Dental Implants in Marina del Rey
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth that looks, bites and lasts like your own. The dental implants Marina del Rey patients get here are planned, placed and restored in one office, by one team.
- Placed and restored in-house
- Free implant consultation
- Financing options available
What a dental implant actually replaces
A dental implant replaces both halves of a missing tooth: the root and the crown. A titanium post is placed in the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over several months, and a custom crown is then attached on top of it.
That distinction matters. A bridge replaces only the visible part of the tooth and leans on the two healthy teeth either side, which have to be reshaped to carry it. An implant stands on its own and leaves your other teeth untouched.
It also protects the bone. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it starts to shrink because nothing is stimulating it any longer. An implant post takes over that job. If you want the clinical detail on how the fusion works, our guide to dental implants goes deeper into the biology; this page covers what treatment looks like here in Marina del Rey.
Why Marina del Rey patients choose an implant
Six reasons come up in almost every consultation we run.
- 01
Looks and feels natural
The crown is shaded and shaped to match the teeth beside it. Most people cannot pick out which tooth is the implant.
- 02
Preserves the jawbone
The post stimulates bone the way a natural root does, which slows the bone loss that follows a missing tooth.
- 03
Protects neighboring teeth
Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require filing down two healthy teeth to anchor it.
- 04
Built to last
With routine care and regular general dentistry visits, implants commonly last decades.
- 05
Restores full function
You bite and chew normally, with none of the movement or diet limits that come with a partial denture.
- 06
One team, start to finish
Surgery and the final zirconia crown are both done here. No referral, no handover.
The dental implants Marina del Rey process, in three steps
Most single-tooth cases run across three appointments and a healing period in between. The timeline is longer than a crown because the bone needs time to do its part.
- Step one
Consultation and planning
We assess your jawbone and gum health with imaging to confirm you are a candidate, and rule out active gum disease first. You leave with a written plan and a cost, not an estimate delivered on the day of surgery.
- Step two
Implant placement
The titanium post is placed in the jawbone under local anesthetic. Most patients describe it as easier than they expected. The site is then left to heal and fuse, typically over three to six months.
- Step three
Crown placement
Once the post has integrated, an abutment and a custom crown are fitted and adjusted to your bite. That appointment is when the tooth becomes a tooth again.
Are you a candidate?
Most adults with a missing or failing tooth are. Before we plan dental implants Marina del Rey patients ask about, we check three things: bone volume at the site, gum health, and whether any condition or medication would slow healing.
If the bone has already thinned, a graft can rebuild the site before the implant goes in, which adds months but not complexity. If we find gum disease, that gets treated first through periodontal care, because an implant placed into inflamed tissue is an implant that fails. Heavy smoking and uncontrolled diabetes both reduce success rates, and we will say so directly rather than let you find out later.
Already been told you are not a candidate elsewhere? It is worth a second look. Grafting and modern planning have moved the line on what is treatable. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry keeps a plain-language overview of what makes a case straightforward or complex.
Dental implants Marina del Rey: visiting our office
Implant treatment means several visits over several months, so the practical details are worth knowing before you start.
- Address13400 West Washington Blvd, Suite 202B, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- ParkingOn-site parking in the building, which matters on a surgery day
- Areas servedMarina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Westchester
- Surgery daysWed and Thu mornings, from 8:30, so you can recover the same afternoon
- Who places itDr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), implant residency training at UCLA
Book a morning slot if you can. Local anesthetic wears off over a few hours, and most patients prefer to be home before the afternoon traffic builds on Washington.
Dental implants Marina del Rey costs, insurance and financing
An implant is one of the larger single investments in dentistry, and the cost varies by what the case actually needs: a straightforward single implant, a graft first, or a full arch are three different numbers.
We quote the whole treatment before you commit, not stage by stage. Many dental plans cover part of the crown even when they exclude the surgical placement, so we check your eligibility for free and show you the split. See the plans we accept for the current list.
Your initial implant consultation is free whether or not you have insurance. Financing options are available for patients who would rather spread the cost across months than pay in one block.
Real results from this practice
These are dental implants Marina del Rey patients received at this office, not stock photography. The case shown here is an implant abutment restored with a zirconia crown, matched to the neighboring teeth.
More cases, including full-mouth reconstructions and cosmetic work, are on our before and after results page.
Dental implants Marina del Rey questions we are asked most
How long does the whole process take?
Usually three to six months from placement to final crown, because the post has to fuse with the bone before it can carry a tooth. If a graft is needed first, add a few months to that. The appointments themselves are short; the waiting is the long part.
Does it hurt?
Placement is done under local anesthetic and most patients report less discomfort than an extraction. Expect some soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards, managed with over-the-counter pain relief in most cases.
How long do implants last?
The post itself commonly lasts decades and often a lifetime. The crown on top is the part that may need replacing after fifteen years or so, the same as any crown. Gum health is the single biggest factor in how long an implant survives.
Can I have an implant if I have been missing the tooth for years?
Often yes. The question is how much bone is left at the site. If it has thinned, a bone graft can rebuild it before placement. We will tell you after the imaging, not before.
Do you place and restore, or refer out?
Both stages happen here. Every set of dental implants Marina del Rey patients receive from us is placed and restored under one roof: the same team that places the post fits the final crown, which means one set of records, one point of contact, and nobody blaming the other half of the treatment if something needs adjusting.
What about replacing several teeth?
Multiple implants can support a bridge, and a full arch can be carried on a smaller number of well-placed posts rather than one per tooth. That is a consultation conversation, because the plan depends entirely on the bone.
Ready to replace a missing tooth?
Your consultation for dental implants Marina del Rey is free, and it ends with a written plan and a price rather than a sales pitch. Call us or book online and we will check your insurance eligibility at no charge.