Dental Implants · Riverside, CA
Dental implants on Brockton
Dr. Nathan Cole and Dr. Jessica Alvarez place single implants and bone grafts at Riverside. Dr. Cole also fits implant-supported dentures for patients who want a secure denture without a full fixed arch.
- Cost
- From $3,900
- Time
- About an hour to place one implant. Typically four to seven months from placement to the final crown.
- Insurance
- Many dental plans now cover part of an implant or its crown as a major service, subject to your annual maximum.
Your implants team in Riverside
Who you’ll see
Dr. Jessica Alvarez and Dr. Nathan Cole provide implants at this office. Not sure it’s right for you? Start with a consultation: your surgeon reviews your scan, explains the options and gives you one written quote first.
Why it helps
Why patients choose Implants in Riverside
Fixed and natural-looking
An implant crown is anchored in bone and shaded to match, so it doesn't shift and looks like your own tooth.
Leaves neighboring teeth alone
Unlike a traditional bridge, an implant doesn't require reshaping the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
Helps preserve bone
An implant carries chewing forces into the jaw, which helps slow the bone loss that follows losing a tooth.
Planned before surgery day
A 3D CBCT scan and a digital plan mean your surgeon knows exactly where the implant will go before you sit down.
The process
What to expect, step by step
Typical timeline: About an hour to place one implant. Typically four to seven months from placement to the final crown.
- 01
Complimentary consultation and CBCT
Your surgeon examines the area, takes a 3D scan and explains your options, including alternatives to an implant.
- 02
Digital plan and one quote
The implant is planned around the final tooth, and you receive one written estimate covering every step.
- 03
Implant placement
With local anesthetic, and IV sedation if you like, the implant is placed, often through a 3D-printed guide.
- 04
Healing
Over about three to six months the bone bonds to the implant. A temporary tooth fills a visible gap.
- 05
Abutment and crown
Once the implant is stable, a custom abutment and crown are attached, by us or by your own dentist.
Visiting us
Getting to Molly Riverside
From the SR-91, exit Central Ave and head west, then turn left on Brockton Ave. We are just south of Central, near Riverside Plaza. From the I-215, take the SR-91 west to Central Ave.
Parking: Free surface parking beside the building, with reserved spaces near the entrance for surgery patients and drivers.
Serving: Riverside, Arlington Heights, Wood Streets, Canyon Crest, Corona, Norco, Moreno Valley.
Reviews from Riverside
Patients near you say
Facebook
Dr. Cole fitted my lower denture onto implants. It does not move anymore when I talk or eat. Jordan, the nurse anesthetist, explained the sedation and kept me comfortable. No surprises on the bill.
Google
After 20 years of dentures, three offices told me I had no bone left for implants. Dr. Osei explained zygomatic implants with my own scan and gave me one written price. I did not have to drive to the coast. My first steak in six years was at my anniversary dinner.
Google
Dr. Alvarez took out all four of my wisdom teeth the week after UCR finals. Calm, quick and clear about recovery. She called that night. I was eating mac and cheese by day two.
Is it right for you?
You may be a good candidate if…
- Adults missing one or more teeth, or with a tooth that cannot be saved
- People with enough jawbone, or who are willing to have a graft to rebuild it
- Patients with healthy gums, or gum disease that has been treated
- Non-smokers, or smokers willing to stop around the time of surgery
- Patients whose diabetes or other medical conditions are well controlled
Recovery tips
- Expect mild swelling and tenderness for two to three days. Ice and over-the-counter pain relief usually help.
- Eat soft foods and chew on the other side for about a week, or as your surgeon advises.
- Avoid smoking and vaping during healing. Both slow the bone's bond with the implant.
- Rinse gently with salt water from the day after surgery and keep the area clean with a soft brush.
- Once the crown is on, brush and floss around it daily. A water flosser works well.
- Keep regular cleanings and exams so the gum and bone around the implant can be checked.
FAQ
Implants in Riverside: answered
What is an implant-supported denture?
A denture that clips onto two to four implants so it does not slip. It is usually less costly than a fixed arch and easier to clean.
How much is a single implant?
From $3,900 for the implant, abutment and crown, with any grafting listed separately in your written estimate.
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Ready to talk about implants in Riverside?
Book a consultation online in about a minute. You’ll meet your surgeon, see your scan, and leave with one written quote before anything is scheduled.