Dental Implants in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria, CA

If you have damaged or missing teeth, dental implants are a safe and reliable way of restoring your smile. Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat what you like and confidently share your smile with the world.

At Pathway Dental Group, we provide the highest quality dental implants in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc, CA. We can even restore and revitalize existing implants!

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts that replace the root of a tooth and provide an anchor for porcelain teeth that look, feel, and act just like natural teeth. Implants can also be a support for dentures and full mouth fixed restorations.

Dental implants provide a secure foundation for your new smile. Dental implants also slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue in the area around the missing tooth, which can help you maintain a full smile. 

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How Do Dental Implants Work?

The implant process begins with your dentist placing a small implant post to replace the root of your tooth. Over the course of a few months, your bone will integrate with the implant. During this time, the implant will be hidden beneath the gumline.

Once the implant is secured to the bone, the dentist attaches abutments to the implant. These act as anchors for your new teeth. After healing from the installation of the abutments has finished, the dentist will be ready to finish the installation of your new teeth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Missing or damaged teeth can cause numerous oral health issues and reduce your quality of life. Dental implants can:

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Your eligibility for dental implants depends on several factors, including your health, lifestyle, and treatment goals. You may be an excellent candidate for dental implants if you:

  • Have one or more missing or damaged teeth
  • Are in general good health with no conditions that inhibit bone healing 
  • Have healthy gum tissue free of periodontal disease
  • Have a fully developed jaw with adequate bone to support implants

Full Mouth Dental Implants / Full Mouth Reconstruction

Pathway Dental Group offers full-mouth dental implants restorations, often referred to as “all on 4” or “all on x” for patients in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria, CA. This dental reconstruction procedure involves using titanium implants to hold your new teeth in place. Our implants look and work like real teeth you smile and eat with!

Full Mouth Dental Implants Cost (With and Without Insurance)

There is a wide price range for full mouth dental implants. It is a very specialized treatment that we tailor to each specific patient. The cost of full mouth dental implants at our practice will depend on your insurance coverage and the extent of the work being done. As with all of our treatments, we provide financing options and will give you a treatment plan at your consultation appointment so you know all of the costs involved up front!

Looking for a removable, implant-supported option? Learn more about implant dentures and how they can help!

Learn More about Full Mouth Reconstruction

Contact Pathway Dental for Your Dental Implants

Pathway Dental Group is proud to provide the very best care when you or a family member needs dental implants in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or Lompoc. Your safety, comfort, and health are our top priorities. 

Contact us today to discuss if dental implants are right for you. We’re ready to help you achieve a confident, strong new smile! 

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