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For the best in tooth replacement, trust a full-service implant dentist
Every day, Dr. Roya Shoffet sees the devastating consequences of tooth loss. She has developed a strong reputation as a geriatric dentist, serving the unique needs of seniors in our community. While tooth loss is not a “normal” part of aging, the risks of it go up as we get older due to a multitude of factors. Dr. Shoffet addresses this challenge to your healthiest smile and best overall health with dental implants. And, in your search for “implant doctors in my area of West Hills, Los Angeles, California,” know that Royal Dental Practice is a full-service provider of this highly popular, modern approach to replacing teeth.
What do you mean by being a “full-service” dental implant provider?
This is an important distinction. Other dentists’ offices in our area and beyond may recommend implants. However, these offices can only restore the implant. That means they only perform one step in the implant process. They do not have the experience to perform other parts of this complex treatment. These dentists must then refer you to another provider’s or specialist’s office, potentially at considerable cost and hassle to you. At our office, Dr. Shoffet provides a streamlined, hassle-free process. She has the knowledge and capabilities in-house to complete implants from beginning to end. You don’t have to go anywhere else to benefit from the best in implant care and technologies.
What steps are involved with implants?
As with any treatment at our office, the first step is to understand your needs. Dr. Shoffet uses advanced diagnostic technologies to evaluate things like the condition of any remaining teeth and the health of the supportive bone in your jaw. She can even perform pre-implant treatment to build up bone in the jaw, should tooth loss have caused these supportive tissues to shrink. You need healthy, strong bone for the implant to heal successfully and properly. The implant is then introduced to the jawbone via a surgical procedure. After the bone and implant have healed or joined together, this provides a strong foundation for your new tooth. The prosthetic tooth (crown) is then attached to the implant.
In other words, we do it all here:
- Precise evaluation
- Preparatory procedures like bone grafting
- Surgical implant placement
- Restoration of the implant with a crown (and more)
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What other restorations are used?
Implants are appropriate for so many different patients! We can use one implant to restore a single tooth with a crown (see above). Or, we can use a few implants to replace several teeth with a bridge. We can even apply as few as 4 – 6 implants to hold a denture in place better than the denture adhesive or natural suction that stabilizes conventional dentures. This makes implants a versatile option for those with more modest needs to replace teeth and for those in need of a complete smile makeover or full-mouth rehabilitation.
Why does it matter how the replacement teeth are supported in my mouth?
Traditional bridges and dentures rely on the surrounding teeth, natural suction, and products like denture adhesive, respectively. These approaches mean the tooth is not “anchored” in the jawbone like a natural tooth is with a root. As a result, conventional methods of tooth replacement are associated with the loss or shrinkage of the bone in the jaw. This can cause cosmetic and functional problems. This feature also makes these bridges and dentures a temporary solution for tooth loss. For instance, traditional dentures require continual adjustments and services like relines to retain a proper fit. Due to the loss of bone in the jaw, the denture may no longer fit over time. It can slip around in the mouth, causing discomfort and sores as well as difficulties with speech and chewing food.
Since implants act like natural tooth roots, the prosthetic teeth are anchored in the jawbone. The process of bone loss is prevented or stopped. Your new teeth continue to look and fit naturally and well over time without the need for adjustments or replacement. So, implants are considered to be a long-lasting solution, too.
To find out more about implants for tooth loss and to prevent bone loss, contact your full-service dentist at Royal Dental Practice. Call (818) 334-6655 to speak with a member of our team in West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, today.
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Bringing over 30 years of creative talent, skill, experience, and knowledge Dr. Roya Shoffet-Yaghoubian is a phenomenal doctor. Her drive to achieve the best result has earned her a spotless reputation in terms of dental excellence and as a great person, kind and empathetic towards the needs of her patients.
Her dental education at USC School of Dentistry and her long life eagerness for learning thru extensive courses and numerous seminars has brought her to become this successful passionate dentist that all her patients appreciate very much and travel from near and far. Dr. Roya Shoffet-Yaghoubian is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Fernando Valley Dental Society. Her capabilities range from all aspects of general dentistry including cosmetic dentistry to more complex restorative and periodontics, and oral surgery for all ages especially highly experienced and well known for geriatric dentistry, giving her patients a variety of options under the same roof.
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Her dental education at USC School of Dentistry and her long life eagerness for learning thru extensive courses and numerous seminars has brought her to become this successful passionate dentist that all her patients appreciate very much and travel from near and far. Dr. Roya Shoffet-Yaghoubian is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Fernando Valley Dental Society. Her capabilities range from all aspects of general dentistry including cosmetic dentistry to more complex restorative and periodontics, and oral surgery for all ages especially highly experienced and well known for geriatric dentistry, giving her patients a variety of options under the same roof.
Connect with Dr. Roya Shoffet on Linkedin
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