Periodontal Services - San Diego, CA

Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed directly into one’s tooth root after a tooth has gone missing or has been extracted. They serve as a strong and lasting foundation beneath the gum line upon which a full set of permanent or removable prosthetic teeth, bridge or single tooth will be placed.

Unlike dentures, All on 4 dental implants are secured directly into the gums where one’s tooth root used to be. Each arch holds four dental implants, which serve as anchors for your new set of prosthetic teeth. Traditional dental implant procedures used to require up to a year or more of healing time.

When considering the cost of dental implants, it is crucial to consider more than the upfront dollar amount. Implants are a long-term investment in an individual’s health and comfort, two things which impact everyone on a continual basis.

Periodontal, or gum, disease is a common inflammatory condition around an individual’s teeth that can weaken the supporting soft tissue and bone around each tooth. In its most advanced stages, periodontitis can also result in major damage to the jawbone itself.