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Losing a tooth changes more than your smile — it changes how you chew, how your jawbone holds its shape, and eventually how your other teeth start to shift into the gap. A titanium implant post replaces the root itself, not just the visible crown, which is why it stops that shifting before it starts.
Our network's implant specialists use 3D cone-beam imaging to map bone density before ever touching a drill, so the placement plan accounts for exactly how much bone you have to work with. If bone grafting is needed first, that gets flagged at the planning stage so there are no surprises once you're in the chair.
The waiting period after placement exists for a reason — rushing the crown onto an implant that hasn't fully integrated risks the restoration failing. A temporary tooth usually covers the gap during that healing window so you're not left with a visible space.
Every implant case goes through a specialist who does this procedure routinely, not as a side offering.
Digital scans build a precise surgical guide so the implant lands exactly where it was planned, not by estimation.
You get a written stage-by-stage estimate — surgery, healing period, and crown — before agreeing to anything.
Offices in the network can perform grafting procedures in the same practice, avoiding a second referral chain.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
One missing tooth gets one implant post and one crown, designed to blend in rather than stand out.
Two or more implants anchor a fixed bridge, ideal when several adjacent teeth are missing.
Patients missing most or all teeth in an arch can often avoid a full graft with the All-on-4 approach.
Traditional dentures that slip get snapped onto two to four implants for a stable, non-slip fit.
Prepares thin or shallow bone so it can properly support an implant post long-term.
Some patients leave with a temporary tooth in place the day of implant placement, swapped for the permanent crown later.
A coordinator answers and asks a few quick questions about your specific case and how soon you need care.
Based on your case and location in Boronda, CA, we find a provider with room on the schedule soon.
The specialist examines your case, often with same-visit X-rays, and gives you a cost estimate before starting anything.
You leave with the issue addressed and a plan for any next steps already scheduled.
"They walked me through the cost and the procedure before I agreed to anything. Appreciated that."
"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Straight to a specialist who knew exactly what to do."
"Price they quoted on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges."
Healing and osseointegration typically take several months; the surgery itself is usually the shortest part of the timeline.
Placement is done under local anesthesia, and most patients describe recovery discomfort as similar to a tooth extraction.
Low bone density doesn't automatically rule out implants — grafting is a common first step for many patients.
Cost varies by case complexity and whether grafting is needed; we provide a written stage-by-stage estimate before you commit.
A bridge relies on adjacent teeth for support; an implant stands independently and doesn't require altering nearby teeth.
The titanium post itself rarely fails; the crown on top may need replacement after a decade or more of wear.
We keep an updated roster of specialists across Boronda and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby provider is already in our network.
Every provider carries an active CA dental license, verified before referral.
A short phone call is all it takes to get this on the calendar this week.
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