Dental Implants · Torrance, CA
Implants and grafting near Palos Verdes
Dr. Arjun Mehta places implants and bone grafts at Torrance, and Dr. Aisha Rahman, our periodontist, rebuilds thin or receding gums around them. Having both under one roof means fewer referrals and a single written plan.
- 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 Torrance
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 Torrance
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 Torrance
From the I-405, exit Hawthorne Blvd and head south about four miles, past Del Amo Fashion Center and Sepulveda Blvd. We are on the west side of Hawthorne, just south of Lomita Blvd. From PCH, turn south on Hawthorne Blvd.
Parking: Free surface parking around the building, with covered spaces close to the entrance for surgery patients.
Serving: Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Hermosa Beach, San Pedro.
Reviews from Torrance
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Mehta replaced a molar I lost years ago. A team member explained the paperwork to my mother in Japanese, which meant a lot to us. The implant took four months in total and the estimate never changed.
Facebook
Gum graft with Dr. Rahman went well and she was very thorough. The first few days were more sore than I expected, but she had warned me, and the callback that evening helped. Good result.
Google
My dentist found a spot under my tongue and I spent a weekend imagining the worst. Dr. Okonkwo saw me two days later, did the biopsy that visit, and called me personally with the results. Benign. She was calm and clear the whole way through.
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 Torrance: answered
Why would a periodontist be involved?
If the gum around an implant site is thin or has receded, Dr. Rahman can graft it so the implant looks natural and is easier to keep clean.
Do you take my dental PPO?
We are in network with most dental PPOs, including Delta Dental of California, Cigna, MetLife and Guardian. We check your benefits before your consultation.
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Ready to talk about implants in Torrance?
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.