Dental Implants

Consider dental implants if you’re one of the millions of Americans who’ve lost permanent teeth. At Pioneer Dental Group in Norwalk, California, Dr. Behzad Binafard, DDS and the team has more than 25 years of experience placing and restoring dental implants. They use only the finest materials, like porcelain and ceramic, ensuring positive and lasting treatment outcomes. Call the Los Angeles area practice today to schedule a cosmetic dentistry appointment, or book your visit online.

Can dental implants replace more than one tooth?

Yes. The Pioneer Dental Group team offers single and multi-tooth dental implants. Whether you’ve lost a single tooth to extraction or need to replace an entire dental arch, implants provide a sturdy and long-lasting treatment option.

How are dental implants different from dentures?

Dental implants and dentures both replace missing teeth, but they do it in different ways.

Dentures are removable appliances that rest on your gums. 

Dental implants fill empty tooth sockets. They integrate with your jaw after placement, providing a foundation for crowns, bridges, or implant-retained dentures.

Because implants fuse with your bone, they usually last longer than dentures. Plus, they don’t shift out of position or affect your speech.

What are the advantages of dental implants?

Dental implants offer various advantages, including:

• Confidence
• Convenience
• Durability
• Clearer speech
• Easier biting and chewing

Dental implants prevent bone loss and keep your healthy teeth from shifting out of position.

What happens if I’m a candidate for dental implants?

If the Pioneer Dental Group team determines that you’re a candidate for dental implants, they numb your mouth and place titanium posts into your empty tooth sockets. The posts integrate with your bone after placement, but that process takes several weeks or months.

After the implants fuse with your jaw, you return to Pioneer Dental Group. Your provider takes digital impressions and transfers them to the on-site dental lab. Lab technicians use your scans to design a set of custom implant restorations specifically for you.

When your implant restorations are finished, you visit Pioneer Dental Group for the last time. Your provider attaches your crowns, bridges, or implant-retained dentures to your implants and polishes your teeth. 

Do I need to clean my dental implants?

Cleaning your dental implants keeps them in optimal condition and reduces the risk of future issues. Fortunately, dental implant maintenance is very easy. The Pioneer Dental Group team recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, and using an antibacterial mouthwash to prevent bacteria buildup. 

When combined with regular preventive cleanings and checkups, dental implants last a lifetime.*

Call Pioneer Dental Group today to schedule a dental implant consultation, or book your appointment online.

*Results may vary.