Dental Implants Beverly Hills

Missing teeth affect not only your appearance, but also how you eat and speak. Over time, missing teeth also impact your oral health. While bridges and dentures used to be the only solution, dental implants are now the preferred option for anyone seeking tooth/teeth replacement that looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth. Because dental implants are a permanent solution, they are almost always the best choice for tooth replacement.

Benefits of Dental Implants

There is no other form of dental restoration that provides the many benefits of dental implants, including:

• Full Function: Dental implants restore your full bite force so that you can chew foods without discomfort. They do not rely on other teeth for support as with a bridge and they are permanently fixed in the mouth, unlike dentures that are removable. You don’t have to avoid hard, crunchy, or tough foods if you have implants.
• Permanence: Implants integrate with the bone are made of titanium, a biocompatible metal used in joint replacements and designed to last a lifetime. A restoration (such as a crown or bridge) is then affixed to the implant to replace the missing tooth or teeth for natural appearance and function. If in the future a restoration needs to be replaced, it can be done without disturbing the implants.
• Easy Care: Unlike dentures, dental implants require no special care. You brush and floss them like your natural teeth and have them professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist.
• Jawbone Preservation: Dental implants are the only type of dental restoration that stimulates the jawbone, encouraging new bone growth and preventing the deterioration of bone that commonly leads to a sunken, aged appearance.
• Stability: For patients replacing a single tooth or a few teeth, dental implants help stabilize the remaining teeth, preventing them from shifting out of alignment and support a patient’s natural bite position.
• Convenience: Dental implants eliminate the potential embarrassment of shifting or loose dentures or loose / fractured teeth associated with a bridge. You don’t have to remove them at night, and you never have to worry about misplacing them when traveling.
• Natural-Looking Beauty: Dental implant restorations look more natural than any other type of restoration. Aside from your dentist, no one will know they aren’t your natural teeth, so you can flash your smile with confidence!

Our Dental Implant Procedure

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves a single surgical procedure. At the surgical appointment, the predetermined number of implants is placed within your jawbone using a GRS Guide System surgical guide for utmost precision and accuracy. Over the course of approximately 8-10 weeks following surgery, the implants located beneath the surface of the gums integrate comfortably and gradually with the jawbone. 

After the dental implant has completely integrated with the jawbone, Dr. Jamison will then make a digital or elastomeric impression, capturing the implant’s position and orientation, and attach a small healing collar. His team will then begin the process of making your new teeth. Upon your return to the office, the abutment(s) or post(s) are connected to the implants, and the teeth are precisely and firmly positioned to capture the most ideal function and optimal aesthetics. 

Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

If you are in good overall health and do not have any current dental health issues, dental implants may be an excellent option for replacing your missing teeth. You will need to have sufficient jawbone density to support the implants. If you have insufficient bone, you may have to undergo a bone grafting procedure before getting implants.

Individuals with blood clotting disorders, autoimmune diseases, certain cancers, or uncontrolled diabetes are not candidates for dental implants. Smokers are at a higher risk of implant failure, so we ask that patients quit smoking before considering dental implants.

Why Trust Us?

Dr. Jamison has achieved an exemplary reputation as a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills based on 25 years of outstanding results in aesthetic dentistry and dental restoration. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of Osseointegration, all organizations dedicated to maintaining and raising the standards in dental care.

Dental Implant Care and Maintenance

Caring for dental implants is as simple as brushing and flossing your replacement teeth, just as you would your natural teeth. Flossing is especially important, as plaque can still build up around the base of your restorations and contribute to gum disease. It is also important to see Dr. Jamison and his hygiene staff  regularly for a checkup and professional cleaning.