Skilled Implant Dentistry in Torrance
If you're self-conscious about the missing teeth in your smile, our experienced team at the practice of Steven K. Okamoto, DDS, Inc. has the dental implant solution you're looking for. Located in Torrance, our dentist is skilled in placing and restoring dental implants, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience for you. We offer a variety of dental implant treatments, including single-tooth implant crowns, full-mouth denture implants, and innovative All-on-4® restorations tailored to meet your individual needs.
We proudly offer a high-end laboratory to create beautiful, custom restorations designed specifically for you. We aim to provide you with a high level of care by listening to your goals and developing a treatment plan to help give you the smile you desire. If you are considering dental implants in Torrance, call our office today for a consultation!
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What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial teeth placed into your jawbone designed to seamlessly repair your smile. Implant-supported restorations mimic the function of your original teeth, allowing you to eat, drink, and speak as you normally would. Dental implants are made of three parts:
- The post is surgically inserted into your jawbone to act as your new tooth root.
- The abutment is the piece that connects the post to the restoration.
- The restoration is your new crown, bridge, or denture.
Our Pretreatment Options
If our dentist determines during your consultation that your mouth is not currently healthy enough to support a dental implant, we may recommend you undergo pretreatments to improve your jawbone and gum health. Our dentist proudly performs all pretreatments in-house to provide you with a seamless treatment plan. The pretreatments we offer include extractions when saving your tooth isn't possible, gum disease treatments to restore your gum health, and sinus lifts or bone grafts to increase space and enhance your jawbone density to ensure your jaw is strong enough to support your implant.
Our Torrance Dental Implants
We aim to offer you a dental implant solution that enhances your smile and improves oral function. Our office provides you with multiple dental implant options to ensure we have the correct solution for your unique dental needs. We take the time to understand your goals for your smile and develop a customized treatment plan designed specifically for you. The dental implants we provide include:
- Single-Tooth Crowns: We offer crowns for single dental implant procedures. A single post is inserted into the jaw, and a crown is placed on top to serve as your new tooth.
- Bridges: Our office offers dental bridge restorations if you are missing two or more teeth. Two dental implants will be placed on the outer gaps of your teeth to support the bridge.
- Dentures: Our team will use dentures if you have full arches of missing teeth. They are secured by attaching them to six to eight dental implants.
All-on-4 Implants
Our office is committed to providing state-of-the-art dental care by offering All-on-4 dental implants. This revolutionary technique is designed for individuals missing a complete upper or lower set of teeth. During the process, we will use only four implants to support the entire upper or lower arches of teeth. By using only four implants, you will experience faster healing times and be able to get back to your daily life even faster. During your dental implant consultation, our dentist will examine your oral health to determine if you qualify for this procedure.
Dental Implant FAQs
Our team understands you may have questions and concerns regarding the dental implant process. Our knowledgeable team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process to help give you peace of mind. Common questions regarding dental implants are:
Dental implants offer a long-lasting solution for tooth loss. With proper care, implant posts can last a lifetime, while the restoration attached to them typically lasts between 10 to 15 years with regular maintenance.
Yes, your new dental implant is designed to mimic the function of a normal tooth. You can eat and drink as normal with your dental implant.
One of the biggest benefits of dental implants is that you can clean them just as you would your natural teeth. Simply brush twice a day, floss once a day, and maintain your regular dental checkups to help maintain the health of your new smile.
Quality Dental Implants in Torrance
If you're missing teeth, our experienced team at the practice of Steven K. Okamoto, DDS, Inc. provides implant dentistry in Torrance to restore your smile. We're committed to ensuring a hassle-free experience by offering all pretreatments in the office and handling both the placement and restoration of your dental implant. Our goal is to leave you with a confident, long-lasting smile. If you're considering dental implants, give our office a call today!
CALL US: (213) 668-7834 REQUEST APPOINTMENT