Missing teeth can affect eating, speaking, and your confidence. Dental implants in Los Feliz, CA provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth, with treatment planned around your oral health, anatomy, and smile goals.
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants are a permanent solution that integrates with your jawbone to provide stability, comfort, and a natural appearance.
A dental implant is a small post placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth. Once the implant has healed and integrated with the surrounding bone, it can support a custom dental crown, bridge, or implant-supported denture, depending on your needs.
Unlike a traditional bridge, an implant does not depend on neighboring teeth for support. However, the appropriate tooth-replacement option depends on factors such as your remaining teeth, bone, gums, bite, and overall oral health.
Maison LA Dental can help you compare other tooth replacement options and determine which approach may be appropriate for you.
Your treatment begins with an examination and personalized treatment plan. Depending on your situation, treatment may involve:
The number of appointments and overall treatment timeline vary according to your individual needs.
Not every patient needs a bone graft before receiving an implant. When a tooth has been missing for some time, the jawbone in that area may have changed or may not provide adequate support for an implant.
An examination and appropriate imaging can help determine whether additional bone support is needed. If recommended, Maison LA Dental offers bone grafting to help prepare the treatment site.
Because bone grafting can add healing time to treatment, your dentist can explain how it would affect your individual implant plan.
Dental implant placement is a surgical procedure, so some soreness, swelling, tenderness, or sensitivity may occur afterward. Your experience can vary depending on the procedure performed and your individual response.
Maison LA Dental offers sedation options for patients who may benefit from additional comfort during dental treatment. Your dentist can discuss the appropriate option before treatment.
After surgery, you may receive instructions about eating, oral hygiene, physical activity, and caring for the treatment area. Following your dentist's instructions is important during healing.
Dental implant treatment can involve several stages, and the timeline depends on your individual treatment needs.
Your overall treatment time may also depend on:
There is no single timeline that applies to every patient. During your consultation, your dentist can explain the expected treatment sequence and when you may receive your permanent tooth.
Several factors can influence implant healing and long-term health. Your dentist may consider:
Discuss any concerns during your consultation so they can be considered in your treatment plan. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene remain important after your implant is restored.
The cost of a dental implant varies because treatment may involve several components. Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include an examination, imaging, extraction, bone grafting, implant placement, an abutment, and the final crown or restoration.
There is no single price that applies to every patient. During your consultation, ask what is included in your proposed treatment and whether additional procedures may be necessary.
Maison LA Dental also offers payment plans through Cherry for patients exploring financing options.
Maison LA Dental is located at 2650 Griffith Park Blvd in Los Angeles and provides personalized dental care with an emphasis on patient comfort, aesthetics, and long-term oral health.
Dr. Lianna Damargi is a second-generation dentist who earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Her practice profile describes an approach that combines science, creativity, aesthetics, and attention to detail.
A dental implant consultation can help you understand whether an implant is appropriate for your missing tooth, whether additional treatment is needed, how long the process may take, and what alternatives are available.
Maison LA Dental
2650 Griffith Park Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
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Your dentist will evaluate the implant and surrounding tissues to determine what may be affecting its condition and discuss appropriate next steps based on your circumstances.
Your return to regular foods depends on the stage of treatment and how the surgical site is healing. Your dentist will let you know when dietary restrictions can be lifted.
Recovery varies according to the procedure and your individual response. Your dentist can provide guidance based on your planned treatment and type of work.
An implant may be one option for replacing a missing tooth. Your dentist can compare available options based on your oral health, surrounding teeth, bone, bite, and goals.
The final restoration is designed to look and function naturally, but the result depends on factors such as tooth position, surrounding tissues, restoration design, and individual anatomy.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |