist. We’ll tell you who will treat you at your consultation.

Some PPO plans pay toward implants, and coverage varies more than for most treatment. We’ll explain what your plan is expected to cover before you begin. CareCredit and Sunbit can spread the rest over time.