Dental Implants · San Diego, CA
Dental implants on High Bluff
Dr. Hannah Lindqvist places implants, sinus lifts and bone grafts at Carmel Valley. She plans each case from a 3D scan and walks you through the timeline, from extraction to final crown, at your first visit.
- 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 Carmel Valley
Who you’ll see
Dr. Hannah Lindqvist 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 Carmel Valley
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 Carmel Valley
From the I-5, exit Carmel Valley Rd and head east, then turn right on High Bluff Dr. From the SR-56, exit Carmel Valley Rd west, then turn left on High Bluff Dr. We are on the west side of High Bluff.
Parking: Free surface parking directly outside the first-floor entrance.
Serving: Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Torrey Hills, Pacific Highlands Ranch.
Reviews from Carmel Valley
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Ortiz was very thorough about whether surgery was right for my husband's sleep apnea. He worked with our sleep doctor and explained the recovery honestly. His snoring and daytime fatigue are much better. Russian-speaking staff made his mother more comfortable too.
Yelp
Our daughter had her wisdom teeth out right after AP exams. Dr. Lindqvist was calm and organized, and the office called the next morning as well as that evening. Easy parking right outside.
Google
Dr. Lindqvist replaced my upper teeth with a full arch. She gave me a written timeline and quote at the first visit and both held. The surgeon's call that evening meant a lot. Six weeks later I bit into an apple for the first time in years.
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 San Diego: answered
Do I need a sinus lift?
Only if the bone beneath your sinus is too thin for an upper back implant. Dr. Lindqvist will show you on your scan and explain whether it can be done at the same visit.
What does it cost?
A single implant with abutment and crown starts from $3,900. A sinus lift or graft, if needed, is listed separately in your written estimate.
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Ready to talk about implants in Carmel Valley?
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.