A Reliable Solution for Missing Teeth: Dental Implants at Great Smile Dental
At Great Smile Dental in Chula Vista CA and San Diego CA, we understand that healthy teeth are crucial for overall well-being. We offer dental implants as a reliable and permanent solution for tooth loss due to trauma, decay, or disease. With over 25 years of experience in the Chula Vista and San Diego, CA communities, Dr. Genevieve Abi-Nahed and Dr. Yamil Reeves provide exceptional care tailored to each patient's needs.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. Once fully integrated with the bone, these implants provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures. Unlike removable prosthetics, implants fuse with the jawbone, offering long-term stability and effectiveness. Patients can go about their daily lives with confidence, speaking and eating freely without the worries associated with traditional dentures, such as slipping or discomfort.
Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
Dental implants are regarded as the gold standard in tooth replacements due to their strength, stability, and natural function. At Great Smile Dental, we recommend implants to patients who are willing to:
- Have a permanent solution for missing teeth.
- Improve chewing efficiency and clarity of speech.
- Preserve jawbone density and prevent bone loss.
- Consider an alternative to removable dentures.
- Look natural and feel comfortable during daily activities.
Types of Dental Implant Solutions We Offer
We offer a wide variety of implant options matched to various patient needs:
1. Single Tooth Implants
Should a single tooth be missing, a single implant and a crown will restore full function without compromising the surrounding teeth.
2. Multiple Tooth Implants
In cases where several teeth are missing, the implants can support a bridge or multiple crowns for an effective and lasting solution.
3. All-on-4 Dental Implants
This application is based on placing just four implants strategically to support an entire arch of replacement teeth. Once placed, All-on-4 implants offer immediate stability, with a full set of teeth being delivered to patients, in some cases, on the same day.
4. TeethXpress
For patients seeking fast results, TeethXpress offers a same-day implant-supported solution. This system incorporates advanced techniques to become functionally and aesthetically pleasing immediately after insertion.
5. Implant-Supported Dentures
Unlike conventional dentures, implant-supported dentures are secured in place, offering improved stability, bite force, and comfort.
Our Approach to Dental Implant Care
At Great Smile Dental, we personalize implant dentistry to meet each patient's unique oral health needs and treatment goals. We begin with a comprehensive assessment, including diagnostic imaging and a thorough examination. Our doctors will discuss available treatment options while ensuring open communication and prioritizing patient comfort.
The Dental Implant Procedure
The dental implant procedure generally involves multiple stages:
- Consultation and Planning: We will evaluate your oral health and medical history, then create a personalized treatment plan.
- Surgical Placement: The implant is inserted into the jawbone using precise surgical techniques, with nitrous oxide sedation for comfort.
- Healing and Integration: Over the next few months, the implant will fuse with the jawbone for stability.
- Abutment and Restoration: After healing, an abutment is attached, followed by a custom crown, bridge, or denture designed to match your natural teeth.
Advanced Treatments for Comprehensive Results
Great Smile Dental's services do not end with implants. Our doctors are trained in adjunctive therapies that ensure implant success and a more predictable, faster improvement:
- Laser Dentistry: For precise gum treatment with shorter healing times.
- Bone Grafting: Bone grafts help prepare the site for successful implant placement in patients having insufficient jawbone density.
- ClearCorrect Braces or Invisalign: Orthodontic options for aligning teeth through corrections or distraction before or after implant placement, if necessary.
- Full Mouth Reconstruction: Complements implant treatments with crowns, bridges, and veneers for total oral rehabilitation.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Genevieve Abi-Nahed, DMD
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Abi-Nahed specializes in Periodontics and Orthodontics and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She has advanced training from the University of Toronto and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in New York and speaks four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. She is dedicated to providing preventive dental services, ensuring excellent teeth and gum care.
Dr. Yamil Reeves, DMD
Dr. Reeves began his career in dental hygiene, gaining extensive knowledge in general, restorative, and preventive care. He takes a holistic approach to patient evaluation, focusing on prevention and emphasizing the link between oral and overall health.
Financing Solutions
For more than just oral healthcare access, Great Smiles Dental never wants quality dental care to become unattainable. Our practice is currently not going to accept insurance directly. Alternatives are:
- Payment plan customization through Cherry Financing.
- With Care Credit, a monthly payment plan can meet dental costs.
- Other accepted payments include Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard, check, or cash.
