Natural Appearance
The implant and crown are designed to blend with your existing teeth, so the replacement is genuinely difficult to identify as a replacement tooth.
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Single-Tooth Implant in West Hollywood, CA
Are you self-conscious about one missing tooth? A single implant replaces it permanently, without touching the healthy teeth on either side. A single-tooth implant in West Hollywood, CA, restores your confidence and your ability to eat and speak comfortably again.
Single-Tooth Implant
Understanding Your Treatment
What Is a Single-Tooth Implant?
A single-tooth implant is a titanium post surgically placed into your jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. It fuses with your bone over several months, creating a strong foundation for a custom-made crown that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
The Benefits
The Benefits of a Single-Tooth Implant
Bone Preservation
Implants stimulate bone growth at the site, preventing the bone loss and facial changes that follow losing a tooth in that area of your jaw.
Restored Function
Eating and speaking feel normal again, because the crown is anchored into bone rather than resting on your gum tissue or gum tissue underneath.
Lasting Solution
With proper home care and regular preventive checkups, a single-tooth implant can serve you for the rest of your life with routine dental care.
What to Expect
Our Step-by-Step Implant Process
Placing a single implant unfolds across several appointments over a few months, and our team explains where you are in the process at each visit.
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Consultation
Dr. Rivas evaluates your oral health, discusses your goals, and plans the procedure using 3D imaging and digital scanning before anything is scheduled.
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Implant Placement
The titanium post is surgically placed into your jawbone under local anesthesia, with sedation available if you would prefer during the surgical appointment.
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Healing Period
Your jawbone fuses with the implant across roughly three to four months while you wear a protective healing prosthesis as the site heals fully.
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Abutment Placement
A small connector called an abutment is attached to the implant once integration with the surrounding bone is complete, and the site is ready for restoration.
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Crown Attachment
A custom-made crown, shade-matched to the rest of your smile, is securely placed on the abutment to finish the restoration and your natural bite.
Is It Right for You?
Signs a Single-Tooth Implant Is Right for You
Single-tooth implants suit a wide range of patients, and these are the factors our dentist reviews at your consultation.
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Missing Tooth — You have one missing tooth, or several that are not adjacent to each other and can each be restored individually at a separate implant site.
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Long-Term Goal — You want a permanent solution rather than a removable appliance that you take out and clean over the sink each night before you go to bed.
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Sufficient Bone — Imaging shows enough bone density to support the titanium post, or grafting can build the site up sufficiently beforehand and support the restoration.
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Healthy Gums — Your gum tissue is free of active periodontal infection, which is essential for the implant to integrate successfully and heal properly afterward.
Why Choose Us for Single-Tooth Implants in West Hollywood, CA
Experienced Implant Dentist
Dr. Rivas is a highly skilled implant dentist with extensive experience placing and restoring single-tooth implants for patients of every age across many years of practice.
Digital Planning Technology
3D imaging and digital scanning guide precise placement, which improves both the fit of your final crown and the long-term result you can expect from your finished restoration.
Complimentary Implant Consultations
We offer no-obligation consultations, so you can learn whether an implant genuinely fits your situation before making any financial commitment of your time or your money.
Restoration Completed In-House
Both the placement and the final crown are handled in one office, which keeps your care coordinated and your treatment timeline predictable from placement through completion.
Real Patients, Real Stories
Real Results, Real Smiles
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
- ★★★★★
I reached out to Dr. Rivas regarding the extraction of my number 16 wisdom tooth. My previous dentist referred me to an oral surgeon who wanted to extract the other three wisdom teeth even though I am not experiencing any issues and during that time I never had any consultative discussions with the surgeon. I connected with Dr. Rivas and she was thorough and transparent when speaking over the phone and she shared that she would be able to extract my tooth. During the procedure, she was extremely caring, asked if I was numbed properly, and checked in with me frequently during the procedure. I did not feel a thing and I was shocked on how fast she was able to successfully extract my tooth. I highly recommend Dr. Rivas and her staff and I commend them for their professionalism and caring nature. I live in the Inland Empire and will be driving to West Hollywood since Dr. Rivas will be my dentist moving forward.
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Thank you to Weho Dental studio and Dr Rivas for helping me get over my fear of going to the dentist. Felt immediately at home with her and her lovely staff. From the front desk to the hygienist, I really felt like they genuinely cared about my dental health, rather than some of the other offices I’ve been to that immediately tried to push tons of treatments. Dr Rivas and her staff took care of me, happy to call this my dental home. Thank you for making fillings and a crown a pleasant experience!
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Dr. Rivas was awesome! Staff are great and friendly. I was surprised that my filling took less than an hour and I did not feel any inch of pain. The procedure was so smooth and appreciate that Dr. Lisa walked me through to every step. Highly recommended!
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really lovely, kind staff— i felt at ease and taken care of! everything was explained to me, and the environment was serene. thank you dr rivas!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is implant treatment painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel pain during surgery. Some swelling afterward is normal and manageable with over-the-counter medication.
How long does the whole process take?
Most cases run three to four months from placement to final crown, since the implant needs time to fuse with your jawbone before the crown is attached.
Is an implant better than a dental bridge?
An implant preserves the natural structure of the neighboring teeth, prevents bone loss at the site, and generally provides a more stable long-term result.
Can I get an implant if I smoke?
Smoking lowers the success rate. Our dentist will discuss quitting during the healing period and whether an implant is still the best option for you.
How do I care for my implant?
Brush and floss around it daily, use a water flosser for hard-to-reach spaces, and keep your six-month preventive appointments.
Take the First Step
Replace Your Missing Tooth Permanently
Do not let one missing tooth hold you back any longer. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Rivas to learn how a single-tooth implant can transform your smile. Book your complimentary consultation online and let us know how long the tooth has been missing.
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- 3D imaging and digital scanning
- Placement and crown completed in one office
- Complimentary, no-obligation consultations
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