Dental Implants

What Are Dental Implants?


A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. A dental
implant may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, injury, or a naturally missing tooth. The
implant is permanent in nature and eventually integrates with the jawbone. A crown or cap is placed on top of it to create a complete
tooth structure to replace the natural one. They are as stable as your real teeth and protect you from the loss of jawbone, which
occurs when you lose teeth.

Advantages of Dental Implants

Dental Implants are the most efficient solution for the replacement of one or more missing teeth. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. Additionally, dental implants stimulate and maintain jawbone, preventing bone loss and helping to maintain facial features.

There are many advantages to dental implants, including:


• Improved appearance: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. And because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent.

• Improved speech: With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip.

• Improved comfort: Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures.

• Easier eating: Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.

• Improved self-esteem: Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.

• Improved oral health: Dental implants don't require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth 
are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health. Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene.

• Durability: Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.

• Convenience: Removable dentures are just that; removable. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.


Dr. Uma Patel, DDS, at Dr. Uma Patel DDS, Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA, USA, is a certified specialist in dental implant treatment. She has extensive experience in the field, having acquired training under renowned experts from around the world.

Cost of Dental Implant Treatment

Dental Implant Cost:
The cost of dental implants varies depending on a number of factors - including, of course, the number of missing teeth, and the type of replacement teeth held by the implant. Also, the cost factor goes up if a particular case is more complicated and requires additional procedures to administer the implant successfully. For example, in case of severe bone loss, a bone grafting procedure may be necessary before an implant can be placed successfully.



Factors that can have a direct impact on the cost of treatment include:


• Extent of treatment
• Materials of dental prosthetics used
• Types of dental prosthetics used
• Number of teeth being treated
• Bone grafting (some cases)


Most patients now prefer to get dental implants for their numerous advantages.
The overall cost of a single tooth implant (all inclusive, placement, abutment + crown) is therefore between US$4,500 – $6,500. At Dr. Uma Patel DDS, Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA, USA, all dental implant procedures are done in our office.

Special Offers

Single Tooth Implant Surgery + Abutment + Crown :

$3799*

*Price is for patients without insurance,
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Single Tooth Implant Surgery :

$1950*

*Price is for patients without insurance,
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Implant Crown & Abutment

$1849*

*Price is for patients without insurance,
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• A portion of this cost may be covered by your dental insurance
• Please call our office for FREE Consultation & more details at 510-797-4900
• 0% interest financing plans available

What Is Treatment Like?

The dental implant procedure is a team effort between you and your dentist. Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your dentist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs.

• Replacing a Single Tooth:  If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it.

• Replacing Several Teeth:  If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them.

• Replacing All of Your Teeth:  If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them.

• Sinus Augmentation:  A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing
bone for the placement of dental implants.

• Ridge Modification:  Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. To correct the problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. The defect is then filled with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge. Ridge modification has been shown to greatly improve appearance and increase your chances of successful implants that can last for years to come.