Implant Preparationin San Pedro
A dental implant is the best way to replace a missing tooth, but how can you ensure that you qualify for implants? Implant Preparation is the best way to ensure your dental implant will last a lifetime.
Why should I choose Implant Preparation?
Proper implant preparation is essential for a healthy, stable, strong, and long-lasting dental implant. Depending on your situation, you may need treatments like tooth extractions, bone ridge smoothing, or bone grafting. At our office, we can provide you with the expert care you need for the best results.
Keeping Care Accessible
Everyone deserves to love their smile. That’s why we make it easy to pay for your treatment in a way that fits your budget and lifestyle.
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Healthcare financing options with CareCredit and Cherry
The Benefits of Implant Preparation
Ensure Implants Are Right For You
When preparing for a dental implant, we’ll evaluate your oral health to ensure you're a good candidate for treatment. Our team will provide comprehensive care right here in our office, guiding you through each step to ensure the best results for your smile.
Protect Your Investment
Implant preparation is essential for protecting your smile investment. With proper care and placement, implants can last 30+ years, making the preparation process a crucial step for achieving a successful and lasting result.
Avoid Future Complications
Failing to get necessary preparatory treatments like bone grafts could raise your risk of complications like premature implant failure, which may require further complex care. With implant prep, you can dramatically reduce your risk of complications.
Our Difference
Straumann® Dental Implants
We use Straumann® dental implants to provide strong, reliable, and long-lasting tooth replacement. Their advanced design supports healthy bone integration and predictable results for single implants and full-arch restorations.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting helps restore and strengthen jawbone structure, creating a solid foundation for future dental implants and long-term oral health.
Intraoral Scanner
Our intraoral scanner allows us to create detailed 3D models of your teeth and gums, and even lets us show you what your smile will look like once treatment is complete.
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Sedation Options
We offer a range of sedation options, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, so you can feel relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment.
CBCT Scanner
Implant placement is becoming even more precise with our advanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology. This detailed 3D imaging allows for more accurate planning, streamlined procedures, and a comfortable, confident experience from start to finish.
The Implant Prep Process
Tooth Extraction
If your unhealthy tooth has not yet fallen out, the first step is to extract it. Your oral surgeon will clean and numb your mouth, then use special tools to remove your tooth, clean up the area, and seal your gums.
Bone Ridge Smoothing (Alveoloplasty)
You may also need bone ridge smoothing. This is a procedure that’s usually done alongside an extraction. In this surgery, your oral surgeon will smooth out the bony ridges near your tooth. This helps improve the fit and overall stability of your dental implant.
Bone Grafting
If your jaw bone is weak, you may also need a bone graft. Depending on your situation, this may be done immediately after your extraction, or it may be done at a separate appointment after your mouth has healed. Bone grafting adds more material to your jaw bone, strengthening it in preparation for your implant.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
That depends on your oral health and your situation. Some patients will just need a tooth extraction, or may not need any prep treatments at all. Others will require alveoloplasty, bone grafting, and other more advanced treatments. To learn more, we recommend scheduling a consultation at our office.
The dental implant process happens in stages to allow for proper healing and long-term success. After a tooth is extracted and bone grafting is completed, healing typically takes about 4–6 months before the implant can be placed.
Once the implant is placed, an additional 3–6 months is usually needed for the implant to fully integrate with the bone. The exact timeline depends on bone quality and how stable the implant is at the time of placement. Your dentist will review your specific situation and create a personalized treatment plan to guide you through each step.
