Dental Implants in Pomona, Newport Beach and Brea

A dental implant system generally includes an implant body placed in the jaw, an abutment that connects to it, and a crown, bridge, or denture supported by the implant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration explains that implants may restore chewing and appearance and may help preserve surrounding bone and gum health, while also emphasizing that complications can occur and that benefits, risks, and candidacy should be discussed with the dental provider.

Implant services at Advanced Dentistry & Orthodontics include:

• Single implants to replace one missing tooth without preparing the neighboring teeth.
• Multiple implants to support a bridge or several crowns when more than one tooth is missing.
• Implant-supported dentures that use implants to stabilize a removable denture.
• Full-arch implants (often called All-on-4 or All-on-X) that support a fixed prosthesis for a complete arch; see the full-arch implant page.

Candidacy is individual. An evaluation usually considers the location and number of missing teeth, gum health, available bone, bite forces, oral hygiene, medications, smoking, diabetes control, prior radiation to the head and neck, and the patient's ability to complete follow-up care. Age alone does not determine candidacy, but general health and healing capacity matter.

Some patients need treatment for active gum disease or a bone-building procedure before implant placement. The American Academy of Periodontology describes the procedures that may precede or accompany implant placement. Others may be better served by a bridge, a removable prosthesis, or a different implant plan. A consultation is an assessment, not a guarantee that implants are appropriate.

The FDA lists possible complications including infection, delayed healing, injury to nearby teeth or tissues, sinus or nerve problems, difficulty cleaning around the implant, loosening of components, and implant failure. The crown or prosthesis can chip, loosen, wear, or need replacement. Smoking, uncontrolled medical conditions, active gum disease, some medications, and hygiene limitations may affect healing or long-term risk. Published group outcomes do not predict an individual result, and no implant can be guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Alternatives include preserving and restoring the natural tooth when possible, a conventional bridge, a removable partial or complete denture, or no treatment. Each differs in surgery, cleaning, repairability, stability, cost, and future maintenance.

Cost depends on the number and type of implants, imaging, extractions, grafting, anesthesia or sedation, temporary teeth, laboratory work, the final restoration, and follow-up. Insurance coverage and financing terms vary by plan and applicant. Request a written treatment plan that lists what is included and what is excluded, and verify benefits directly with the insurer before relying on an estimate. The full-arch estimate guide shows the line items to ask about.