Dental Implants in East Las Vegas.

Restorative Dentistry

A missing tooth doesn't have to hold you back. An implant replaces the whole tooth, root included, so you can eat, laugh and talk without thinking about it.

Why should I choose dental implants?

An implant isn't just a way to fill a gap. It's a new tooth from the root up, set in your jawbone and made to look, feel and work much like the one you lost.

An implant is fixed in place, so there's nothing to take out at night or hold in with adhesive. It also puts the jawbone back to work, which helps it keep its shape over the years. The upfront price is higher than for other options; what you're paying for is something made to last.

The Whole Tooth, Root Included

A bridge or denture only replaces the part you see. An implant also replaces the root under the gum. First we study your X-rays and look at your bone and the way you bite, so the plan is made for you.

All-on-X Implants

Missing most or all of your upper or lower teeth, or losing the ones you have? All-on-X sets a full arch of teeth on 4 to 6 implants. It stays fixed in your mouth instead of coming out like a denture. We'll look at your X-rays and tell you whether it's an option for you.

The Benefits of Dental Implants

Why many patients choose implants over removable options.

Natural Feel & Function

Day to day, you treat it like your other teeth: brush, floss, eat.

Made to Match

The crown gets the same color and contour as its neighbors, so it fits right in.

Protects Your Jawbone

The titanium post fuses with the bone around it. Bone tends to shrink where a tooth is missing, and an implant helps slow that down.

Implant Solutions

Replacing One Tooth

The new root is a titanium post; the part you see is a crown made just for you. It fills the space of one lost tooth without reshaping the teeth next to it.

Bone Grafting

If the bone has thinned where the tooth used to be, a bone graft can rebuild it before the implant goes in. We'll check that with you at your consultation.

Planned Before Placement

We plan the position of each implant from your X-rays and exam before treatment, so placement follows a plan.

Implant-Retained Dentures

A denture that clicks onto a few implants, so it's held much more firmly than one that rests on the gums alone. You can still take it out to clean it.

The Implant Treatment Process

Placement

With the plan settled, we set a date, numb the area and place the titanium implant in the bone. This post is what the new tooth will stand on.

Healing & Osseointegration

While your gum heals, the implant slowly joins with the bone, which typically takes 3 to 6 months. We'll have you stop by now and then so we can check how it's coming along.

Placing the Crown

The last step is the crown, made in a shade and shape to match the teeth around it. You have a tooth in that space again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting one tooth replaced with an implant: how does it work?

It replaces one missing tooth. A small titanium post is placed in your jawbone, and a custom crown is attached to it. Unlike a removable option, an implant is fixed in place, so it feels stable, much like a natural tooth.

Titanium, porcelain: what is an implant made of?

Medical-grade titanium is used for the anchor that goes into the bone. On top goes a crown shaped from impressions of your mouth, often porcelain, chosen because it's tough and passes for natural enamel.

Once it's in, how long should an implant hold up?

Placed with care and kept clean, an implant can serve you for decades. The crown on top can wear with normal use and may need replacing someday. Coming in for checkups and cleanings lets us keep an eye on both.

What about infection around an implant?

It's not common, but the gum and bone around an implant can get infected if plaque builds up there. This is called peri-implantitis. Following your aftercare instructions and cleaning around the implant every day makes it less likely.

Does an implant help the bone where my tooth used to be?

It can help. When a tooth is gone, the bone in that spot isn't used anymore and slowly shrinks. Chewing on an implant sends everyday pressure into the bone, much as a natural root does, and that helps the bone keep its volume.

From start to finish, how long does an implant take?

For most people, it takes several months. The implant needs time to fuse with the bone before the final crown goes on, and a bone graft, if you need one, adds to that. You'll get a timeline for your own case at the consultation.

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