Dental Implants · Escondido, CA
Dental implants on Valley Parkway
Dr. Victoria Sato and Dr. David Kim place implants at Escondido. Dr. Sato handles cases that need a sinus lift or graft, and Dr. Kim often places the implant after removing a failing tooth.
- 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 Escondido
Who you’ll see
Dr. David Kim and Dr. Victoria Sato 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 Escondido
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 Escondido
From the I-15, exit Valley Pkwy and head east about two miles into downtown Escondido. We are on the north side of E Valley Pkwy, just past Grape Day Park. From the SR-78, exit Broadway south, then turn left on Valley Pkwy.
Parking: Free parking in the lot behind the building, entered from Valley Pkwy. Covered spaces are reserved for surgery patients.
Serving: Escondido, San Marcos, Valley Center, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Ramona, Hidden Meadows.
Reviews from Escondido
Patients near you say
Yelp
Dr. Kim removed my wisdom teeth and did a good job. The front desk was friendly and the quote was accurate. The waiting room was a bit crowded on a Friday morning, but care was excellent.
Google
Fifteen years in dentures. Dr. Sato explained everything in plain language and the front desk helped my husband in Spanish. I left with fixed teeth the same day. Corn on the cob this summer felt like a miracle.
Google
Woke up with my face swollen from an infected tooth. Called at 8 and Dr. Kim saw me before lunch. He drained it, took the tooth out and explained the antibiotics. Called me that night too.
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 Escondido: answered
Can I pay over time?
Yes. We offer 0% in-house plans up to 12 months and accept CareCredit and Sunbit. Your estimate shows the total before you commit.
Will my dental plan cover part of it?
Many PPOs, including Delta Dental of California and MetLife, cover part of an implant. We check before your consultation.
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Ready to talk about implants in Escondido?
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.