Dental Implants

Your tooth roots play an essential role in your oral health. They stimulate your bone to keep your jaw from shrinking and give you a strong bite. While restorations like bridges or dentures on their own are suitable for some patients, others want the lifelike power of their natural teeth back.

You can get that with implants. They function similarly to your natural tooth roots.

When you come in for your appointment, we'll ensure you have the bone strength needed to support implants. Your dentists will do a thorough exam and take digital X-rays and 3-D scans of your mouth.

It may be necessary to first get a treatment that prepares your mouth for implants. For example, bone grafting is used to replace bone lost in your jaw, and a sinus lift makes room in your upper jaw for implants. Our doctors can perform these procedures if needed.

We offer several types of dental implants to restore your smile. You can replace a single tooth with a dental crown supported by an implant, or you can replace several teeth in a row with an implant bridge. Anchor your dental bridge to implants so you don't need to reduce the structure of nearby healthy teeth for the procedure.

For full arch replacement, you have multiple choices. An implant-retained denture gives you the benefits of implants but still can be removed easily. An implant-supported denture stays fixed in place and offers the feel and function most like natural teeth.

All-on-4 dental implants secure an entire arch of teeth to only four implants instead of the standard eight, so you'll heal faster. You can also repair your smile with full-mouth reconstruction using restorative procedures, cosmetic options, and dental implants.

You'll Feel at Ease Throughout Your Procedure

The idea of a dental implant procedure may make you nervous. But there's no need to be! Our team has placed and restored implants for countless patients. Your dentist will clearly explain what is happening every step of the way. We'll also make sure you are comfortable before we begin. We will:

• Give You Plenty of Time - You can ask any questions you need to feel confident about moving forward. We won't proceed unless you are completely satisfied.
• Offer Sedation Options - Sedation options are available. You can choose from laughing gas or oral sedation. If necessary, we can bring in a licensed anesthesiologist to administer general anesthesia.
• Provide Cozy Amenities - You can relax with pillows and blankets while we work. It's a way of having the comforts of home!

Call us if you are ready for the life-changing benefits of dental implants in Carlsbad. You can also request an appointment online.