4 Types Of Dental Implants

A dental implant offers a unique method of replacing lost teeth. They don’t need crowns, clasps, or even suction to stay in place. Instead, we insert them into the jawbone, where they act as new tooth roots. We offer a number of different options for our Woodland Hills, CA, patients. Which one will be right for your smile?

Single Tooth Replacement

If you lose an individual tooth, then we may suggest a single tooth dental implant. We will insert the dental implant portion into the jawbone via oral surgery. Over a period of three to four months, the area will heal and osseointegration will take place. The dental implant will bond with the jawbone tissue, acting as a new tooth root and potentially lasting decades. We then attach an abutment, which holds a custom-made dental crown in place. The crown acts as the tooth’s visible portion, and can absorb serious bite forces and pressure.

Implant Bridges and Dentures

If you have lost several teeth, or all of them, then we may suggest a fixed prosthetic. For those with between two and three missing teeth, we may offer a bridge. Instead of requiring crowns to stay in place, we secure them with implant dentistry. While traditional bridges last between 10 and 15 years, a fixed option can last decades, if not a lifetime. For those in need of dentures, we can secure them with between six and eight dental implants per arch. Your denture will never slip during meals or speech, and will last much longer than removable options. You can once more eat and smile with confidence! They also help stimulate the growth of jawbone issue, which means you avoid the aged appearance that often occurs follows advanced tooth loss, preserving your facial structure!

All-On-4

For qualifying patients, we may be able to secure an implant denture with just four specially-placed implants per arch. This means patients enjoy a less-invasive oral surgery. All-on-4 is helpful for patients who have lost jawbone density and structure as a result of untreated tooth loss.

Same Day Tooth Replacement

For some patients, especially for those undergoing a dental extraction, we may be able to place and restore a new tooth in one day, allowing you to leave the office with a full and healthy smile! If you have any questions, then please contact our team today, we want to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile.

Woodland Hills Dental Addresses Your Missing Teeth

Our team can offer a wide array of tooth replacement options. Schedule a consultation to discuss our dental prosthetics by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, CA, today at (818) 347-5124. We also proudly work with patients from Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all other surrounding areas.