Dental Implants
Dental Implants in Studio City
Let’s get one thing clear – if we ever ask about your implants at Dental Design Studio City, we’re definitely referring to the ones in your mouth.Dental Implants, sometimes referred to as pins or posts, are the premier replacement for missing teeth. Sometimes there’s a space that needs to be filled, and sometimes an existing tooth is in such bad condition, it needs to be removed. Either way, a bone graft and/or sinus lift may be necessary. At the minimum, a dental implant consists of the following procedure:
- A screw is placed into the bone where a tooth used to be,
- This is most often followed by 4-6 months of healing. During this time, you may have a removable tooth in place for cosmetic purposes.
- Once the screw is checked to ensure it has fused to the bone, an abutment, or a post, can be placed atop the screw.
- And finally, the implant crown can be placed over the abutment.
And voila! – you now have a bionic tooth! Unfortunately, not everyone can have a dental implant depending on the health of their bone. Click on the blue button to make an appointment, and we can give you a consult to determine if you’re a candidate for a dental implant!
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan on several months. The implant screw goes into the bone first, then there’s typically 4 to 6 months of healing while it fuses. Once we confirm it’s solid, an abutment goes on top and the final crown is placed over that. Some cases also need a bone graft or sinus lift first, which adds time.
No. During the healing months you can wear a removable temporary tooth for cosmetic purposes, so there’s no gap in your smile while the implant fuses to the bone.
Unfortunately no. It depends heavily on the health of your bone. Some patients need a bone graft or sinus lift to make an implant possible, and for a few it isn’t the right option at all. A consult will give you a clear answer.