Rahbar Dentistry PC Performs Dental Implants on Patients in San Francisco

For many patients with missing teeth due to injury or damage, dental implants maintain the integrity, appearance, and functionality of your smile. Dental implants can act as anchors to support dental work, including bridges or dentures. Consisting of a titanium screw that is implanted into the jaw, the dental implant is topped by an artificial tooth that blends in with the rest of your teeth. However, unlike natural teeth, the artificial tooth does not decay.

Dr. Gelareh Rahbar is an experienced restorative dentist located in San Francisco who recommends treatment with dental implants to patients with one or more missing teeth. Serving the entire Bay Area, Dr. Rahbar works with qualified surgeons who place the titanium posts of the dental implants into your jaw. After the post is placed, Dr. Rahbar attaches the artificial tooth to the metal post, creating a healthy, uniform smile.

The Dental Implant Procedure
The dental implant procedure takes place in several parts, more if you need additional grafting surgery to build bone in your jaw. For decayed or damaged teeth that have to be extracted, Dr. Rahbar will perform the extraction and allow the area to heal. She will also determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. Good candidates for dental implants have ample jaw tissue, healthy gums, and are in good health overall. However, if you do not have enough bone in your jaw to support the implant post, bone grafting is often recommended to help your body build the required amount of bone at an accelerated rate. If you are deemed a good candidate for dental implant treatment, Dr. Rahbar will refer you to an experienced surgeon who focuses on placing the titanium post of the dental implant.

Mimicking natural teeth in both appearance and function, artificial teeth are crafted in a laboratory during the healing process. After the appropriate number of titanium dental implant posts has been placed in your jaw and you have begun to heal, you will return to Rahbar Dentistry PC, where Dr. Rahbar will affix an artificial tooth to each implant post. Once the artificial teeth have been placed, you will have a complete, healthy smile.

Learn More about Dental Implants as an Option to Replace Your Missing Teeth
Dental implants are an ideal cosmetic dental treatment to replace a single missing tooth or several teeth to restore your even, healthy smile. To schedule an appointment to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants, contact Rahbar Dentistry PC in San Francisco.