Dental Implants in Oakland, CA
A dental implant is the closest thing modern dentistry has to a real tooth. At East Bay Family Dentistry we place the implant and make the crown in the same office, so one team stays responsible for your result from the first X-ray to the final bite check.
A Permanent Replacement, Not a Temporary Fix
An implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of the missing tooth root. Over a few months the bone grows tightly around it, and a custom crown is then fixed on top. Because the post sits in the bone, it also keeps the jaw stimulated and slows the bone loss that follows a missing tooth.
Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require your neighbouring healthy teeth to be filed down. Unlike a denture, it does not move when you eat or speak. With good brushing, flossing and regular check-ups, implants routinely last for decades.
- Single tooth, multiple teeth or full-arch replacement
- 3D imaging and digital planning before surgery
- Implant-supported dentures that stay firmly in place
- Bone grafting and sinus lift available when needed
- Written price quoted before treatment begins
Why Patients Choose Implants Over Other Options
Eat Normally Again
Implants are anchored in bone, so biting force is close to that of a natural tooth. Most patients go back to eating whatever they like within a few weeks of the final crown.
Protects Your Other Teeth
A gap lets the surrounding teeth drift and tilt. Filling it with an implant keeps your bite stable and avoids a bigger, more expensive problem later.
Looks Like Your Own Tooth
The crown is shade-matched to the teeth beside it and shaped to your gum line, so in most cases nobody can tell which tooth is the implant.
Your Implant Journey, Step by Step
Consultation & X-ray
We examine the site, take imaging, review your medical history and confirm there is enough healthy bone. You leave with a written plan and price.
Implant Placement
The titanium post is placed under local anaesthetic. Most patients describe it as easier than they expected and return to normal activity the next day.
Healing Period
Over roughly three to six months the bone fuses to the implant. A temporary tooth can be worn during this time so you are never left with a visible gap.
Final Crown Fitted
We take a digital impression, match the shade, and fit the permanent crown. A short review appointment checks the bite and the gum health.
Is an Implant Right for You?
Most healthy adults are suitable candidates. What matters most is the amount and quality of the bone at the site and the health of your gums. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and untreated gum disease all reduce success rates, so we address those first rather than rushing the surgery.
If you are told elsewhere that you have too little bone, it is often still possible to proceed after a graft. Come in for a second opinion before you accept that implants are not an option for you.
- Healthy gums and reasonable bone volume
- Non-smoker, or willing to stop during healing
- Well-controlled general health conditions
- Committed to brushing, flossing and check-ups
- Jaw growth complete, so usually age 18 and over
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Find Out If Implants Are Right for You
Book a consultation at our Oakland office and get a clear, written answer about your options and what they will cost. We are open seven days a week.