Dental Implants · Carlsbad, CA
Dental implants near the Flower Fields
Dr. Hannah Lindqvist places implants, sinus lifts and grafts at Carlsbad, and Dr. Ethan Park, our prosthodontist, designs the crowns and bridges. Dr. David Kim also places single implants, often after removing a tooth that cannot be saved.
- 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 Carlsbad
Who you’ll see
Dr. Hannah Lindqvist, Dr. David Kim and Dr. Tyler Brooks 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 Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad
From the I-5, exit Palomar Airport Rd and head east about a mile. Turn left on Hidden Valley Rd. From the SR-78, take El Camino Real south to Palomar Airport Rd and turn right.
Parking: Free surface parking around the building, with reserved spaces near the entrance for surgery patients.
Serving: Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Camp Pendleton.
Reviews from Carlsbad
Patients near you say
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Dr. Brooks, the fellow, did my wisdom teeth with the attending surgeon there. He explained everything carefully. Swelling lasted longer than I hoped, about a week, but they checked in twice. Overall a good experience.
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Dr. Lindqvist and Dr. Park gave me new upper teeth in a day. Dr. Park adjusted the bite three times until it felt right. Recovery was about what they said, sore for a week. My wife says I smile in photos again.
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My husband is stationed at Pendleton and I needed my wisdom teeth out before his deployment. The coordinator sorted out our TRICARE benefits and Dr. Kim did the surgery within two weeks. Clear quote and a call that night.
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 Carlsbad: answered
Can I have the extraction and implant at once?
Often. If your bone is healthy, your surgeon may place the implant immediately with a temporary tooth.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Implant consultations with a 3D CBCT scan are complimentary.
Do you work with my dentist in Encinitas?
Yes. Many patients have their dentist place the final crown. We share your 3D plan and healing timeline with them.
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Ready to talk about implants in Carlsbad?
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.