Dental Implants
Missing a tooth or two can quietly take a toll on how you eat, speak, and smile. Dental implants offer a permanent way to bring all of that back, with a result that looks and feels remarkably like your own.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Most healthy adults are good candidates for dental implants. A few key factors help us determine if you’re ready to move forward, or if a little preparation is needed first.
The best candidates for implants tend to have overall good health and strong bone density in the jaw. However, if you’ve experienced bone loss from a missing tooth, gum disease, or injury — that doesn’t rule you out. It may simply mean a bone graft might be recommended first, which Dr. Erakat can take care of right here in our office.
Habits like smoking can affect healing, and certain medical conditions may need extra evaluation. The best way to know where you stand is to come in for a consultation. Dr. Erakat will review your full health history, take a 3D scan of your jaw, and give you an honest picture of your options.
Dental Implant Options
The right type of dental implant depends on how many teeth you’re replacing, where they sit in your mouth, and what your jaw can support.
One implant with a custom crown, considered the gold standard for replacing an individual missing tooth without affecting the teeth around it.
Two implants anchor a bridge that replaces multiple teeth in a row. No need to alter the healthy teeth nearby.
A complete upper or lower arch of teeth supported by four to six strategically placed implants. Life-changing for patients who’ve lost most or all of their teeth.
In qualifying cases, an implant can be placed immediately after extraction, shortening your total treatment timeline.
Titanium is the time-tested standard. Ceramic is a metal-free alternative some patients prefer. Dr. Erakat will help you choose based on your anatomy and your goals.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Implant costs vary from patient to patient. The factors that most influence your total investment include how many implants you need, whether bone grafting is required first, and the type of restoration that goes on top.
What’s important to consider is the long-term value. Implants are designed to last decades. They don’t slip, decay, or need to be replaced the way dentures and bridges often do. When looking at your health over time, they’re frequently the most cost-effective solution, as well as the one that helps you regain your everyday comfort.
Why Choose Prestige Oral Surgery?
Dr. Erakat has placed countless implants, and brings a level of surgical expertise that goes well beyond general dentistry. As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with both a DMD and an MD, implant placement is a core part of his specialty.
Our office uses 3D imaging and digital scanning to plan every case with accuracy and precision. And because we offer bone grafting, sinus lifts, extractions, and sedation all in one location, most patients complete their entire implant journey with us. Schedule your consultation to get started toward a healthier smile.
Common Questions About Dental Implants
A few of the questions patients ask us most before moving forward.
Every insurance policy is different, and coverage for implants varies. Our team will help you understand your benefits before treatment begins, and if your insurance falls short, we offer financing options to make care more accessible. The goal is to make sure cost doesn’t stand in the way of a permanent solution.
Every case is different, so every treatment cost is unique. The total depends on the number of implants placed, whether any preparatory treatment like bone grafting is needed, and the type of restoration on top. During your consultation, you’ll receive a clear breakdown so you know exactly what to expect.
The procedure itself is performed under anesthesia, so you’ll be comfortable throughout. We offer local anesthesia, oral sedation, and IV sedation depending on your needs. Most patients describe the recovery as milder than they expected, with some tenderness for a few days that’s easily managed with the medications Dr. Erakat prescribes.