Replace Your Missing Teeth
Many people will end up losing an adult tooth during their lives. Missing a tooth can cause you to feel as though your smile is incomplete and can negatively impact your self-esteem. The dental professionals at YJ OMS Dental Implants & Oral Surgery want to help you achieve a healthy smile that you can be proud of.
Dental implants are artificial teeth made up of a titanium implant post, a connecting abutment, and a custom-made dental crown. Together, these replicate the appearance and function of a natural tooth to complete your smile without having to worry about removable parts or conventional dentures.
Why Should I Get a Dental Implant?
Not only does missing a tooth poorly affect your self-esteem, but it also has negative health benefits. A tooth’s root stimulates the jaw bone during chewing, which keeps it healthy. When a tooth is missing, the jaw bone atrophies in that area. This can lead to facial sagging and cause adjacent teeth to shift into the empty gap.
Before surgery can proceed, there must be enough jaw bone to support the dental implant. Bone grafts are a remarkable solution to stimulate bone growth in a specific area, making implant placement possible. We may place a bone graft prior to placing the implant so that your jaw is as sturdy as possible and the implant will have a healthy foundation. Having a healthy jaw promotes healthy gums, which reduces or eliminates the risk of periodontal disease.
Patients missing all or many of their teeth may be candidates for full-mouth restoration. This life-changing procedure uses dental implants to support a fixed denture and restores the complete look and functionality to your smile.
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
When placed by a skilled maxillofacial surgeon, dental implants function and feel like natural teeth, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. They also help preserve jaw bone health, prevent facial sagging, and offer exceptional durability for long-term success.
Dental implants are permanent and do not come out or need to be removed, unlike dentures. Simply brush and floss your dental implant like real teeth to keep it clean and healthy.
The post fuses with your jaw bone, making the implant a permanent part of your smile. Unlike removable dentures, dental implants stay in your mouth when you eat and brush your teeth, eliminating stress and inconvenience.
A dental implant is the only tooth replacement option that maintains the integrity of the jaw. Having a post to stimulate the jaw bone prevents it from deteriorating, unlike dentures, which do not stimulate the jaw bone or help keep it strong.
With dental implant surgery, you can live without feeling the need to hide your smile or avoid eating your favorite foods. Prosthetic teeth look so natural, most people can’t even distinguish them from natural teeth.
What are the Types of Dental Implants?
There are several types of implants to consider when replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Your dental procedure will be tailored to meet your exact oral health needs.
Single Implants One dental implant is used to replace a single tooth. This can be repeated as many times as you need throughout your mouth.
Implant-Supported Bridge This replaces several teeth that are missing beside each other in the dental arch. Traditional bridges require the neighboring teeth to be sanded down in order to fit the prosthesis, while dental implants can support the bridge instead and protect adjacent teeth.
Immediate Implants If you’re having a tooth removed, we can place the implant post into the empty socket immediately following extraction. This reduces the number of surgical procedures necessary for restoration.
Full-Mouth Restoration Dental implants can support permanent dentures in one or both arches of teeth, resulting in a brand new, fully functioning smile. The results are life-changing and allow you to live with a completely new smile while the dental implants act as tooth roots to keep the jaw healthy.
Our team of surgeons are experts in implant dentistry and will help determine the right course of action for restoring your smile.
The Dental Implant Procedure
On the day of your surgery, your surgeon will administer the selected form of anesthesia to help you relax and reduce discomfort. Dr. Jun will make a small incision in the gum tissue, secure the titanium post, and place sutures where necessary. Over the next few months, the post will fuse with your jaw bone. Once healed, the abutment is attached, and you will visit with Dr. Jun once again to receive the crown.
The duration of the procedure may vary if you require additional procedures, such as extractions or bone grafts. We will discuss your treatment plan during the consultation and answer any questions you have about your oral surgery journey. It is our goal to improve your oral health in the most pleasant way possible, and our staff is always here to answer questions or guide you through the recovery process.
What is the Cost of Dental Implants?
The cost of your prosthetic teeth will depend on how many you need, your insurance, if you need additional procedures extractions or bone grafts, and your choice of anesthesia. We will outline the cost for your treatment at the consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Many patients turn to implant treatment to restore missing teeth because they look and feel natural. They have a high success rate and can last a lifetime when cared for properly with good oral hygiene.
Removable dentures are often uncomfortable and must be replaced every 5 years. Dentures can cause sores, and many people find it an inconvenience to remove them during eating and brushing. Similarly, removable bridges must be cared for meticulously and replaced every few years.
While these options may seem cheaper upfront, they can lead to complex and costly procedures in the future to restore bone structure and functionality. By choosing dental implants for replacement teeth, your dental provider can restore your smile with ease and be confident that it will remain healthy for years to come.
What is the Difference Between Zygomatic and Pterygoid Dental Implants?
Zygomatic and pterygoid implants are types of artificial teeth used to secure dentures or bridges in patients with significant bone loss in the upper jaw. However, they differ in their placement and the technique used.
What are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are longer implants that anchor into the cheekbone, bypassing the need for extensive bone grafting. They offer a high success rate and can often support immediate loading of a prosthesis.
Zygomatic implants offer several benefits, especially for patients with significant bone loss in the upper jaw:
- Shorter treatment time: By avoiding bone grafts, the overall treatment time is reduced, and patients can receive their final prosthesis sooner.
- Avoid implant failures: Zygomatic implants have demonstrated a high rate of successful implants, comparable to or even exceeding those of traditional implants.
- Increased stability: They provide excellent stability and support for dental prostheses, even in cases of severe bone loss.
- Improved aesthetics: Zygomatic implants help restore facial structure and improve the appearance of the smile.
- Enhanced quality of life: By restoring the ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence, zygomatic implants significantly improve patients' quality of life.
- Immediate loading: In some cases, zygomatic implants allow for immediate loading of a prosthesis, meaning patients can leave the dental office with a new set of teeth on the same day of surgery.
What are Pterygoid Implants?
Pterygoid implants are anchored into the pterygoid bone, located behind the upper jaw. They are shorter than zygomatic implants and are often used in combination with traditional implants or when zygomatic implants are not suitable.
Pterygoid implants, while less common than traditional or even zygomatic implants, offer unique advantages for certain patients:
- Less invasive: The surgical procedure for pterygoid implants is generally less invasive than zygomatic implants, requiring a smaller incision.
- Alternative to bone grafts: In some cases, pterygoid implants can be used to avoid the need for bone grafting in the upper jaw, reducing treatment time and complexity.
- Suitable for limited space: They can be a good option when there is limited space available in the upper jaw, such as when the sinus cavities are very large or the bone is extremely thin.
- Can be combined with other implants: Pterygoid implants can be used in conjunction with traditional implants to provide additional support and stability for a prosthesis.
- High success rates: Studies have shown that pterygoid implants have high success rates, comparable to those of traditional implants.
- Shorter implants: The use of shorter implants can reduce the risk of complications and simplify the surgical procedure.
The choice between zygomatic and pterygoid implants depends on several factors, including:
- Extent of bone loss: Zygomatic implants are typically preferred for severe bone loss.
- Anatomy of the jaw: The shape and density of the bones play a role in determining the suitable implant type.
- Surgeon's experience: Zygomatic implant placement requires specialized training and expertise.
- Patient preferences: Some patients may prefer a less invasive procedure, even if it means longer treatment times.
Endosteal implants and subperiosteal implants are additional replacement teeth options for dental implant therapy. Ultimately, the decision on which type of implant is best suited for your needs will be made after a thorough evaluation by Dr. Jun, who is a highly experienced surgeon.
Restore Your Smile in Placentia, CA
YJ OMS Dental Implants & Oral Surgery is the premier dental provider for restoring missing teeth in Placentia, California. Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jun and his highly skilled staff.
Hear From Dental Implant Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing dental implant treatment at our office.
Reviews From Our Dental Implant Patients
"Hi, I'm Bob from Anaheim, and I came to see Dr. Jun for a dental implant. The staff here is very friendly, and they'll make sure that you get the care that you need. Dr. Jun's a good person to come to and he'll do a great job. My overall experience with this practice, they're really awesome people. They care about your care. To all my friends in Lakewood, Fullerton, and Garden Grove, I highly recommend YJOMS. "
"Hi, I'm Alan from Anaheim Hills. I've come to YJOMS for surgical implants. The first time I walked into this practice, I found it to be very professional. Staff was, here is very friendly, very helpful. Dr. Jun is very caring. He was always very helpful and friendly. I'm very pleased with the overall experience. To all my friends and family in Downey, Tustin, and Buena Park, I highly recommend YJOMS. "
"Hi, I'm Joe from Fullerton, and I came to YJOMS for dental implants. When I first walked into this practice, the staff was so great. They made me feel right at home. Dr. Jun was very effective with everything he did. The procedures went well. I feel better now. I've got a full, full set of teeth. I can enjoy my food much better than before. This office is one of the top as far as being efficient and making me feel comfortable. I would recommend YJOMS to anybody. I liked everything about them. They were a great team. "
"Hi, my name is Matt. I'm from Norco, California, and I came to YJOMS for dental implants. When I first walked into this practice, I felt very comfortable. The staff here is very friendly. They call to remind about appointments. Dr. Jun is very good and does great work. The procedures I've had done have all gone very well and the whole process was much better than I had anticipated. I feel great. The quality of life has improved. With added confidence of, you know, when your teeth are taken care of, I would absolutely recommend Dr. Jun to others."
"Hi, I'm Eddie from Brea and I came to see Dr. Jun for dental implants. When I first walked into the practice, I felt like I was working with people that I could trust and that had my best interests at heart. Staff here is amazing. They treat you like family. Dr. Jun is very precise. He's very serious about what he does. My procedures went well. I would definitely recommend Dr. Jun because he cares when he's working on you. You know you're in good hands."
Frequently Asked Questions
How painful is it to get dental implants?
Oral surgeons are qualified to administer all forms of anesthesia, which we offer to our patients undergoing any type of procedure. The type most suitable for you depends on the complexity of your procedure. Most patients experience little to no discomfort with the use of local anesthesia or laughing gas, while others with dental phobias elect to undergo IV sedation. We will help you select what’s right for you during the consultation.
Can dental implants be done in one day?
Yes, these are called immediate implants. If you’re having a tooth extracted and would like it replaced immediately, we can place the artificial tooth roots into the empty socket, providing you have enough jaw bone and healthy gum tissue to support it. This ensures bone healing and reduces the number of dental visits needed to restore the tooth.
How long does it take to recover from dental implant surgery?
With proper care, most patients return to their normal routines within a few days following implant treatment. We provide detailed instructions outlining diet recommendations throughout the healing process and how to keep swelling at bay to ensure a smooth, speedy recovery. Meanwhile, it will take several months for the implant post to fully heal as it fuses with the jaw bone.
Who is not suitable for dental implants?
If you are healthy enough to undergo general surgery, you are likely healthy enough for dental implant therapy. You may not be a candidate if you have certain medical conditions or health conditions that suppress the immune system, blood clotting disorders, or others that would interfere with the implant’s success.
Southern California’s Most Trusted Oral Surgery Specialists
Dr. Young Jun and the YJ OMS Dental Implants & Oral Surgery team have helped countless patients improve facial aesthetics, restore dental health, and recover confidence. Whether you need dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, or full-mouth reconstruction, our state-of-the-art office deploys the latest technology and techniques to ensure flawless results and fast recovery. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our Placentia or Huntington Beach office and get started on your journey to a brand-new smile.