Are you considering dental implants to restore your smile and improve your oral health? At Shahbazyan Dental Studio in Fresno, CA, we specialize in providing top-quality dental implant solutions that can transform your smile and enhance your quality of life. Dental implants are a reliable and permanent solution for missing teeth, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits. Whether you've lost a tooth due to injury, decay, or gum disease, dental implants can provide a stable and natural-looking replacement that blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.
A single dental implant is a specialized dental procedure for tooth replacement that closely mimics the structure and function of a natural tooth. It consists of three essential components:
Titanium Implant Post: This biocompatible post is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial root, promoting stability and longevity.
Abutment: A small connector that links the implant post to the final crown, ensuring a secure and precise fit.
Custom Dental Crown: Made from high-quality ceramic or porcelain, the crown is designed to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, restoring both function and aesthetics.
Unlike dentures or bridges, single dental implants do not rely on adjacent teeth for support. Instead, they integrate directly with the jawbone through osseointegration, a natural biological process where bone tissue fuses with the titanium post. This stimulates bone growth, preventing the deterioration commonly associated with tooth loss.
Most people missing a single tooth are great candidates for dental implants. However, you should:
If you’re unsure, our experienced dental professionals at Shahbazyan Dental Studio can assess your oral health and determine the best treatment plan.
The single tooth dental implant procedure involves several steps, each carefully designed to ensure the best possible outcome. Here’s a detailed look at the process:
At Shahbazyan Dental Studio, we begin with a comprehensive oral examination, including X-rays and 3D scans. Our highly qualified implant specialists assess your jawbone density to determine if you’re a suitable candidate.
Our board-certified dental surgeons perform a minimally invasive procedure to place the titanium implant post into your jawbone under local anesthesia to ensure comfort.
Over the next few months, the implant will fuse with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration. This step is crucial for a strong and stable foundation.
Once the implant has fully healed, an abutment is attached to connect the implant post to the final crown.
A custom-designed, high-quality ceramic or porcelain crown is placed on top of the abutment, completing your smile with a natural-looking, fully functional tooth replacement.
The cost of a single dental implant varies depending on several factors, including:
On average, a single dental implant costs between $3,000 and $5,000. While it may seem like a significant investment, it is a one-time solution that offers lifelong benefits compared to dentures or bridges that require frequent replacements.
To ensure the longevity of your single dental implant, follow these care tips:
If you’re dealing with a missing tooth and want a permanent, natural-looking solution, single dental implants are the best investment in your oral health. Not only do they restore function and aesthetics, but they also prevent long-term dental issues associated with missing teeth.
At Shahbazyan DDS Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we offer single dental implants to patients, or any of the other possible types of implants. We also provide virtually all kinds of general dentistry, and even some forms of cosmetic dentistry. Let our years of experience help you achieve better dental health, and provide you with the kind of smile you've always wanted. Contact us today, so we can set up an initial consultation, and get you started on the road to better dental health.
Yes, dental implants can be placed after orthodontic treatment to replace missing teeth and maintain alignment.
It depends on your case, but typically, once your teeth have settled and your jawbone is stable, you can proceed with implant placement.
If your orthodontic treatment caused bone loss, a bone graft might be necessary to support the implant properly.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, making it virtually painless. Post-surgical discomfort is minimal and manageable.
Single dental implants have a 95-98% success rate when placed by experienced specialists.
Yes, multiple single implants can be placed if needed, or an implant-supported bridge may be a better solution.
With proper care, they can last a lifetime, unlike bridges or dentures which require frequent replacements.
Our office is in-network with all major insurance providers. Please bring your insurance card to each appointment so we can make sure your information is as up-to-date as possible. If you do not find your insurance provider here; we work with all major insurance providers, please call at (559) 295-8977 for clarity.
CEREC Technology allows us to provide our patients with Same Day Restorations.
No more messy impression materials or hassle with annoying temporaries! CAD/CAM Technology offers our patients the opportunity to have a beautiful restoration designed, fabricated and delivered in a single appointment! Here’s how:
Using, CEREC Technology, we are able to take a photo scan of your tooth with a special laser camera that safely captures the anatomy of the prepared tooth and renders it as a 3-dimensional image.
We then customizes your crown, inlay or onlay using your digital “impression” and 3D imaging software while you relax with a magazine or music headphones.
After the doctor approves the final design, the CEREC milling system employs CAD/CAM technology to shape your restoration from a high-strength, metal-free ceramic or composite block in a shade to match your smile. This eliminates the repeat visit after sending the impression off to a lab, as this is now able to be done right in the office while you are in the chair!
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