Dental Implants in Culver City

• Surgery: Many patients find the procedure of implant placement easier than they anticipated. Modern dental anesthetic numbs the site, and experienced hands carefully place the implant. A tiny guidehole provides a path for threading a small implant cylinder into place. The sterile piece is inserted into an exact location, and a smooth cover, or healing cap, protects the implant during the healing period. In some cases, a temporary or permanent crown may be inserted at the time of surgery.
• Integration: Implants cannot withstand normal bite forces until the bone has integrated fully into the implant body. Our doctors will help you decide what will work best during the initial healing period, ensuring you can function while still protecting your implants. This period usually lasts 3–6 months as the bone grows around the implant. Most patients experience minimal discomfort after placement, especially compared to an extraction.
• Placement: Once the implant post has integrated sufficiently, we can place the crown. Similarly, if you have implant-supported dentures, this is the time you can try them out, too. We ensure the crown fits seamlessly into your smile before permanently affixing it to the implant post.

For most patients, the implant itself should last a lifetime. Once the post has fused to the jawbone, it can provide a stable anchor point for years. As for the crown or dentures affixed to it, they also will last for years. Our premium-quality crowns can last for up to 30 years (for certain materials). Implant-supported dentures can last for about 10 to 20 years.

In both cases, you can get the most out of your new teeth with excellent oral hygiene and dental care. That means daily brushing and flossing. Also, don’t skip your dental visits. Come by our office at least twice a year for a check-up to keep your oral health at its peak.

Even with all the benefits, the cost of dental implants is an important consideration. When your case brings together the latest imaging, advanced training, and modern materials, this service offers one of the best values in health care. Compared to the replacement of other parts of the body, most dental implant procedures can be done at a small fraction of those costs. Most patients carry on with normal activities right away and usually enjoy a lifetime of normal chewing, bite stability, and appearance. We know the cost of dental implants is an important part of creating a complete plan that works for you.

The cost of dental implant services involves several critical factors unique to each patient. A fee quoted without careful evaluation and treatment planning may not only be incomplete but doesn’t consider what’s best for your mouth as an individual. The doctor customizes your treatment plan after careful evaluation of your current oral conditions, needs, wants, and budget.

In some cases, insurance plans provide some coverage for dental implants. The amount reimbursed does vary, though. So, we recommend contacting your insurance provider ahead of time to see about your plan’s details.