Dental Implants in La Mirada

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provide a permanent base for fixed, replacement teeth. Compared to dentures, bridges, and crowns, dental implants are a popular and effective long-term solution for people who suffer from missing teeth, failing teeth, or chronic dental problems. Because they fit, feel, and function like natural teeth, dental implants are quickly becoming the new standard in tooth replacement.

What makes dental implants from Bright Dental in La Mirada feel completely comfortable and secure? Dr. Gaminchi uses a medical-grade titanium implant fixture that, over time, actually fuses to the living bone cells of the jaw (osseointegration). This union forms a strong and durable anchor for your new teeth, meaning there’s no slippage or movement.

The three parts of a dental implant:

1) The Implant: A titanium screw that serves as a root for your new teeth. This is what permanently attaches to your jaw.

2) The Abutment: A connector (removable by your doctor) that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.

3) The Crown (Prosthetic): This is the part of the tooth that you can see. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain for durability and natural aesthetics.

You can use dental implants to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or a full upper and/or lower set of teeth. If you need to restore a full arch, you may be a perfect candidate for the All-on-4 treatment.

Single Tooth Replacement

If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.

Advantages of a single-tooth implant over a bridge

A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth.

The other common treatment, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge. Because a dental implant replaces your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to deteriorate.

All-on-4 | "Teeth in an Hour"

Can just four implants replace all of the teeth on the top or the bottom of your mouth? Thanks to advances in dental implant technology, that answer is a resounding yes.

Rather than living with the discomfort and hassles of removable dentures, many patients in La Mirada are opting for the “All-on-4” dental implant restoration.

One full arch of teeth, four dental implants

You do not need a dental implant for each and every one of your missing teeth. All you need is four precisely placed implants on the top of your mouth, and four on the bottom, to restore your full smile.

Because the implant is made of titanium, it fuses to living bone. This prevents future bone loss in the jaw, helping to maintain a more youthful facial structure and better oral health.

After your procedure at Bright Dental, your new smile will look and feel great. Once the implants have fully fused to your jawbone, our team will replace your temporary teeth with a permanent, customized smile designed just for you.