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Missing Teeth? Make Implants Your Go-To Restorative Treatment

Many people are making implants their go-to restorative treatment when it comes to replacing lost teeth. Dental implants can restore the look, function, and feel of natural teeth to give you pearly whites you can show off proudly. If missing teeth are causing you grief, come to Mid-Valley Dental Care in Northridge, California, for implant treatment. 

Reasons to Choose Implants as Replacement Teeth

Implants are, by far, the most natural-looking replacement teeth you can get, as they closely mimic the structure and function of natural teeth. The implant itself (a titanium rod) is inserted into your jaw surgically to take the place of your lost tooth root. There, it fuses with your jawbone to become the foundation of your new tooth. Once the implant has healed, your Northridge dentist will attach a metal abutment on top to support your new prosthetics.

A natural appearance is just one reason to choose implants. Additional benefits include:

  • Stability and security as implants keep your prosthetics from slipping, sliding, or coming loose when you talk, laugh, or chew
  • Improved oral health as implants fill the gaps left by lost teeth to keep your natural teeth in alignment. Implants also facilitate oral hygiene to avoid problems with decay or gum disease
  • Jawbone support as implants stimulate bone growth to keep your jaw and face from sagging
  • Longevity as implants can last a lifespan
  • Versatility as implants can replace one, several, or all of your teeth. Using full-mouth dental implants, Drs. Terence, Casey, and Kayla Lau can replace all your teeth with implant-supported dentures

Bone Grafting and Sinus Lift

If you have bone loss, you may need bone grafting or a sinus lift (bone graft just for upper teeth) to fortify your gums before proceeding with implant treatment. Your Northridge dentists may also recommend mini dental implants for people with bone loss, as these implants are placed over the gum instead of beneath it, making bone grafting unnecessary. 

To learn more about our implant treatments, contact Mid-Valley Dental Care, Northridge, CA, at (818) 886-3500.

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Dental implants are titanium roots, that are replaced with in the jawbone to resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prosthesis including crowns, dentures, and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking, no one will know you had surgery. There’s approximately a 95% success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry, some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.

Terence Lau, DDS, FICOI, FAACP

With more than three decades of education and experience, Dr Terence Lau is a leader in his field. With a Bachelor’s degree in Cell-Molecular Biology from CSUN, he earned his DDS from USC School of Dentistry and received specialized Periodontal Prosthodontics training under experts and pioneers in the field at the University of Washington. He focuses especially on minimally invasive Bio-Aesthetic Implant Surgery, advanced laser dentistry, and more. Dr. Lau is a member of the AGD, ICOI, AO, ACOI, ASO, AAID, AADSM, DOCS, AAFO, and AACFP, and is a nationally recognized lecturer and founder of Bio-Aesthetic Implant and Laser Solutions.

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Casey Lau, DDS

Dr. Casey Lau has over 10 years of experience in comprehensive dental care, with an emphasis on minimally invasive bioesthetic dentistry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and his DDS from UCLA. Dr. Lau specializes in occlusion, orthodontics, cosmetic enhancements, and laser dentistry, with expertise in implantology, clear aligner therapy, oral sedation, and much more. He is a member of the AGD, ICOI, AO, ADA, CDA, DOCS, IAO, and AACA. Along with his wife, Dr. Lau co-founded Elims Oral Care, offering eco-conscious oral care products.

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Kayla Lau, DDS, RDH

Dr. Kayla Lau started out as a dental hygienist before she earned her DDS from the renowned USC School of Dentistry. Specializing in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, she is highly skilled in using neuromodulators like Botox and dermal fillers to improve orofacial pain relief and facial aesthetics. Dr. Lau is passionate about Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry, having trained with pioneers in the field. She is an active member of the AGD, ADA, CDA, SFVDS, ABD, and IAAFA, committed to enhancing smiles and overall oral health.

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