Dental Implants

When teeth are missing or are severely decayed, tooth extractions and permanent dentures have been used to correct the irregularities. Permanent dentures have provided a painful reminder to maintain good oral hygiene habits and routines. The dentures are not a perfect solution and need constant cleaning and refitting due to gum retraction and bone loss. Recent dental technologies have been developed to provide a better solution to permanent dentures. The invention of the dental implant has created a miraculous advancement in cosmetic dental procedures and treatments.

Dental implants are the 21st century answer to permanent or partial dentures. Instead of extracting teeth and creating a denture plate, dental implants are inserted into the jawbone structure providing a permanent replacement for a lost tooth root. The new tooth root is a sterilized titanium post that is inserted deep into the bone tissue that stabilizes the installation of the dental implant and crown. The use of a dental implant is a permanent structural solution that is comparable to the appearance and feel of your natural teeth.

After a dental implant is installed, a shaped dental crown is affixed to the post revealing a perfectly centered tooth. Our Santa Monica dentist provides consultations for patients and determines which patients are perfect candidates for a dental implant procedure. Severe gum disease or oral infections can weaken the gum line and cause bone and tissue loss. A dental x-ray will reveal the strength of the bone structure and reveal the approximate size need for the dental implant. A dental implant is also used to provide structural support for permanent or partial dentures, which reduces the refitting and readjustments necessary to provide long-term use without constant removal.

Dental implants installed by our Santa Monica cosmetic dentist still require regular oral cleanings and treatments. The dental implant should be treated no different than natural teeth. The dental implant cannot be penetrated by cavities, but can still develop bacterial growth that needs to be continuously cleaned to prevent gum disease and oral infections. Dr. Khoubnazar is an expert in performing complex dental implant procedures for our satisfied patients.