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Dental Implants in San Rafael, CA
The next best thing to your natural teeth.
Dental implants replace missing teeth from the root up, giving you a permanent, natural-feeling result that looks and functions like the real thing. At Dental Studio of Marin, we use implants to restore single teeth, multiple teeth, and full arches with lasting stability.
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Dental Implants in San Rafael
A dental implant is a small titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root, surgically placed into the jawbone where it fuses with the bone over time. Once healed, it provides a rock-solid foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture. Unlike other tooth-replacement options, implants stimulate the jawbone and help prevent the bone loss that follows missing teeth, which is why they’re considered the gold standard for replacing teeth.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Implants offer benefits that removable options and traditional bridges can’t fully match.
- Look & Feel Natural Implants function just like real teeth for eating and speaking.
- Protect Your Jawbone They stimulate bone and help prevent the sunken look of missing teeth.
- Long-Lasting With good care, implants can last decades or even a lifetime.
- No Impact on Neighbors Unlike bridges, they don’t rely on altering adjacent teeth.
Implant-Retained Crowns
To replace a single missing tooth, we place one implant and top it with a custom crown — an implant-retained crown. Because the crown attaches directly to the implant rather than the neighboring teeth, your healthy teeth stay untouched, and the result looks and feels completely natural. It’s the most seamless way to fill a single gap for the long term.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients missing several or all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures offer a secure, comfortable alternative to traditional removable dentures.
- Anchored to a few strategically placed implants for stability
- No slipping, clicking, or messy adhesives
- Stronger biting power to enjoy the foods you love
- Available as removable or fixed depending on your needs
The Implant Process
Getting implants is a step-by-step process that unfolds over a few months. After a thorough evaluation and planning, we place the implant and allow it to fuse with your jawbone during a healing period. Once it’s fully integrated, we attach your custom crown, bridge, or denture. Though it takes time, the payoff is a restoration that’s built to last and feels like your own.
Caring for Your Implants
One of the best things about implants is how easy they are to maintain — you care for them just like natural teeth. Brush, floss, and keep up with regular checkups so we can monitor the implant and surrounding gums. With good habits, your implants can stay healthy and functional for many years to come.
Dental Implants FAQ
- What is a dental implant?
- An implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone that acts as an artificial tooth root, supporting a crown, bridge, or denture.
- Are dental implants painful?
- The procedure is done with anesthesia for your comfort, and most patients report far less discomfort than they expected, easily managed afterward.
- How long do dental implants last?
- With good care, implants can last decades or even a lifetime, making them one of the most durable tooth-replacement options.
- What is an implant-retained crown?
- It’s a single crown attached directly to one implant to replace one missing tooth, without affecting the neighboring teeth.
- What are implant-supported dentures?
- They’re dentures anchored to several implants for a secure fit, eliminating the slipping and adhesives of traditional dentures.
- How long does the implant process take?
- It typically spans a few months, allowing time for the implant to fuse with the bone before the final restoration is placed.
- Am I a candidate for dental implants?
- Many people are. Adequate bone and healthy gums help, and we can discuss options like bone grafting if needed during your consultation.
- How do I care for dental implants?
- Care for them just like natural teeth — brush, floss, and keep up with regular checkups.
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Dr. Mehdi Salek, DDS
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