Dental Implants · Santa Monica, CA
Single implants and grafts in Santa Monica
Dr. Arjun Mehta places implants and bone grafts for Westside patients here, usually with a guide printed from your 3D scan. When a case involves several missing teeth, Dr. Maya Castellanos, our prosthodontist, joins the plan on Mondays.
- 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 Santa Monica
Who you’ll see
Dr. Arjun Mehta provides 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 Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica
From the I-10, exit Cloverfield Blvd/26th St and head north to Santa Monica Blvd, then turn left. We are on the corner of 20th St. From the E Line, walk north from 26th Street/Bergamot station, about fifteen minutes.
Parking: Patient parking in the building garage off 20th St, with validation. Bike racks and two EV chargers are on level one. Street meters on 20th St have a two-hour limit.
Serving: Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Mar Vista, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, West Los Angeles.
Reviews from Santa Monica
Patients near you say
Yelp
Very good experience with my implant. Dr. Mehta was precise and calm. Only reason for four stars is the garage is tight on a busy day, so leave a few extra minutes. Otherwise the team was great.
Google
After two years of failing with CPAP, my sleep doctor sent me to Dr. Goldberg. She was honest that jaw advancement surgery is a big step and walked me through recovery week by week. The written estimate included everything, and Molly handled the medical insurance side.
Google
My lower wisdom teeth were sitting right on the nerve and I was scared about numbness. Dr. Mehta showed me the 3D scan, explained exactly how he would approach each tooth, and called me that evening to check in. Swelling was gone in about five days and no numbness at all.
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 Santa Monica: answered
Do I need a bone graft?
Often not, but if a tooth has been missing for a while the bone may have thinned. Your 3D scan shows this at the consultation, and Dr. Mehta can usually graft at the same visit as the extraction.
How long until I have a tooth?
Most patients wear a temporary while the implant heals for three to four months, then receive the final crown from their dentist.
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Ready to talk about implants in Santa Monica?
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.