DENTAL IMPLANTS

Installing implants is a complex procedure and patients throughout the 92831 area trust us to replace their missing teeth due to the stellar reputation of Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran. We know that there are multiple dental providers to choose from so Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran and the staff at Fullerton Dental Art are constantly looking for ways to improve the overall experience of our patients. Our office is conveniently located in Fullerton and we treat patients throughout California, offering them the opportunity to restore missing teeth in a way that looks natural and beautiful.

Facts from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (aaid.com)

• More than 30 million Americans are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws
• 15 million people in the U.S. have crown and bridge replacements for missing teeth
• 3 million have implants and that number is growing by 500,000 a year
• 10% of all US dentists place implants but that is increasing
• The success rate of implants has been reported in scientific literature as 98%
• Implants performed by US dentists 5,505,720 (2006)
• Implants performed by US general dentists 3,103,930 (2006)
• The dental prosthetic market in the U.S is projected to reach $5 billion by 2018.

The Process of Installing Implants

If one or more of your teeth have fallen out, you may qualify for dental implants as a way to permanently replace the missing teeth. In order to find out, schedule an appointment with our Fullerton dentist office by calling (714) 577-0105. Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran will examine your mouth and jawbone to determine if the procedure is right for you. Before you can get started, your gums need to be healthy, and your jawbone needs to be strong. If, Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran identifies any cavities or signs of gum disease, this will need to be treated first.

Once you are cleared for the procedure, the staff at Fullerton Dental Art will take an impression of your mouth so that the new teeth can be created in a dental lab. Each tooth will be made to match the size and shape of the surrounding teeth along with having a perfect color match. This way your smile will appear completely natural once done. Patients throughout CA are delighted with the results since no one can tell the difference between which teeth are real and which ones are synthetic.

Teeth restored with implants can’t get cavities! A replacement tooth, or crown, doesn’t decay like a natural tooth, but you still must brush, floss and care for it and your surrounding natural teeth and gums in the same manner as natural teeth. Regular professional cleanings and dental check-ups also are essential.

FULLERTON DENTAL PROSTHETICS

The next step in the procedure is to have a metal post implanted under the gum line. This aspect of the procedure is what sets a implant apart from other forms of cosmetic dentistry and Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran is a true expert at performing the procedure. The metal post is secured to the jawbone in order to create a durable, synthetic root system that rivals the strength of natural roots with one exception – metal can’t become infected. Over the course of a couple of months, the metal post and jawbone will fuse together. This creates a level of durability that cannot be replicated in any other type of procedure.

Afterwards, Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran will secure the new synthetic tooth to the metal post at the surface of the gums. The new tooth is attached so securely, that patients can eat their favorite foods, maintain an active lifestyle, play sports, and more, without fear of their tooth becoming loose or falling out. Patients throughout CA enjoy the benefits that come from never having to worry about their tooth again.

Patients in the 92831 area, trust Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran and the staff at Fullerton Dental Art to provide dental implants in a way that is comfortable and functional. With any type of surgical procedure, it is important to visit an expert and by doing so you will reduce your risk of complications or the implants not functioning properly. Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran takes the time to make sure that every aspect of the procedure is completed correctly – the first time.

Caring for Dental Prosthetics and Implants
Once implants have been installed, they are extremely easy to care for. We hear from patients throughout Fullerton with questions that range from “Do implants come out” and “How do I brush my teeth”. The answer is fairly simple. Since dental prosthetics are installed by creating a synthetic root system, they are durable and secure and will not fall out or become loose. This means you can go play basketball, run in a 10k, and wrestle with your kids – without worrying about your tooth coming out.

In order to care for your implants, we advise patients throughout California to brush and floss their teeth throughout the day like they normally would. Additionally, it is important to schedule dental exams and cleanings with Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran at least twice a year. The staff at Fullerton Dental Art will help to clean your teeth and ensure that they stay healthy. This step is incredibly important because while dental prosthetics cannot become infected themselves, the teeth around them can. If, in the future, you suffer from a severe case of gum disease or a dental abscess, the infection can spread into your jawbone. This puts your implants in jeopardy because in order to stay secure, the jawbone must be in good health. If it becomes infected, your dental prosthetics and all of your teeth will be in jeopardy.

If you currently have implants and your teeth start to hurt, call 714-577-0105 to schedule an appointment immediately. This way we can identify any infection and treat it before it can spread into the jawbone. As long as you follow these simple preventative care steps, your implants and natural teeth should remain in good health.

Consultation
In order to find out if implants are right for you, call 714-577-0105. Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran and the staff at Fullerton Dental Art are friendly, welcoming, and will take the time to educate and inform you of all of your options. Patients throughout Fullerton CA trust Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran to replace their teeth in the way that helps them to accomplish their lifestyle goals. That means that Dr. Rajul Patel and Dr. Dhanya Divakaran will make a detailed recommendation about which direction you should go for replacing your missing teeth. Just remember that you can have a beautiful and natural looking smile by working with a professional implant dentist, and if you are suffering from missing teeth, we can help you by transforming your smile. Schedule an appointment and let us transform your smile into something as beautiful as you are. Follow us on Facebook and provide your valuable feedback on Yelp.