Dental Implants · Fullerton, CA
Dental implants on Harbor Boulevard
Dr. Lauren Mitchell places implants at our Fullerton office, planned from a 3D scan taken in the same room as your consultation. Patients from Brea and La Habra no longer need to drive south for implant surgery.
- 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 Fullerton
Who you’ll see
Dr. Lauren Mitchell 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 Fullerton
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 Fullerton
From the SR-91, exit Harbor Blvd and head north about three miles, past Downtown Fullerton. From the SR-57, exit Imperial Hwy west and turn left on Harbor Blvd. We are on the west side of Harbor, near Valencia Mesa Dr.
Parking: Free surface parking beside the building, with surgery-patient spaces next to the private recovery exit.
Serving: Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Placentia, Buena Park, Sunny Hills.
Reviews from Fullerton
Patients near you say
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Clean new office and a very clear estimate. Dr. Mitchell placed my implant in under an hour and called that evening. No surprises on the bill.
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I used to drive to Anaheim Hills to see Dr. Haddad, so having him in Fullerton is much easier. He has managed my TMJ with a splint and Botox, and he explains every option before suggesting anything. The Korean-speaking staff helped my mother too.
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Got my wisdom teeth out over winter break from Cal State. Dr. Mitchell was calm and efficient, and I liked leaving through the side exit instead of walking past everyone in the lobby. Back to normal in 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 Fullerton: answered
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Implant consultations, including the 3D CBCT scan, are complimentary.
How soon can I start?
Most consultations are booked within 48 hours. Surgery is usually scheduled within two to three weeks.
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Ready to talk about implants in Fullerton?
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.