Dental Implants in San Diego, CA
Restore Your Smile
A dental implant is a tooth replacement option that can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. It is taken care of with regular brushing and flossing and can bring confidence back to your smile. If there is not enough bone to support a dental implant, a bone graft be placed to help new bone grow before the post is inserted. Visit our What Are Dental Implants page to learn more about the available tooth restoration options at The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego.
Types of Dental Implants
At The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego, Dr. Koshgerian and Dr. Shelton offer several implant treatment options depending on your restorative needs.
- Single Dental Implant. A single dental implant can be placed in any area of the mouth where a tooth is missing. Learn more about single tooth replacement.
- Implant-Supported Bridges. When several teeth are missing next to each other, dental implants can support a bridge to complete your smile. This prevents the need to grind down healthy teeth to attach a bridge.
- Immediate Implants. We can place a dental implant as soon as a tooth is extraction, reducing the number of appointments needed to restore the tooth. Learn more about same-day dental implants.
- Full-Arch Restoration. As few as four dental implant posts support a permanent denture in one or both dental arches. This completely restores your smile and is ideal for patients missing many or all of their teeth. Learn more about multiple teeth replacement.
The Biggest Benefits of Dental Implants
Improved Speaking and Eating.
Unlike ill-fitting dentures, dental implants stay in place and make it easier to speak and eat properly.
Improved Appearance and Self-Esteem.
With a complete smile, you can feel like you again and regain your confidence.
Convenient and Easy Care.
Keeping your dental implant clean and healthy is easy. Simply brush and floss your replacement tooth or teeth regularly.
Durability.
Its titanium post makes a dental implant very strong. They can even replace molars. With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime.
What Factors Into the Cost of a Dental Implant?
For the most accurate estimate of the cost of your dental implant treatment, we recommend a consultation with one of our oral surgeons. Factors that go into dental implant treatment that can affect cost include the number of implants you will be receiving and if you will need a bone grafting procedure or an extraction to prepare for your implant placement.
The long-term value of dental implants is undeniable: replacement teeth that allow you to eat the foods you love, appear natural when you talk and smile, and maintain the health of your jaw bone are truly priceless. When you also consider the fact that implants can last decades with proper oral care, the difference is clear between implants and less expensive tooth restorations that must be replaced periodically.
Alternative tooth replacement options, such as dentures or bridges, only sit inside of the mouth and do not fuse to the jaw bone underneath. Because of this, they do not prevent the jaw bone from weakening over time. Dental implants are designed to replicate the appearance and health benefits of a natural tooth, including providing necessary stimulation to the jaw. Your implant is secured in this way and will not be removed during eating, brushing, or throughout the day like removable oral appliances.
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3D Impressions
At The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego we use 3D intraoral scanners to create digital impressions of your teeth. This eliminates the need for traditional molds and allows your surgeon to virtually create the entire treatment plan.
Dental Implant Surgery in San Diego, CA
During your consultation appointment, you will meet with either Dr. Koshgerian or Dr. Shelton, who are both board-certified oral surgeons. They will discuss your surgical goals and design a treatment plan to achieve them. If you’re concerned about pain or experience surgical anxiety, there are many anesthesia options to choose from. Oral surgeons are specially trained to safely administer all forms of anesthesia and sedation. EXPAREL® is also an option, which is a non-opioid alternative to post-surgical pain management.
Once the anesthesia has been administered, your surgeon will make a small incision in the gum tissue and place the implant post. Over time, the jaw bone will fuse with the post. When the post and bone have bonded, a connecting abutment is attached. Your restorative dentist will attach the custom-made crown to the abutment, and your dental implant is complete. Any questions you have during recovery can be answered in our post-operative instructions or by calling us at (619) 287-5000.
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Denture Replacement With Dental Implants
Dentures are typically a quick fix for missing teeth and are less expensive upfront than implants. However, dentures must be replaced every few years and professionally fitted, otherwise they can cause sores or slip in your mouth when speaking. Dentures do not prevent bone loss, and many patients who wear full or partial dentures find them inconvenient.
Dental implants are an investment in your smile and are an ideal replacement for dentures. If you wear full dentures, you may qualify for full-arch restoration, which uses implant posts to support a fixed denture. By replacing your dentures with dental implants, you enjoy a more secure and functional tooth replacement with all the health benefits of implants. Learn more about denture replacement in San Diego, CA, by contacting our office today.
Types of Anesthesia
The right anesthesia will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your level of anxiety.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Dental Implants and other procedures.
"Hi, I'm Belinda from Spring Valley. I came to the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialist of San Diego for an extraction and an implant. When I walked through that door, it's upbeat, there's music playing in the background, people are smiling. Dr. Shelton is one of the most wonderful doctors I have ever met in my life. The quality of life has definitely improved. It turned into the most wonderful experience I ever had. I would recommend the singing surgeon, Dr. Shelton, to everybody and anybody. Dr. Shelton, he's fantastic."
"Hi, my name is Andrea. I’m from La Mesa. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for help reinforcing my dental implant. My experience here was great. I met with the doctor so that we could talk about everything that was going to happen. That definitely helped with alleviating the fear that I did have. My procedure went really well and I’m feeling really good. Everything’s healed very well. I’m already recommending The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego. Out of five stars, I’m giving them ten!"
"Hi, my name's Bridget, and I'm from San Diego. I came to this practice to have dental implants. When I first walked in, everyone was so welcoming and the atmosphere was nice. Even the color scheme on the walls, it was very calming. The doctors here are absolutely incredible. They're genuine. They're kind. They just really put your mind at ease. I woke up from my procedure definitely feeling joyful. It feels really good to have that healthy and beautiful smile again. Overall, I would describe my experience as a ten out of ten. I would highly 100% recommend this practice. They're the absolute best."
"My name is Colin, and I've had two dental implants with Dr. Koshgerian. Both of them have gone extremely well. The staff here was very professional and very good. Dr. Koshgerian is a very warm and genuine sort of person. He is concerned with what's going on with your health and making sure that the repairs that he has to do are done properly and as quickly as possible with the least amount of discomfort. Well, the office itself is modern and clean. Everything they do here is done professionally. Dr. Koshgerian is very trustworthy. Overall, I think my experience here was very good, and I would recommend Dr. Koshgerian to anyone who needed this sort of work done."
"Hello, my name is Daren. I am from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for a dental implant and a bone graft. My overall experience here was great. This practice is more, like, you feel the family-oriented vibe where when you come in, [it] makes you feel comfortable and at ease. The doctors here are welcoming. They greet you with a smile and keep a good conversation. After the procedure, I’m feeling great. I’m able to use all of my teeth. I have to say I have to give the doctors here a five out of five stars."
"Hi, I'm David and I'm from Santee. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have an extraction and a dental implant. When I walked in to the office, the staff was excellent. They were reassuring. I felt safe coming in here. The doctors here are amazing, they're professional and personal, polite. The procedure went very well. My quality of life has definitely improved. It feels great to have my oral health restored. I feel much more confident. The experience here was great. It was amazing. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, my name's David from La Mesa, and I had a dental implant placed by Dr. Shelton. Dr. Shelton's a great guy. He gets people's concerns coming into his office, and every step of the way makes you comfortable. They're ready for you. It's just really friendly and welcoming and warm and inviting. They do a really good job of making sure that I was comfortable, and I was as pain-free as possible, and they delivered. The procedure itself couldn't have gone any better. The recovery was amazing. Overall, I had a great experience here. I highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, my name’s Don. I’m from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get a dental implant. What a wonderful staff. They make you very comfortable, and I’ve been through this enough to know that they know what they’re doing. The doctors are competent, caring, personable, and very knowledgeable. Dr. Koshgerian called me after every procedure and that was great, much appreciated. My overall experience here was, in a word, delightful. I would absolutely recommend these doctors. This office is full of really wonderful people."
"My name is Greg, I’m from Potrero, California, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for an extraction and a bone graft. I had a great experience here. When I come to this office, the atmosphere in here is perfect. The staff works seamlessly with the doctor. Everyone here just makes everything better. Once I got to talk with the doctor, I felt really comfortable and have felt that way ever since. The procedures I had were more than successful. I would recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego without any hesitation whatsoever. They’re just great."
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