Dental Implants in Los Alamitos, CA
If patients have missing teeth due to injury, illness, or decay, then dental implants are an effective solution to restore not only the cosmetic appearance, but also to keep the structural integrity of the teeth secure. Beachwood Dental offers Zimmer and Nobel Biocare dental implants to our Los Alamitos, CA patients. During placement, our dentists first implant a metal foundation into the gums and jawbone to serve as an anchor. This can be a more favorable alternative to crowns or bridges because it does not require surrounding teeth to be manipulated for support, allowing the structure of the surrounding teeth to remain in tact. Custom molds for the teeth are made and crafted to match the original shape and coloring of the patient’s teeth in order to present a uniformed, natural smile. For patients desiring a longer-lasting solution to missing teeth, dental implants can offer restoration to their smile.
Single-Tooth Implants
If patients are needing only a single tooth implanted, then our Beachwood dentists are able to insert a stand-alone titanium post into the jawbone along with a crown or false tooth on top of the metal support. The process for a single implant will be less extensive than a multiple implant procedure, and patients will experience less downtime. Our dentists are still able to customize the tooth in order for it to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the teeth.