Dental Implant Placement Matters

Dental implants are one of the greatest advancements in oral health care. This revolutionary solution to restoring missing teeth looks and functions just like a natural tooth, from root to tip. Unlike dentures, dental implants support bone and gum health, will not slip or fall out, and require the same dental hygiene routine as your natural teeth.

Precise implant placement is a key factor in long-term durability and health.  The doctors at Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery use computer guidance when placing dental implants. Dr. Greenberg and Dr. Sims discover the best possible location and angle within the jaw. This process protects patients from complications and supports osseointegration, the process in which the titanium implant fuses to the surrounding bone.

Dental Implant Placement Factors

Placement is important because there must be enough remaining bone in the area to accommodate the implant. Dentists determine if patients are qualified for implants by conducting an examination prior to creating a treatment plan. It is important to take into consideration the health and integrity of areas including:

- Surrounding gum tissue

- Sinus cavities

- Blood vessels

- Nerves

- Jaw bone depth

Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery

Surgical experience along with computer-guided placement supports a higher degree of precision when implanting the titanium posts. The care taken by the team at Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery benefits the patient’s experience and helps improve the healing process. The end result is a tooth replacement that looks and feels like a natural tooth and provides improved long-term oral health.

Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery works with your dentist, who will create the restoration for the dental implant. Our dental implants are of the highest quality from well-known reliable companies that include: Dentsply, Astra Tech and Straumann. If you think you might be a candidate for dental implants, contact our office today. We welcome patients from Santa Monica and the surrounding area.