Dental Implants · Burbank, CA
Dental implants and implant rescue in Burbank
Dr. Thomas Nakamura has placed implants since 2002 and takes on revision cases other offices decline. Dr. Grace Liu places single implants and sinus lifts, and Dr. Olivia Grant, our prosthodontist, restores implants in the same suite.
- 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 Burbank
Who you’ll see
Dr. Grace Liu, Dr. Thomas Nakamura and Dr. Olivia Grant 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 Burbank
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 Burbank
From the SR-134, exit Buena Vista St and head north to Alameda Ave, then turn right. From the I-5, exit Alameda Ave and head west about two miles. We are on the north side of Alameda, just east of Buena Vista.
Parking: Free parking in the building garage, entered from Alameda Ave. Take the elevator from level P1 to the third floor.
Serving: Burbank, Toluca Lake, Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley.
Reviews from Burbank
Patients near you say
Yelp
Twenty years of a lower denture that never stayed put. Dr. Grant and Dr. Nakamura put in four implants and now it snaps in and stays. The quote listed everything, and there were no surprises on the bill.
Google
My implant from another office had been sore for a year. Dr. Nakamura took one look at the scan and showed me the bone loss nobody had mentioned. He replaced it in two stages and explained the timeline up front. It finally feels like a normal tooth.
Google
I had a 7 a.m. surgery slot and was home by 9:30. Dr. Liu explained everything twice because I was nervous, and the team gave me a warm blanket and headphones. She called that evening to check on me. Swelling was gone in about four days.
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 Burbank: answered
What are the signs an implant is failing?
Looseness, bleeding or swelling around the implant, a bad taste, or bone loss on an X-ray. Dr. Nakamura will check it with a 3D scan and explain your options.
Can a failed implant be replaced?
Often, yes. The site may need a bone graft and a few months of healing first. Your written estimate will spell out each stage.
What does a single implant cost here?
From $3,900 for the implant, abutment and crown. Your consultation and 3D scan are complimentary.
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Ready to talk about implants in Burbank?
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.