Professional Dental Implant Treatments for Damaged and Missing Teeth

The Best Dental Implants in Woodland Hills

Our dental implants restore missing teeth with replacements that look like natural teeth

Dental implants are small, biocompatible posts—usually made of titanium—that are placed into the jawbone to act as artificial roots for replacement teeth. After healing, they can support individual crowns, bridges, or dentures. When properly planned and maintained, implants are a long-term solution that can feel and function very much like natural teeth.

Benefits of dental implants

Help maintain jawbone volume by transmitting chewing forces into the bone (supporting osseointegration)
Do not require adjacent healthy teeth to be drilled, unlike some bridges
Provide stable support for crowns, bridges, or dentures
Help improve chewing efficiency and speech compared with many removable options
Can contribute to preserving facial contours by reducing bone loss after extractions

Basic implant process

Consultation: We review your medical history, examine your mouth, and obtain appropriate imaging to evaluate bone quantity and quality.
Planning: We determine whether implants are suitable or if preliminary steps such as bone grafting are needed.
Surgical placement: The implant is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, often with optional sedation.
Healing phase: Over several months, bone fuses to the implant surface in a process called osseointegration, creating a stable anchor.
Abutment and restoration: Once healed, a connector (abutment) and final crown, bridge, or denture are attached.

As with any surgery, there are potential risks such as infection, nerve irritation, or sinus involvement in upper-jaw cases, but these are relatively uncommon when proper planning and technique are used.

Long-term success also depends on good home hygiene, regular professional maintenance, and avoiding tobacco. During your consultation at House Of Smiles, we will explain expected timelines, cost ranges, alternatives (such as bridges or dentures), and whether implants are appropriate for your specific situation.