Dental Implants · Sherman Oaks, CA
Dental implants on Ventura Boulevard
Dr. Elena Vasquez places implants at Sherman Oaks throughout the week, and Dr. Claire Whitman joins on Wednesdays for cases that need bone grafting. Both plan each implant from a 3D CBCT scan taken here.
- 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 Sherman Oaks
Who you’ll see
Dr. Claire Whitman and Dr. Elena Vasquez 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 Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks
From the US-101, exit Van Nuys Blvd and head south to Ventura Blvd, then turn right. From the I-405, exit Ventura Blvd and head east about a mile. We are on the north side of Ventura, just west of Cedros Ave.
Parking: Free surface parking behind the building, entered from Moorpark St. Several spaces are reserved for surgery patients and their drivers.
Serving: Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Tarzana.
Reviews from Sherman Oaks
Patients near you say
Google
I put off my wisdom teeth for ten years because I was terrified of being sedated. Dr. Weiss spent the whole consult answering my questions without rushing. On surgery day the IV was the worst part, and that was nothing. He called me that evening himself.
Yelp
I had chin surgery with Dr. Whitman after a lot of research. She was conservative and honest about what it would and would not change. The result looks natural, and friends just say I look rested.
Google
Our son's canine was stuck in the roof of his mouth. Dr. Vasquez worked directly with his orthodontist and the whole thing took less than an hour. He had a smoothie on the way home and was fine the next day.
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 Sherman Oaks: answered
Can I get the implant right after an extraction?
Sometimes. If the bone and gum are healthy, your surgeon may place the implant the same day. Otherwise we preserve the socket with a graft and place the implant a few months later.
How do I pay for an implant?
We accept HSA and FSA, CareCredit and Sunbit, and offer 0% in-house plans up to 12 months. Your written estimate shows the total before you decide.
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Ready to talk about implants in Sherman Oaks?
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.