Dental Implants · Mission Viejo, CA
Implants and implant dentures on Crown Valley
Dr. Megan Sullivan places implants and bone grafts at Mission Viejo and helps denture wearers from Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills move to implant-supported dentures. Dr. Lucas Moreau, our periodontist, prepares the gum and bone where needed.
- 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 Mission Viejo
Who you’ll see
Dr. Megan Sullivan 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 Mission Viejo
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 Mission Viejo
From the I-5, exit Crown Valley Pkwy and head east about half a mile. We are on the north side of Crown Valley, just past Medical Center Rd. From the SR-73, take the I-5 south to Crown Valley.
Parking: Free surface parking with covered spaces close to the entrance. Drivers can pull up at the front door to drop off and collect surgery patients.
Serving: Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills.
Reviews from Mission Viejo
Patients near you say
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Dr. Moreau grafted two areas of recession. He showed me photos of what to expect during healing, which helped. The estimate was exact, and my insurance paid what they said it would.
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Dr. Pham exposed our son's impacted canine so his orthodontist could bring it down. Quick procedure, clear instructions, and a call that evening. Our son said the smoothie afterward was the best part.
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At 78 I was not sure implants made sense. Dr. Sullivan was patient and frank, and Brian, the nurse practitioner, went through all my medications with my cardiologist. My lower denture now stays in. I ate corn on the cob at Thanksgiving.
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 Mission Viejo: answered
Can I still have implants in my seventies or eighties?
Age alone is rarely the issue. Dr. Sullivan looks at your bone, health and medications, and Brian O'Connell, NP, reviews your medical history before surgery.
Is an implant denture covered by insurance?
Many dental plans cover part of it. We check your benefits and show your share in one written estimate before you decide.
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Ready to talk about implants in Mission Viejo?
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.