A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.

Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Vasanthan, Dr. Yanni or Dr. Yi are able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.

Dental implant placement is a team effort between your Periodontist and a restorative dentist. Dr. Vasanthan, Dr. Yanni or Dr. Yi perform the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.

The best implant provider is one trained in both the surgical placement and the long-term gum and bone health an implant depends on — that's exactly what a periodontist specializes in. With years of experience placing and maintaining implants for patients across Roseville and the surrounding area, our periodontal practice is built specifically around that expertise, from straightforward single-tooth cases to complex bone grafting and implant rescue.

General dentists can place simple implants, but periodontists are the specialists in the gum tissue and jawbone that every implant depends on for long-term success. As a periodontal practice, we routinely handle the more complex cases — low bone density, thin gum tissue, failing implants, and peri-implantitis — in addition to straightforward single-tooth implants.

It's common to lose bone volume after a tooth has been missing for a while. If imaging shows you don't have enough bone to support an implant, we perform bone grafting to rebuild the site so it can support a stable, long-lasting implant. Grafting and implant placement can often be planned together in the same treatment plan.

Yes. If you're nervous about surgery, we offer IV sedation so you can be comfortable and relaxed throughout your implant placement, with little to no memory of the procedure afterward.

• Single Tooth Implants — replace one missing tooth without touching the healthy teeth next to it.
• Multiple Tooth Implants — individual implants or an implant-supported bridge for several missing teeth.
• Full-Arch / Implant-Supported Dentures — a full arch of teeth anchored to as few as four implants.
• Implant Rescue & Revision — evaluation and treatment of failing or loose implants, including cases placed elsewhere.
• Peri-Implantitis Treatment — diagnosis and treatment of gum infection around an implant to help save it from failure.

In addition to Roseville, we welcome dental implant patients from Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, and Sacramento.