Los Angeles Dental Implants & Cosmetic Center – Periodontist Los Angeles
Losing your teeth can be devastating. In addition to changing the way you look, losing teeth can make it harder to eat or speak. But, thanks to modern technology, dental implants can be used to effectively replace one or more missing teeth. Besides being not aesthetically pleasing, missing teeth can also be bad for your oral health. WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST?
The term “periodontics” comes from the root words peri (“around”) and odont (“tooth”). The field of periodontics is concerned with the structures around the teeth that support them and keep them healthy. If you want to keep your natural teeth as long as possible (hopefully, for your whole life), a skilled periodontist can be an important part of your team. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.  Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants. This specialty literally addresses the foundation the healthy smile that we all hope to preserve.Any gaps in your teeth may cause bacteria build-up that increases risk of dental disease. The jaw structure under missing teeth can begin to shrink, impacting your facial structure. Tooth gaps can also negatively impact your bite. The teeth around the empty space often shift around to compensate, misaligned your natural bite.

During the first visit, the periodontist usually reviews the patient’s complete medical and dental histories. It is extremely important for the periodontist to know if any medications are being taken or if the patient is being treated for any condition that can affect periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy.

The periodontist examines the gums, checks to see if there is any gum line recession, assesses how the teeth fit together when biting, and checks the teeth to see if any are loose. The periodontist will also take a small measuring instrument called a probe and place it between the teeth and gums to determine the depth of those spaces, known as periodontal pockets; this helps the periodontist assess the health of the gums. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone below the gum line.

When teeth no longer fit together correctly, it can create discomfort and other dental problems. Missing teeth can also severely hamper your self-esteem, leaving you feeling self-conscious about your smile. Modern dental technology has made it so that today’s dental implants have zero effect at all on the health of your adjacent natural teeth. Other tooth-replacement treatments can’t make this claim. For example, bridgework uses natural teeth on both sides of gap caused by a missing tooth to provide support for dental bridges. This leads to stress on those adjacent teeth, potentially weakening them over time by making them loose, or more susceptible to decay. Dental implants require the same care your natural teeth do. Twice daily brushing, regular flossing, and routine dental exams is all your implants will require. You’ll never have to use creams, adhesives, or soak teeth overnight to clean them, like with traditional dentures. Good oral hygiene will ensure your dental implants last a lifetime. Dental implants can give you the improved self-confidence that comes with being comfortable with a natural, beautiful, healthy smile, and teeth that function exactly like natural teeth. Our dental implants can be used to stabilize dentures, and create a better-functioning bite. One of the most enjoyable life benefits is that dental implants allow you to eat any food you want, without worrying about damaging dentures. Dental implants are a restorative treatment that replace your missing teeth with new teeth that feel, look and perform like healthy, natural teeth. Dental implants are surgically inserted below the gums, fusing to the jawbone, and serve as a base for replacement teeth, or for inserting crowns or bridges. Your dental implant is fused to your natural bone, creating permanence and stability. By integrating your actual bone, dental implants not only feel natural, but visually, look exactly like real teeth. For over 30 years, Dr. Elisha has helped patients from near and far. His passion and vast knowledge for dentistry has given him the opportunity to educated not only his patients but his peers as well. Dr. Elisha takes great pride in perfecting the art of dentistry, as he is board certified. The award-winning Los Angeles dental implant surgeon, Dr. Jacob Elisha, is renowned for providing safe and comfortable dental implant surgery – helping patients restore their missing teeth and achieve a beautiful, natural-looking smile.

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide foundation for replacement teeth, which look, feel and function like natural teeth. The patient who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants are small titanium posts which are placed where teeth are missing. Your bone grows around the titanium, creating a strong foundation for replacement teeth. In addition, dental implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing. We specialize in restoring smiles with affordable Dental Implants, designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Regain the ability to eat virtually anything and smile with confidence, knowing that your teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Implant supported teeth are the closest thing possible to natural teeth. They look, feel and function just like your natural teeth. Regain your confident smile and retain your active, youthful lifestyle with dental implants. A dental implant procedure is an intricate process that requires skill, expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the connection between the gum, teeth and underlying bone. Periodontists are dental experts who specialize in placing dental implants as well as periodontal disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, to help patients achieve optimal oral health and function. If you’re looking for permanent dental implants in Los Angeles, choosing a periodontist to perform your dental implant procedure is the best course of action to ensure you receive expert care and treatment. The dental implant procedure is a multi step process, where your periodontist will create a treatment plan based on your specific needs. In addition to their many aesthetic advantages, dental implants offer a number of benefits for your oral health. Artificial teeth allow for the replacement of one or more teeth without affecting the bordering teeth. Additionally, implants can support a fixed bridge and eliminate the need for removable partial dentures. Because dental implants are easier to brush and keep clean than dentures or bridges, they may reduce your risk of developing gum disease in the future. Finally, implants can help preserve the integrity of your mouth and face by supporting gum and jawbone structure. Contrary to the common misconception, most patients are candidates for dental implants. The ideal candidate is a patient who experiences good overall health and oral health. The ideal patient should have healthy gums with no signs of periodontal disease, adequate bone density to support the implants and good overall health. However patients who experience chronic illnesses, systemic complications, periodontal disease or bone loss may still be candidates for dental implants.

Dental implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. While dental implants require higher up-front costs than traditional restorations, they are long-lasting and durable, which reduces the potential for incurring future dental costs. Each set of dental implants is unique due to the needs of each patient. During your initial consultation, you and your doctor can discuss your options for treatment and how to best meet your oral health needs. While some factors—such as the type of materials used to create your prosthetic—may be your choice, others may be necessary to ensure the highest quality results.  We highly encourage our patients to receive implant-supported restorations whenever possible. However, we also understand that this procedure is a significant financial undertaking since many insurance plans do not cover dental implants. Because of this, we have made several financing options available to our patients.

Once you learn about dental implants, you finally realize there is a way to improve your life. When you lose several teeth – whether it’s a new situation or something you have lived with for years – chances are you have never become fully accustomed to losing such a vital part of yourself. During the first stage of the procedure, our Los Angeles dental implant surgeon, Dr. Jacob Elisha, will place thin titanium posts along the jawline where the teeth are missing. These metal posts are the actual dental implants. Acting as root substitutes, they will bond to the bone to become a permanent part of the mouth—thus creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. For those patients who have allergies or autoimmune diseases can also have the option of zirconia dental implants. Placing the implants may take several sessions depending on how many are needed. During surgery you will be made comfortable through anesthesia which you and Dr. Jacob Elisha will have discussed during your pre-surgery consultation. Choosing the best anesthesia and possibly intravenous sedation if needed will make the surgery short and pleasant. During the healing period you will not be without teeth. Partial or full dentures will be made before removal of any existing teeth. These dentures will be worn over the implants while they heal so you can eat and socialize as usual. At our Los Angeles clinic, dental implants are not placed until Dr. Jacob Elisha is confident that they are fully healed. Wearing the dentures may be inconvenient but prematurely continuing to the second phase of restoration could lead to complications. After a period of approximately three to six months, the metal anchors will have successfully bonded to the bone and the second stage of dental implant surgery will begin. At this point, your restorative dentist will fit, create and place the artificial teeth, and your beautiful and functional new smile will be a reality. Choosing your implant surgeon is the most important decision you will make on your journey to restoring a full set of functioning teeth. While the teeth that will eventually crown your implants are the visible end of the process, it is the quality of the implants and the skill of the implant surgeon that will determine the success of the surgery.

Address:

1200 Rosecrans Ave # 210, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Phone Number:

(310) 231-5100

Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed