Dental Implants in Glendale, CA
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth, providing a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. They are important for preserving oral health, preventing bone loss, and maintaining facial structure, offering patients a lifelong benefit of confidence and comfort.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Natural Look and Feel
Implants are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, enhancing your smile's appearance and functionality.
Prevents Bone Loss
Implants stimulate bone growth, preventing jawbone deterioration that occurs with missing teeth.
Improved Oral Health
Unlike bridges, implants do not require altering adjacent teeth, preserving more of your natural tooth structure.
The Dental Implant Treatment Process
Consultation & Planning
You'll start with an in-depth consultation at Smile32 Dental Studio, where we'll conduct a thorough examination of your oral health. Utilizing X-rays and 3D imaging, we'll craft a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Implant Placement
During your next visit, we'll surgically place the titanium implant directly into your jawbone, precisely where your tooth is missing. This procedure is carefully performed to ensure optimal placement and comfort.
Healing & Osseointegration
Over the following months, you'll undergo a healing process where the implant will fuse with your jawbone, a critical phase known as osseointegration. During this time, we may provide a temporary crown to maintain your smile's appearance.
Abutment & Permanent Crown
Once healing is complete, you'll return to our studio for the placement of the abutment, which serves as the base for your new crown. Finally, we'll fit and secure your custom-made crown, beautifully completing your smile restoration.
Types of Dental Implants
Replace a single tooth or your entire smile with dental implants
All-On-X
A full-arch restoration that provides a fixed, comprehensive solution for patients missing most or all of their teeth, using as few as four implants to support an entire arch of teeth.
Single-Tooth Implants
Perfect for replacing a single missing tooth, these implants are individually placed and topped with a crown, providing a natural-looking and fully functional tooth.
Implant-Retained Dentures
This removable option provides a stable and secure fit for full dentures, using implants to lock the dentures in place, greatly improving comfort and functionality compared to traditional dentures.
Implant-Retained Bridges
Ideal for replacing several missing teeth in a row, implant-retained bridges use two or more implants as anchors for a bridge, eliminating the need to grind down healthy teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective, long-term solution for missing teeth.
Are dental implants painful?
Most patients report minimal discomfort during the procedure, and pain can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and ice packs post-surgery.
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