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Losing a tooth changes more than your smile — it changes how you chew, how your jawbone holds its shape, and eventually how your other teeth start to shift into the gap. A titanium implant post replaces the root itself, not just the visible crown, which is why it stops that shifting before it starts.
Every case starts with a CBCT scan so the specialist knows bone volume and nerve position before the surgical guide is even made. For patients with lower bone density, bone grafting or a sinus lift is scoped out during that same consultation — not discovered mid-surgery.
The waiting period after placement exists for a reason — rushing the crown onto an implant that hasn't fully integrated risks the restoration failing. A temporary tooth usually covers the gap during that healing window so you're not left with a visible space.
Placement is handled by periodontists or oral surgeons with specific implant-surgery training, not a general dentist doing it occasionally.
Cone-beam CT imaging maps your jawbone in three dimensions before the surgical guide is fabricated.
You get a written stage-by-stage estimate — surgery, healing period, and crown — before agreeing to anything.
If your jawbone needs building up first, that's handled without bouncing you to a separate specialist's office.
Whatever the specifics of your case, the specialist you reach through us has handled it before.
One missing tooth gets one implant post and one crown, designed to blend in rather than stand out.
Two or more implants anchor a fixed bridge, ideal when several adjacent teeth are missing.
Patients missing most or all teeth in an arch can often avoid a full graft with the All-on-4 approach.
If your current dentures move when you eat, implant anchors can stabilize them without a full-arch rebuild.
Rebuilds bone volume in the jaw or lifts the sinus floor to create room for implant placement.
Some patients leave with a temporary tooth in place the day of implant placement, swapped for the permanent crown later.
You describe what's going on; no automated menu, no long hold.
We match you with a nearby specialist experienced in this exact procedure and check real-time openings.
You get a clear explanation of the treatment plan and its cost before any work begins.
Treatment proceeds on the agreed plan, with clear aftercare instructions and a follow-up if the case calls for one.
"Explained every step before doing anything. First time a dental visit didn't feel rushed."
"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Straight to a specialist who knew exactly what to do."
"Price they quoted on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges."
Most cases run three to six months total, mainly waiting for the bone to fuse to the implant post before the crown goes on.
Placement is done under local anesthesia, and most patients describe recovery discomfort as similar to a tooth extraction.
Low bone density doesn't automatically rule out implants — grafting is a common first step for many patients.
Pricing depends on the number of implants and any bone work required, and it's broken down for you before treatment starts.
A bridge relies on adjacent teeth for support; an implant stands independently and doesn't require altering nearby teeth.
With proper hygiene and regular checkups, implants commonly last twenty years or longer, often a lifetime.
We keep an updated roster of specialists across Long Beach and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby provider is already in our network.
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