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Dental Implants West Hollywood

A Lasting Foundation for Your Smile

West Hollywood Dental Implants at Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS

Losing a tooth can have a significant impact on your daily life. Eating might become harder, and nearby teeth can shift out of place. Without a tooth root, the jawbone under the gap can also shrink over time.

In West Hollywood, Dr. Borzoo uses dental implants to restore your smile’s health and appearance, making it feel secure and look natural.

What are
Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small titanium posts placed in your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. After the bone heals around the implant, it can support a custom crown, bridge, or denture, allowing you to chew comfortably while giving your teeth a real look and feel.

The implant sits under your gums, and a connector attaches it to your new tooth. If you’re replacing just one tooth, you’ll get a custom-made porcelain crown.

West Hollywood Dental Implants at a Glance

  • Best for: One missing tooth, several teeth, or a full arch
  • Treatment type: Staged surgical and restorative care
  • Anesthesia: Local anesthesia, with IV sedation available when appropriate
  • Appointment length: One implant often takes about one hour
  • Downtime: Several days of tenderness or swelling are common
  • Healing: Osseointegration takes months
  • Longevity: Implants can last for decades with proper care, though the crowns or bridges on top might need to be replaced earlier.
  • Cost: The price depends on how many implants you need, the type of restoration, imaging, sedation, and any extra preparation.

What Dental Problems Do Implants Address?

Dental implants can restore teeth lost to decay, gum disease, injury, or failed dental work. Filling the space can make chewing feel balanced again and keep nearby teeth from shifting. Because an implant is supported by the jawbone, healthy adjacent teeth do not need to be reshaped for a traditional bridge.

Implants can also stabilize a loose denture or replace an aging bridge while restoring confidence.

How Does a Dental Implant Work?

A dental implant recreates the support of a natural root. During surgery, Dr. Borzoo positions a titanium post within the jawbone. Bone grows against its surface through osseointegration, giving the implant strength for normal biting.

After healing, the post can support a crown, bridge, or denture. It also provides stimulation to nearby bone. If the site lacks support for placement, Dr. Borzoo may recommend bone grafting before or during surgery.

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Which Implant Restoration Is Right for Me?

A single missing tooth can be restored with one implant and a custom crown. When neighboring teeth are absent, an implant-supported bridge may span the space without requiring a separate post for each tooth. A full arch can be restored with a fixed prosthesis or an implant-supported denture.

Dr. Borzoo first determines whether the available bone can hold the restoration safely. He also studies how the new teeth will meet the opposing arch and whether patients can clean beneath them comfortably.

Temporary teeth may be available when surgical stability permits.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

For qualified patients, implants are often considered a gold standard because they replace the root and the visible tooth. Benefits include:

  • Chewing function
  • Stability without adhesive
  • A natural-looking smile
  • Preservation of neighboring teeth
  • Support for the jawbone after tooth loss
  • Better comfort than a loose denture
  • A crown designed for the bite and surrounding teeth
  • Durability with regular brushing, professional cleaning, and follow-up visits

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental implants may be appropriate when teeth are missing, and your health supports healing. Healthy gums provide the strongest foundation, though controlled periodontal disease does not rule out treatment. The site must also have enough bone to surround the implant. Grafting may rebuild lost volume.

Patients need to maintain daily hygiene and attend regular dental visits. Smoking can interfere with healing, so patients should be prepared to stop. They should also understand that treatment happens in stages.

Active gum disease should be treated first. Uncontrolled diabetes, immune problems, and certain medications can make surgery less predictable. Dr. Borzoo will review your history and may consult with your physician before recommending an implant.

How Should I Prepare for Dental Implant Surgery?

Preparation begins with an examination and three-dimensional imaging. The scan shows whether enough bone is present and maps nearby nerves or sinuses. It also helps Dr. Borzoo identify dental disease that should be treated before surgery. Depending on the site, an extraction, graft, or sinus lift may be necessary.

Bring a complete list of prescriptions and supplements to your consultation. Dr. Borzoo will review your complete medical history and any factors that could affect healing. Do not stop a blood thinner or another medication unless the prescribing clinician directs you otherwise.

The team will explain local anesthesia and any appropriate sedation options. If sedation is planned, follow the instructions for fasting and arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home.

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What Happens During the Dental Implant Procedure?

  1. Confirm planning. Dr. Borzoo reviews the site and digital plan for precise placement.
  2. Numb the area. Local anesthesia is used, with IV sedation when appropriate.
  3. Prepare the site. A small soft tissue opening provides bone access.
  4. Place the implant. The post is positioned at the planned depth and angle.
  5. Protect the area. A healing cap, sutures, or temporary restoration may be used.
  6. Monitor healing. Follow-up visits confirm integration.
  7. Attach the final restoration. The crown, bridge, or denture is fitted and bite-checked.

Selected patients can receive temporary teeth immediately. Initial stability, bone quality, location, and bite determine whether same-day loading is safe.

What Does
Implant Surgery Feel Like?

You may feel a quick sting from the injection. During the procedure, you might notice some pressure, vibration, water, and the sound of drilling. Sedation can help make longer appointments more comfortable.

It’s normal to have some soreness, swelling, bruising, and light bleeding at first. If you have more pain, heavy bleeding, a fever, numbness that doesn’t go away, or if your new tooth feels loose, please call the office.

Recovery After Dental Implant Placement

The First 24 Hours

Rest, take medication as directed, and use cold packs. Avoid smoking, alcohol, forceful rinsing, and strenuous activity.

Eating and Drinking

Choose cool liquids and soft foods. Chew away from the site and avoid hard, sticky, spicy, or hot foods.

Work and Daily Routine

Most people can return to desk work within three days. If you had a bone graft, you may need a bit more time to recover.

Healing Timeline

Your gums usually heal in a few weeks, but it takes a few months for the bone to fully bond with the implant. Follow-up visits will let you know when you’re ready for your final tooth.

When to Call the Office

Call for uncontrolled bleeding, fever, drainage, worsening pain or swelling, breathing difficulty, or movement in the implant.

When Will I Notice
the Final Result?

A temporary tooth may restore appearance after surgery in selected cases. The implant becomes a permanent part of your mouth as it gradually integrates. The final restoration follows healing and is customized for fit, function, and color.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

Dental implants can last for many years and often work well for decades. Their lifespan depends on your gum and bone health, your bite, whether you smoke, and how well you care for your teeth. The implant itself usually lasts longer than the crown, which may need to be replaced sooner.

Brushing, flossing, regular cleanings, and dental checkups help keep your implant stable. Implants can’t get cavities, but the gums and bone around them can still become infected.

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What Are the Risks of Dental Implants?

Risks include infection, slow healing, implant failure, bone loss, gum recession, nerve problems, sinus issues, or damage to the new tooth. If an implant fails, it may need to be removed to allow the area to heal, though a new implant can sometimes be placed later.

Dental Implants vs. Dental Bridges and Dentures

Option Support Advantage Main consideration
Single implant Jawbone Replaces one tooth without preparing adjacent teeth Requires surgery and healing
Dental bridge Teeth or implants Restores connected teeth May require reshaping adjacent teeth
Removable denture Gums and bone Replaces many teeth without surgery May move while chewing
Implant-supported denture Multiple implants Greater stability Requires bone and staged treatment

Traditional implants often improve stability, but health, anatomy, budget, and preferences guide treatment.

Can Implants Be Combined W ith Other Procedures?

Treatment may include extraction, bone grafting, a sinus lift, gum therapy, sedation, or reconstruction to establish healthy support.

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Why Choose Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi for Dental Implants?

Dr. Borzoo completed UCLA’s Implant Preceptorship Program and advanced implant fellowship education through the California Implant Institute. His practice uses three-dimensional imaging and surgical planning for precise placement.

He designs your new teeth to fit your face, gums, nearby teeth, and bite, and provides personalized care from start to finish.

Restore Your Smile With
Dental Implants in West Hollywood

If you’re in West Hollywood or Beverly Hills, you can visit Dr. Borzoo at 9201 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 710. Schedule a consultation to discuss your health, your options, your timeline, and your new smile.

Dental Implants Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dental Implants Prevent Bone Loss?

Implants stimulate bone during biting and may limit future loss. Existing bone loss may require grafting.

Can I Get Dental Implants With Gum Disease?

Active gum disease needs treatment first. Healthy gums support healing and stability.

Can Dental Implants Be Placed in One Day?

Selected patients may receive an implant and a temporary tooth together. Same-day loading depends on bone quality, stability, location, and bite.

Are Dental Implants Removable?

The implant remains fixed in bone. Some implant-supported dentures are removable for cleaning.

Do Dental Implants Feel Like Real Teeth?

Healed implants feel stable when chewing. Sensation differs from real teeth, but many patients find them comfortable.

What Causes Implant Failure?

Causes include infection, smoking, uncontrolled illness, insufficient bone, excessive force, poor hygiene, or failed integration.

Serving West Hollywood and Beyond

Time to see a dentist? Let us introduce you to a new level of care at the practice of Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS, in West Hollywood, CA. Patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and all over the world have unlocked more beautiful smiles and lasting oral health with our help. We can’t wait to show you your most confident smile. 

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