Dental Implants Walnut Creek, East Bay

Why Visit Dr. Alijanian for Your Dental Implant?

There are many dental implant providers in Walnut Creek and it can be difficult to choose the best one. We set ourselves apart with state-of-the-art office, modern technology, professional staff and our expert board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Alijanian. Dr. Alijanian has been offering dental implants in Walnut Creek for over twenty years and is regarded as a dental implant expert in the oral surgeon community. He actively lectures and trains his colleagues in his state-of-the-art training center. Whether you are considering a single tooth implant, All on 4 hybrid implant prosthesis or implant supported overdentures, our office would be happy to assist you. Dr. Alijanian is one of the few surgeons in the Bay Area that places zygomatic implants. This complex treatment simplifies care for patients who are suffering from severe bone loss in their upper jaw. Contact our Walnut Creek oral surgery office today to learn more about why Dr. Alijanian is the specialist of choices for many patients in the East Bay!

What Are Dental Implants?

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.  A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”

For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.

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Surgical Advances

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Alijanian is able to place single stage implants at his state-of-the-art office in Walnut Creek. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.

Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist.  Dr. Alijanian performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary.  The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.

Schedule your Dental Implant consultation today to find out why Dr. Alijanian is the specialist of choice for many patients in Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay!

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