Dental Implants La Jolla CA
What are dental implants?
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by orthopedic surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Surgical Advances in Dental Implants
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Zeidan is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of eight weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Dr. Zeidan performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
Dr. Zeidan is a proud affiliate of Straumann®, Nobel Biocare™ and Astra® Implants.
Custom Surgical Guide Advanced Implant Technology
Zeidan Oral & Facial Surgery uses advanced digital technology to ensure precision in dental implant placement. By combining a detailed intraoral scan with a 3D CBCT scan, we get a complete view of your teeth, bone, and surrounding structures.
This data allows us to create a custom surgical guide, helping us place your implant with exceptional accuracy and safety. The result: a more predictable, efficient, and comfortable implant experience. We use only the highest quality implants, including Astra, Straumann, and Nobel BioCare, to ensure optimal results.
“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.
