Dental Implants in Beverly Hills
Missing teeth? Whether it’s just one or several, it can impact more than just your appearance. At our Beverly Hills dental practice, we understand how important a complete, functional smile is. That’s why we offer dental implants, a reliable and natural-feeling solution designed to replace missing teeth permanently. If you want to regain your bite strength and boost your confidence, dental implants might be the perfect answer.
We believe extractions don’t have to be intimidating. With advanced techniques and a focus on patient comfort, we ensure that your experience is as painless and supportive as possible.
What Exactly Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant acts as a strong replacement for the root of a missing tooth. It starts with a small titanium post that is surgically positioned into your jawbone where the natural tooth root once was. Over time, this post bonds with the bone through a natural process called osseointegration, creating a solid foundation.
Once fully integrated, we attach an abutment, a connector piece, and then secure a customized dental crown on top. This crown is handcrafted to match your existing teeth in shape, size, and color, giving you a replacement tooth that looks and functions just like the original.
How Do You Know If You Need Dental Implants?
Consider dental implants if you notice:
- Visible gaps in your smile: Missing one or more teeth can affect your chewing ability and how you feel about your smile.
- Difficulty chewing: Avoiding certain foods because they’re hard to chew? Missing teeth reduce your bite strength and make eating uncomfortable.
- Changes in facial shape: Without a tooth root to stimulate the jawbone, bone loss can occur, leading to a sunken or aged appearance.
- Discomfort with dentures or bridges: If your current tooth replacement feels loose, causes irritation, or just doesn’t feel right, implants offer a more secure option.
- Neighboring teeth shifting: Teeth next to gaps can drift or tilt, which might cause bite problems or make cleaning difficult.
Benefits of Choosing Dental Implants
Dental implants offer many advantages that go beyond just filling a space:
Natural look and feel
Long-lasting solution
Enhanced chewing and speaking
Jawbone preservation
What to Expect During Your Dental Implant Treatment
Our implant process is designed with your comfort and results in mind, broken down into easy steps:
- Comprehensive Evaluation
We start by reviewing your dental health and taking detailed images to check the quality of your jawbone. If your bone needs strengthening, we may recommend bone grafting before proceeding. - Implant Placement
The titanium post is gently placed into your jaw. Over several months, your bone will grow tightly around the implant, creating a secure base. - Abutment Attachment
After healing, we place a small connector piece called an abutment on top of the implant, which will support your new tooth. - Crown Placement
Finally, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is crafted to match your teeth and attached to the abutment, restoring your smile fully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most healthy adults missing one or more teeth qualify for implants, provided there is enough healthy jawbone to support them. If bone loss has occurred, procedures like bone grafting can often prepare the site for successful implantation.
