Missing a single tooth or multiple teeth or even all your teeth can be annoying or embarrassing. It can even cause other problems with your remaining teeth, your jaw joint and the muscles that you use to chew with. Dental implants can be a safe, effective, esthetic and surprisingly affordable solution to this problem.

A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed directly into the jaw bone in the place of a missing tooth. A temporary tooth is immediately inserted at the implant site. After a healing period (usually 2-4 months), the implant can then be permanently attached to a tooth that is fabricated in a laboratory. Multiple implants can also be placed to retain a bridge or secure a denture. When implants are used to secure dentures, the annoying metal or plastic part of the denture that covers your palate can often be eliminated.

After dental school, Dr. Matheson received extensive training in dental implantology at UCLA, one of the nation’s leading universities in implant research and development.

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