Dental Implants in Madera, CA
Restore Your Smile With Healthy Tooth Replacement Options
Dental implants may be the right option for you if you are missing a single tooth or several teeth. Because dental implants provide the same look, feel, and function of natural, healthy teeth, many patients even forget they have dental implants. Dental implants are a long-term tooth replacement solution that allows you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Dental implants are a versatile solution to your oral health needs. They can replace a single tooth or even an entire arch of teeth. Having a missing tooth or several missing teeth can not only make you feel self-conscious about your smile, but can also lead to other oral health complications such as bone loss and dental shifting. You may find your speech is also affected and you are unable to eat the foods you love comfortably.
A huge advantage to dental implants is that they allow you to eat the foods you love, speak clearly and without difficulty, and smile naturally. In addition, dental implants can prevent bone loss and dental shifting while preserving facial aesthetics. Our expert oral surgeons are highly trained in placing dental implants from our office in Madera, CA. For more information and to schedule a consultation, contact our office.
Dental implants are a life-changing tooth replacement solution. When placed by our oral surgeons, your implants will improve your oral health and serve you for many years. Watch the video to learn more!
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Enjoy Food Again.
By fusing to the jaw bone, your implant has a solid foundation, allowing you to eat your favorite foods without any moving parts or discomfort.
Prevent Bone Loss.
Missing teeth cause the jaw bone to deteriorate due to lack of stimulation. Dental implants are designed to replicate a natural tooth, providing stimulation to the jaw and preventing bone loss.
Easy Maintenance.
Your implant will remain in place during eating and brushing. Simply brush and floss regularly to maintain good oral hygiene and your implant can last a lifetime.
Protect Oral Health.
Dental implants prevent nearby teeth from shifting out of place and by keeping the jaw healthy, they prevent facial sagging associated with bone loss.
Dental implants are incredibly versatile and can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or both arches of teeth, as well as protect your oral health. Watch the video to learn more!
Types of Dental Implants in Madera, CA
During your first visit, we will discuss the goals for your smile and oral health, then determine the right type of implants for your treatment.
- Single Tooth Replacement. Wherever a tooth is missing or needs replaced, a dental implant can be inserted into its place, provided there is enough jaw bone.
- Immediate Implants. Following a tooth extraction, your surgeon can insert an implant post into the empty tooth socket. This reduces the number of appointments necessary to restore the tooth.
- Implant-Supported Bridges. Dental implants can support a bridge, which restores the appearance of several teeth missing next to each other. This protects your healthy teeth from needing to be ground down to fit the bridge.
- Full-Arch Restoration. Several dental implants can support a fixed prosthesis in one or both dental arches. This treatment completely restores your smile with natural-looking and fully functioning results.
Immediate implants can replace broken, failing, or missing teeth can be replaced in a single surgical visit. The number of appointments is reduced, and you enjoy your new teeth immediately. Watch the video to learn more!
Dental Implant Surgery
We will take 3D scans of your mouth during your first visit to assist with treatment planning and creating surgical guides. We will also discuss your anesthesia options to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during surgery. If you need bone grafting or tooth extractions, you may have more or fewer appointments.
Your next appointment will be the day of the surgery. After administering the anesthesia, your oral surgeon will place the dental implant post into the jaw bone. Next, the surgeon closes the surgical site, and you will rest until the anesthesia wears off. If you have undergone IV sedation, a responsible adult must drive you home after your procedure and remain with you for 24 hours. Our office provides detailed instructions to follow before and after surgery. Doing so will ensure a smooth and speedy recovery.
Our practice uses the highest grade dental implants, bone grafting, and surgical techniques available to ensure remarkable results for every patient. Watch the video to learn more!
Cost and Value of Dental Implants
The cost of your dental implant procedure depends on how many and what types of implants you need, your anesthesia choice, your insurance, and if you require additional procedures. We discuss all of these items with you during the consultation and provide you with an accurate price estimate.
Removable dentures and bridges are an alternative to dental implants. However, these cheaper options come with many downsides. For example, dentures must be removed during eating and brushing, then cleaned using special rinses each day. Ill-fitting dentures can slide around and cause sores, and many patients find them inconvenient. Because there is nothing fused to the jaw bone where the teeth are missing, the jaw breaks down over time. Severe bone loss results in dental shifting, sagging facial features, and costly surgical repair down the line.
With dental implants, you avoid these issues. Your implant remains in your mouth at all times and because it looks and feels natural, you’ll likely forget you even have a dental implant.
Types of Anesthesia
Our surgeons offer many options for anesthesia and sedation to ensure your comfort during treatment.
Hear From Dental Implant Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing dental implant treatment at our office.
Reviews From Our Dental Implant Patients
"I had had a root canal and a crown, and the tooth failed that the crown was on. And so I had to do something, and I knew that I did not want to have a bridge, and so I elected to have a dental implant, and Dr. Barnhart did it for me. One of the wonderful things about Dr. Barnhart and her staff is everything is explained, and everything is very calm. The first thing that had to happen is I had to have the tooth extracted — that was step number one. Well, she did a bone graft after the tooth was pulled because I do have osteoporosis. It was very gentle and very well done. Dr. Barnhart was very nice, very kind, and fun to talk to. I would absolutely recommend Fresno Oral Surgery to all my friends in Fresno and Tulare, CA."
"My regular doctor referred me to Dr. Barnhart. Dr. Barnhart has performed two procedures on me, and I’m delighted with her work. The staff here is very friendly, very kind, very considerate. Dr. Barnhart is trustworthy, performs excellent work, and the people on her staff are kind and considerate. I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Shannon Barnhart and with her staff. If you do need oral surgery, I do recommend Dr. Barnhart."
"This office—I felt really comfortable. They were very attentive of me. All the doctors explained to me all the procedures and things that I needed to do before and after. All the doctors here really did a great job with me. They really did everything possible to make me very happy. The procedures went very well. I felt very comfortable. It was just an awesome experience. I recommend the doctors at Fresno Oral Surgery."
"I came here because I was missing a good portion of my teeth. I had to have them removed in my twenties. I just couldn't afford dental care. So, I just left them alone, and at one point, my current dentist said that if I didn't get them replaced, that I was going to lose my front teeth because they were starting to get loose. I'd gone to a couple of other oral surgery places, and the dentists there told me there was no way. They wouldn't touch my mouth. When I came here and talked to Dr. K, he said he was going to have to do a major sinus lift. He was going to do the dental implants at the same time. Now, after the surgery, I feel great. I can chew. I can bite into things, and I can chew up my food. I can't recommend him enough. I tell everybody about him. He is just a sweetheart. He has done miracles. He really has."
"Fresno Oral Surgery was a very pleasant experience. It’s very clean. The staff is very friendly. They were very welcoming. Dr. Curiel is a very professional doctor. He very much explained to me the procedure, all the steps, what was going to happen, and my procedure went great and I’m very happy with my dental implant. I had a very good experience here at Fresno Oral Surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Curiel. "
Frequently Asked Questions
How painful is getting dental implants?
We make every effort to keep you comfortable during surgery and offer many anesthesia options to choose from. Many patients remain comfortable with local anesthesia, while others opt for IV sedation to relax in a semi-conscious state and wake up when the procedure is over. Any post-surgical pain can be managed with ice packs and over-the-counter pain medications.
Can dental implants be done in a day?
Yes, these are called immediate or same-day dental implants. As soon as a tooth is extracted, your oral surgeon will place the implant post into the empty socket. This reduces the number of appointments needed to restore the tooth and allows the bone to begin healing around the implant post immediately.
Who is not a candidate for dental implants?
You may not be suitable for dental implants if you have a suppressed immune system, cancer, or severe bone loss. We will discuss your medical history during the consultation. Generally, if you are healthy enough to undergo a generic surgical procedure, you are a candidate for dental implants.
Can you finance dental implants?
Our practice is an enrolled provider of CareCredit®. This healthcare credit card can be used to cover out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance. There are over 225,000 providers nationwide who accept CareCredit. To learn more about your financing options for dental implants, visit the CreditCare website or easily apply online.
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