Dental Implants in Los Angeles and Downey, CA
Restore Your Smile With Lasting Support
Missing teeth can affect how you eat, speak and feel about your smile. Dental implants provide stable support for replacement teeth and can help restore both function and appearance.
Mission Dental Group provides implant placement and restoration in Los Angeles and Downey, CA. Our dentists use advanced imaging and digital technology to plan care around your oral health, bone structure and treatment goals.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small post placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. As the area heals, the implant integrates with the surrounding bone. A custom crown, bridge or denture can then be attached to restore the visible portion of the tooth.
Implants may be used to replace:
- One missing tooth
- Several missing teeth
- A full arch of teeth
- Loose or unstable dentures
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are designed to provide long-term support while closely resembling natural teeth. Depending on your needs, treatment may help:
- Restore chewing function
- Improve the appearance of your smile
- Support clear speech
- Stabilize a denture
- Preserve jawbone in the area of a missing tooth
- Avoid altering healthy neighboring teeth for a traditional bridge
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Many adults with missing or severely damaged teeth may qualify for dental implants. Good candidates generally have healthy gums, adequate bone to support an implant and the ability to maintain consistent oral hygiene.
During your consultation, our dentists will review your dental and medical history, examine your teeth and gums, and use detailed imaging to evaluate the treatment area. If additional preparation is needed, we will explain your options before treatment begins.
Experienced Implant Care From One Dental Team
Dr. Won Jung Jeong has practiced dentistry since 1993 and completed an implantology program at UCLA in 2003. He has placed approximately 1,000 dental implants and restored approximately 1,000 implant cases. He also performs sinus lift procedures when additional support is needed in the upper jaw.
Dr. Debora Jeong restores dental implants and provides the restorative care needed to complete the visible portion of the smile. By coordinating surgical and restorative care within the same practice, our father-daughter dental team can plan each stage around the final result.
Our Dental Implant Process
Consultation and Digital Planning
Your treatment begins with an examination and detailed imaging. We evaluate the condition of your teeth, gums and jawbone before developing a personalized treatment plan.
Implant Placement
Dr. Won Jung Jeong places the implant in the planned position within the jawbone. The area is then given time to heal and integrate with the surrounding bone.
Healing and Follow-Up Care
Healing time varies based on the treatment area, your overall health and whether another procedure is required. We monitor your progress and let you know when the implant is ready for restoration.
Final Implant Restoration
Once healing is complete, a custom crown, bridge or denture is attached to the implant. The restoration is designed to complement your bite and surrounding teeth.
Advanced Technology for Implant Planning
Our dentists use cone beam computed tomography, digital impressions and intraoral scanning to gather detailed information about your teeth, bite and jawbone. AI-assisted visualization may also support treatment planning and help patients better understand their recommended care.
These technologies allow our team to plan implant placement and the final restoration with greater precision.
Dental Implants and Sinus Lifts
Some patients who need implants in the upper back jaw do not have enough bone below the sinus to support an implant. In these cases, Dr. Won Jung Jeong may recommend a sinus lift to create additional support for implant placement.
Your imaging will help determine whether a sinus lift is appropriate and whether it should be completed before or at the time of implant placement.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Dental implants may also be used to stabilize a denture. Implant-supported dentures can provide greater stability while eating and speaking than conventional removable dentures.
The number and placement of implants depend on your oral health, jawbone and restoration needs. Our dentists will explain whether an implant-supported option is appropriate during your consultation.
Dental Implant Care in Two Convenient Locations
Mission Dental Group provides dental implant consultations, placement and restorations at our Los Angeles and Downey offices.
Los Angeles Office
936 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-380-1996
Downey Office
9434 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
562-803-9999
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
Request a Dental Implant Consultation
Find out whether dental implants can help restore your smile and chewing function. Contact Mission Dental Group to request a consultation at our Los Angeles or Downey office.