High-end Dental Implants Los Angeles
Doctor Arash Hakhamian provides top of the line dental implants Los Angeles, California. Last year he was awarded the top dentist in Los Angeles by LA magazine for his astounding achievements and work in the field of dentistry. It is important to get high-end dental implants from a reputable source as the surgery can be intensive if not done by a high-level professional. Dental Implants are a fantastic cosmetic and functional dental resource that can not only drastically and immediately change the appearance of an individual (cosmetic dentistry) but also providing a necessary and essential functional component for many individuals.
Dr. Arash Hakhamian is a dental surgeon that specializes in dental implants, restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in los angeles.
Types of Dental Implants
There are many different variations of Dental Implants that one can choose to get based on their anatomy and current dental situation as well as financial circumstances. While all of the dental implants that we offer are great choices for your and general dentistry needs, below we outline a few of the different types of dental implants
1) EndoSteal:
Endosteal Dental Implants are placed in the jawbone and are often times the most common type of dental implant. Most dentists choose this dental implant as the go-to when a patient opts for dental implants. Endosteal dental implants are composed of a titanium material and are typically shaped like a little screw.
2) Subperiosteal:
Subperiosteal dental implants are not as common as endosteal implants. These implants are better at holding onto the jawbone and thus used in patients that do not have a lot of room in their jawbone or very much jawbone exposed to anchor the implant. If the patient opts to forego a bone augmentation then the subperiosteal is a great choice to ensure longevity and hold strong in the jawbone of the patient. Additional, contrary to the endosteal dental implant, subperiosteal dental implants are placed under the gum and on or above the jawbone.
Endosteal dental implants vs subperiosteal dental implants.
Additional Treatment in Combination with Dental Implants
Many patients when looking for teeth implants as a restorative type of dentistry usually also need additional dental work done before they can get the dental implants placed. In addition to the actual drilling of the dental implant, patients that have little or loss bone will need to undergo a few of the following procedures to help restore the lost bone and enable them to have a higher success rate and better chance of the dental implant staying in place/lasting over the course of time. Below we outline a few of the restorative techniques and modalities used in the field of dentistry to restore the natural jawline.
Bone Grafting is a modality used in the field of dentistry to increase the amount of bone present to ensure a solid “fit” for the dental implant placement.
1) Bone Augmentation/Bone Grafting
Bone Augmentation is used to help eradicate possibly complications as explained above. By undergoing a bone augmentation, the dentist will insert growth factors and other bone additives to help restore the loss bone and aid the jawline in not only the structural integrity but also mass of natural bone to ensure that the dental implant has room to “stick” and stay in the bone. Research shows that this type of procedure drastically increases the likelihood that the dental implant will stay in place and also is directly correlated to the longevity of the dental implant.
a) Ridge Augmentation/Ridge Expansion
Although not as common, another type of bone augmentation is a ridge augmentation that could potentially be necessary prior to placement of your dental implants is a ridge augmentation or a ridge expansion. Essentially what this is is the widening of your jaw or expansion of your inner jaw to ensure that the bone has enough strength and room to support the dental implants. To do this, your dentist will add bone graft material to the upper ridges or space in the top of your mouth. This will help to make your jaw area a bit wider that will help increase the success rate of the dental implant procedure.
A visual representation of a sinus lift showing the additional bone that is formed after a bone augmentation/bone grafting. This structure helps increase the success rate of dental implant surgery and longevity of the implant.
3) Sinus Lift/Sinus Augmentation
Similar to the Ridge Augmentation, the Sinus Lift is utilized when a patient has little room in the top of their mouth due to the backer teeth being removed, damaged or for whatever reason created little room between the upper palette and the teeth. A Sinus Lift is classified as adding bone to below the sinus to help create more space in the sinus area. By doing this augmentation, the endodontist, oral surgeon or dental surgeon is able to place the dental implant easily and efficiently with much more confidence that the dental implant will have high success and longevity.
Different Variations of Dental Implants Los Angeles
1) Same Day, Teeth-in-a-Day Dental Implants
Same Day Dental Implants commonly referred to Teeth-in-a-day Dental Implants, is the implementation of same day temporary teeth dental implants that allow the patient to walk out of the office the same day. These type of implants are best suited for individuals that have good bone structure and good jawline still intact – if the patient does not have enough bone to place the implants, additional procedures such as ridge augmentation and bone augmentations may be necessary to ensure proper placement and increased success rates.
Mini Denture Implants Los Angeles is the best way to anchor loose Dentures as well as to provide orthodontic support in various circumstances.
2) Mini Dental Implants (MDIs)
Mini Dental Implants that are commonly called small dental implants or narrow diameter dental implants are toothpicked sized implants. Mini Dental Implants are great to stabilize dentures and are also less invasive in most situations. These implants can be used to support dentures/overdentures and can also interestingly enough be used to support and stabilize single unit crowns, implant bridges and as anchors for orthodontics and braces.
3) All on 4 Implants
All on 4 Dental Implants are commonly referred to as “full arch” replacements. They are a quick and easy solution to full upper or lower teeth.
All on 4 implants is an alternative to and innovative technique to dental implants. This type of procedure uses just 4 teeth to fix the upper or lower teeth commonly referred to as a “lower arch” or an “upper arch”. In All on 4 procedures, two implants are placed in the front of the jawbone while the other two are placed behind to help support the jaw and provide the same support as 10-14 teeth. Not only does this particular technique reduce invasiveness and soreness during post-op but it also eliminates the need for bone grafting or bone augmentations due to the flexible nature of All on 4 procedures.
4) All on 6 Implants
In addition to All on 4 dental implant procedures, there is also a procedure that is commonly referred to as All on 6. As you can guess, All on 6 dental implants are very similar to the All on 4 procedure but the additional two implants help to support the jawbone and natural jawline. The choice of whether to choose All on 6 or All on 4 implants ultimately depends on the jaw structure and anatomy of each individual – however this can be determined during the initial consult and X-rays. If you would like a free no risk obligation to determine which type of dental implants are right for you, contact Dr. Arash Hakhamian who was recently awarded an award for dental implants as his dental achievements speak for themselves – contact us here
Finding a Great Dental Implant Specialist Los Angeles
1) Dental Implant Specialist Los Angeles – Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS
When you’re looking for a great dental implant specialist in Los Angeles, look no further than Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS – Cosmetic and Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist located at 2002 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. He has been nationally acclaimed as a dental implant specialist specializing in dental implants including all on 4, all on 6 and all restorative dentistry including bone grafting, ridge augmentations and sinus lifts. Dr. Arash will provide some of the best dental implants los angeles has to offer. Contact us today!
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