Healthy teeth are among nature’s marvels, providing both the critical function of chewing food and the social benefits of having a beautiful smile. But strong teeth are also easy to take for granted, which often leads children and adults to skimp on oral hygiene or even skip it altogether. As a result, tooth loss is one of the most common health conditions in America and across the globe. And for many people with missing or failing teeth in San Diego, dental implants offer the ideal solution because they mimic the look, feel and function of natural teeth better than any other tooth replacement option available.
If you have missing and failing teeth, you’re being smart to explore the possibility of replacing them with dental implants. However, it’s important to remember that dental implants are a surgical procedure and thus best performed by a well-trained oral surgeon with vast experience in placing dental implants. In the San Diego area, the oral surgeon to trust with your smile is Dr. Arshiya Sharafi at New Teeth Now.
Dr. Sharafi is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is passionate about helping patients with extensive tooth loss regain their oral health and a more youthful facial appearance through full arch or full mouth dental implants. He has a proven track record of success; in fact, during his many years of practicing oral surgery in the southern California area, he has performed well over 3,500 full arches, and he specializes in providing zygomatic implants for patients with extensive bone loss. He is one of the few board-certified oral surgeons in Southern California who place zygomatic implants.
Why choose an oral surgeon instead of a general dentist for dental implants?
To fully grasp why you should choose a highly skilled oral surgeon like Dr. Sharafi to provide dental implant services, it’s helpful to consider how dental implants differ from tooth prosthetics like dentures, bridges and crowns, which are commonly offered by general dentists.
Dental implants are medical devices that resemble screws but are typically made from titanium, a material that integrates well with the natural cells of the human jawbone. The implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to hold artificial teeth in place, thus providing the same function as the roots of healthy teeth. Contrast this option with dentures, bridges and crowns, which replace only the visible tooth above the gum line.
Although some dentists may have taken short courses to become certified to perform simple dental implant procedures, they don’t have the years of extra training and experience in dental implantation and related procedures that an oral surgeon has. Dr. Sharafi, for example, has trained extensively in dentoalveolar surgery, maxillofacial trauma surgery, facial cosmetic surgery and reconstructive dental implantology, and he’s highly experienced in performing even the most complicated dental implant procedures. This means you can feel confident that you’re in good hands when you entrust your care to Dr. Sharafi and his team at New Teeth Now.
Another important benefit of turning to an oral surgeon when you need full mouth dental implants is the comfort of receiving surgical services while you sleep. Unlike dental clinics, oral surgery centers are licensed to provide general anesthesia. This means you can have your failing teeth extracted and your implants put in place all at the same time without feeling pain or even pressure and discomfort.
Why turn to New Teeth Now for full mouth dental implants?
Dr. Sharafi is well-respected by his peers in the San Diego area, and he’s one of only a few oral surgeons in southern California to have earned the state’s Cosmetic Surgery License. This means you can rest assured that Dr. Sharafi and his team of professionals will be sensitive to your concerns about your smile and facial appearance as well as eager to help you get back to eating the foods you love.
Additionally, Dr. Sharafi’s oral surgery skills are so well-recognized that he is a sought-after instructor of full arch dental implant techniques through the BioHorizons TeethXpress program and also offers a fellowship program at his clinic, conveniently located near the Vista Sorrento Parkway in San Diego.
Although Dr. Sharafi is an accomplished and experienced oral surgeon, he understands the importance of keeping up with the latest techniques and technology through continuing education. He stays abreast of innovations in oral surgery, in part, through his professional memberships, including the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, San Diego County Dental Society, American Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Academy of Osseointegration. (Osseointegration refers to the fusion of dental implants with natural jawbone and gum tissue.) Dr. Sharafi is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
As impressive as all those credentials are, however, many patients with extensive tooth and bone loss seek out Dr. Sharafi for another reason: his mastery of oral surgery involving zygomatic implants. These are implants that are specially designed for placement in the zygoma – or cheekbone – above the upper arch. Zygomatic implantation is a revolutionary way to help patients with severe upper jawbone erosion get the benefits of long-lasting, natural-looking teeth without first having to go through expensive and time-consuming bone grafting procedures.
A comprehensive approach to teeth replacement
In addition to providing exceptional oral surgery services, New Teeth Now offers patients a convenient, one-stop approach to getting a full set of beautiful new teeth supported by high-quality, ultra-durable dental implants. When you turn to New Teeth Now, you’ll consult with knowledgeable and caring professionals who will discuss your goals, medical history and other factors to help you determine whether our full arch or full mouth dental implants are right for you. We also have all the equipment needed, including X-ray capabilities, to evaluate your oral condition and design a customized treatment plan just for you.
Then, when the time comes to get your dental implants, you’ll receive general anesthesia from highly trained medical professionals to ensure that you feel no pain during tooth extractions and the placement of your implants. When you wake, you’ll be fitted with beautiful but temporary custom teeth from our in-house lab, allowing you to go home with a full set of natural-looking teeth on the same day as your procedure. After the healing and adjustment process, you’ll be fitted again with your permanent set of custom teeth, meticulously crafted from long-lasting zirconia by our in-house lab technicians.
Take the first step toward New Teeth Now
Are you ready to see for yourself why New Teeth Now is the oral surgery clinic that thousands of patients have trusted for dental implants? The first step is to schedule a consultation at our clinic, located at 4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd. D in San Diego. Contact us today to get started.
