Dr. Afsoon Gerayli DDS.

Dental Implants Tarzana, CA

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For those with broken or missing teeth in Tarzana and Reseda, our board certified periodontist skilled in placing dental implants may be the answer. Innovations in the dental industry have resulted in dental work options like dental implants. This advancement can take the place of other types of removable devices. At Victory Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer the latest dental treatments including implants.
Our Periodontist will evaluate whether you are a good candidate for the treatment option and ensure your comfort during the procedure. With dental implants, you'll have dental work that gives you the full functions of your natural teeth including their appearance.

What is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants supplant a tooth's natural roots. With an implant in place, your dentist will have a sturdy foundation to position replacement teeth that are permanent or removable. Implants can also be used to support and maintain a detachable denture. This dental option can replace one or more separate crowns while matching your natural ones, which will surely give you a reason to smile.

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Do You Need an Implant?

Implants are generally the best option when you have a missing tooth or one that has been ravaged by decay or is damaged. If you wind up living with missing teeth, you will likely experience pain. This dental issue can also be bad for your health. You may have a higher risk of developing infections or abscesses. In addition, your self-confidence will likely take a hit when you're missing teeth. You may also be less likely to smile or speak in a natural way.

How are Dental Implants Placed?

Most dentists start the implant process by creating a treatment plan to address your exact needs. The first implant-positioning step involves inserting a titanium post into the socket of your missing tooth. With the post in place, your jawbone will heal around it, and this secures it. Healing can take from 4 to 6 months. Once Dr. Gerayli has confirmed that an implant is bonded to your jawbone, she'll be ready to attach the crown. Not only will Dr. Gerayli take an impression to mold a crown that matches the formation of your other teeth, but she will also coordinate the color.

Are Implants Painful?

Most people with implants report that they experienced little pain following the procedure. In fact, many of them confirm that extractions are more painful than getting implants. For your comfort, your dentist may use a local anesthetic while placing the titanium posts. If you are sore following the procedure, you can take over-the-counter pain medication to manage the discomfort.  

What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a way to repair missing teeth. Since your dentist will be attaching a crown to the implant, you will have a device that is durable, aesthetically pleasing and similar to natural teeth. Additional benefits include:

  • Greater comfort
  • A repaired self-esteem
  • Trouble-free eating
  • Enhanced oral health
  • Better speech

More Comfort

Dental implants are more comfortable than other kinds of dental restoration options because of their permanence. For instance, improperly made dentures can be unpleasant to wear while bridges are a good option for some types of dental treatments, but at some point, you'll need to have them replaced.

Reinstate Your Self-Esteem

If you're missing teeth, you may feel awkward when you smile. The condition can also make you feel less comfortable about your overall appearance. Since dental implants closely mimic natural teeth, once they're in place, you'll regain your self-confidence.

Access to Uncomplicated Eating

Other types of dental appliances may interfere with eating. Since dental implants provide the functionality of your natural teeth, you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about damaging them. Eating will also be a trouble-free experience.

Better Oral Health

With dental implants, your dentist will not need to file down other teeth to support the device. By keeping more of your natural teeth intact, you'll enjoy better long-term oral health. Because dental implants are individual units, it will be easier for you to clean between your teeth. This will allow you to improve your own oral hygiene.

Normal Speech

Those who select other types of dental appliances may discover that they interfere with the way that they talk. Since dental implants are permanently fused to your bone, they will let you speak normally.

What is the Success Rate of Dental Implants?

The dental implant success rates vary according to their placement within the jaw. Overall, the success rates of dental implants is as high as 98 percent. As long as you care for them properly, your implants could last for the rest of your life.

Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Before recommending dental implants, your Valley dentist will assess your overall physical health as well as your general oral health to confirm your dental implant candidacy. If you are healthy enough to withstand a common dental extraction or routine oral surgery, then your dentist will consider you a good implant contender.

In addition to your general health, your dentist will confirm that you have healthy gums as well as enough bone to maintain the implant. The best candidates have performed consistent oral hygiene throughout their lives. They also visit their dentists regularly. If you smoke or suffer from a chronic illness, then your dentist will evaluate you thoroughly before recommending that you get an implant.

Care Tips

After your dental implants are in place, be sure to take care of them in the same way as your natural teeth. Brush at least twice a day, floss and rinse with a mouthwash that features antibacterial agents. Also, be sure to visit Dr. Gerayli for regular dental checkups.