Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth-replacement option for patients missing teeth. Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, dental implants can restore speech, chewing ability, and self-confidence. Dr. Darryl Azouz and the Serenity Dental team are proud to offer complete implant care from our Rocklin dental office.

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Dental Implants

2. What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium post
placed in the upper or lower jaw.
The bone tissue grows around the
implant, which creates an ideal
foundation for an implant crown, bridge,
or denture.
Dental implants function like tooth roots,
holding the tooth’s crown in place by
anchoring to the jaw bone.

3. Why replace missing teeth?
Missing teeth can be caused by periodontal disease,
years of deterioration, or by an accident or injury.
It’s important to replace missing teeth as soon as
possible to retain chewing function, as well as preserve
facial shape and structure.
Leaving gaps in a smile can also cause other teeth to
drift or tilt, which can lead to headaches and TMJ
disorder and increase your susceptibility to tooth decay
and gum disease.
Ultimately, replacing a missing tooth will reduce the
chances of more teeth falling out in the long run.

4. Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants are the latest technology for replacing missing teeth, and they represent several benefits over
traditional methods, including:
Strength – Because the implant is integrated with your bone tissue, you can rely on them for strength and durability.
Independence – Implants do not rely on healthy teeth for support like bridges and partials.
Longevity – In many cases, implants will last a patient for a lifetime.
Maintenance – Dental implants are not susceptible to decay like traditional bridges, although they should be brushed and flossed
regularly for long-term success.
Appearance – Using all-white materials, Dr. Azouz can create implant-supported teeth that look extremely natural.
Preservation – When a tooth root falls out, the bone tissue normally deteriorates, but with dental implants, the root is replaced, so the
jaw bone stays intact.
Dr. Darryl Azouz and the Serenity Dental staff in Rocklin, CA can provide quality dental implants that can restore
optimum oral health and provide confidence and hope to those who have suffered tooth loss.

5. Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Dr. Azouz will need to examine your oral health and medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate. Call
to schedule an evaluation and learn if dental implants are right for you, whether you’re replacing a single missing
tooth or would like a more snug-fitting denture.
In general, a dental implant candidate has:
Enough bone to anchor implants in the jaw
A commitment to take care of the dental implant(s) and surrounding gums
Overall good health
Healthy gums
Begin the dental implant procedure by making an appointment with Serenity Dental. We’ll begin by taking X-rays
to determine bone density and jaw shape. Dr. Azouz places the implants at our Rocklin dental office, so you won’t
need a referral to a specialist for any phase of your implant care. After the implant and the bone tissue have fused
(which can take from 3 to 6 months), Dr. Azouz also places the final tooth restoration, i.e. your crown, bridge, or
implant-retained denture.