Dental Implants in Norwalk, CA

A dental implant is a replacement for lost, missing, or decaying teeth. The decision can be made for cosmetic or health reasons. Dental implants replace the missing teeth to restore a patient’s smile, rid their mouth of teeth afflicted with advanced decay to prevent infection or avoid additional complications and difficulties from missing or decaying teeth like decreased ability to chew food and speech impairment.

Dental implants use metal posts to replace tooth roots and implant artificial teeth in place of missing or damaged ones that function and look like real teeth. The titanium metal supports the replacement tooth to ensure it is durable, safe, and comfortable. Dental implants are beneficial for your smile, facial structure, and your overall confidence – no one likes smiling with missing teeth.

After eligibility for dental implant surgery is determined based on oral and structural health a surgeon will begin the dental implant operation. The surgeon cuts open your gum and exposes the bone before drilling holes into the bone for the placement of the titanium metal beam. The titanium beam will serve as the tooth root and as such, it is placed deep into the bone.

Following the placement of the implant, osseointegration begins during which the jawbone forms with the surface of the dental implant establishing a solid root-like base for the artificial tooth. This process can take multiple months.

Following osseointegration, a surgeon places the abutment which is where the crown will be attached. Sometimes the abutment is placed when the post is implanted and therefore this step may not occur. Following the attachment of the abutment, your gums will heal for two weeks and then the artificial tooth will be placed.

In order to be eligible for dental implants, candidates should be free of any bone disease or conditions impacting bone health and healing. Such conditions can hinder osseointegration, the second phase of the dental implant procedure.

Infections in the mouth, gingivitis, and abscesses of the tooth or all other factors that could interfere with the dental implant procedure. General gum and jaw health is important as well, jaws should be strong, and gums should be fairly healthy to ensure success. Smokers should quit or heavily reduce their smoking before and throughout the procedure.
If you meet these criteria of oral health, then anyone who wants to restore their smile and boost their confidence and self-esteem is a great candidate for dental implants.

Whether you currently meet the criteria as a good candidate or not, if you have a missing or decaying tooth, contact Rosecrans Square Dental to discuss your options. Our dedicated team of dental specialists offers a variety of services that can help you and your family. Whether you want to begin the life-changing process of dental implants or discuss other options, our staff is happy to help and come up with a treatment that works best for you.

The three types of dental implants are endosteal, subperiosteal, and zygomatic. Endosteal dental implant procedures are the most common and secure option and require a dental patient to have a healthy jawbone. Subperiosteal implants are a possible option for patients lacking jawbone health. Zygomatic is a complex procedure only recommended for those incapables of the alternative procedures, due to a lack of jawbone strength.

Our experienced dentists at Rosecrans Square Dental offer Dental implants to improve your overall dental health. Reach out to our team today and learn more about the benefits of dental implants and their benefits for your dental health and overall confidence. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 11818 Rosecrans Ave, Ste B Norwalk, CA 90650. We serve patients from Norwalk CA, Artesia CA, Cerritos CA, Santa Fe Springs CA, Downey CA, Bellflower CA, La Mirada CA, Los Alamitos CA, Stanton CA, and surrounding areas.