Complete implant care in 4 steps

Dental implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures are the next best thing to natural teeth, because they “mimic” the design of real tooth structure. While many dental offices market themselves as providers of implants, not every office can handle all aspects of the treatment process. In your search for “dental offices near me that do implants in West Hills, Los Angeles, California,” rest assured that Dr. Roya Shoffet has the experience, knowledge, and technologies to successfully and safely complete every step in the treatment process. 

We highlight four of those steps below:

1 – A thorough evaluation 

To treat you properly, we must first understand your needs. This starts with an understanding of the condition of your teeth, gums, and the supportive bone in your jaw. For what Dr. Shoffet can’t properly evaluate by sight, she can assess with the use of advanced diagnostic imaging. We use digital X-rays and sometimes a CT scan to better understand what you need and to aid in any treatment planning. If your jawbone has shrunk as a result of tooth loss, she may recommend additional treatments to first build up that bone. Healthy, dense, and adequate bone is necessary to ensure the implant heals and integrates properly with the surrounding tissues in the jaw. 

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2 – Surgery 

This surgical procedure is nothing to be afraid of, as Dr. Shoffet and expert periodontists perform it routinely from our office. Depending on how you feel about treatment, we may introduce the implant(s) to your jawbone either under local anesthesia or sedation. We can discuss options to keep you comfortable and relaxed before the day of your appointment. The process is most commonly associated with slight and temporary pressure and not discomfort, so it is very well-tolerated with our gentle hand and precision anesthetic techniques. 

3 – Healing 

Dental implants and other medical implants are made to integrate or grow with the surrounding, natural tissues. That way, they become a part of your body. The tissue-compatible or biocompatible materials that implants are made from heal and grow with the supportive bone around them over the course of a few months (the exact time it takes for this process depends on factors like your overall health). We provide instructions on how to care for the implant sites during this period and as your mouth heals. 

4 – Restoration

After the implant and bone have fully joined together, we complete treatment by replacing the visible part of the tooth. If you only need to have one tooth replaced, that means we add and secure a dental crown on top of the implant. Now, the crown is held firmly in place with the implant, like a root holds a natural tooth in place. If you are missing more than one tooth, we place additional implants and can restore those root substitutes with dental bridges or an implant-supported denture. Of course, no implant treatment is complete without guidance on the long-term care of your new teeth and services like routine exams and professional cleanings. Good oral care at home and at our office protects against the risk of damage from conditions like peri-implantitis, which can develop around the implant and break down the surrounding tissue. 

The above steps add up to a comfortable, convenient, fast, and precise treatment journey. We do more here, and we do it well. There is no need to travel anywhere else for the highest quality implants when Royal Dental Practice handles everything in-house under our well-appointed state-of-the-art office in West Hills, Los Angeles, CA. To get going on this journey to a healthier, more beautiful smile, contact us at (818) 334-6655 today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Shoffet. 

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