Dr. Jorge Arciga - Cabo San Lucas Dental - Implants in Los Cabos

Implants

Dental Implants are an excellent option for replacing one or more missing teeth as an individual crown or a permanent bridge. The implant is a titanium devices, root shaped to be embedded into the jaw bone.

To get an implant fixed, we need to ensure that your jawbone is in good shape, and you have healthy oral tissues. This helps in the bonding between the jaw and the implant, hence giving you ever-lasting support.

Implants can be used for single tooth as well as for fixed full denture. The procedure of putting single tooth implant is usually done in two stages. In first stage root part of implant is fixed, then it is allowed to integrate with the bone over a period of four to six months and then the crown part is fixed, but in certain cases it may be done immediately depending upon the bone availability and number of other factors.

In case of fixed full denture, the denture is supported on four to six mini implants in each jaw and then the denture is fixed over it at the same time.

FAQ


Who can get Dental Implants?
Usually, if someone is healthy enough to undergo a routine oral surgery or a dental extraction, they can be considered for a candidate for a dental implant. Patients need to have healthy gums and enough bone mass to hold the implant firm. They must also be willing to maintain good oral hygiene and keep regular dental visits. You would need to be evaluated on an individual basis if you are a patient who is a heavy smoker, someone that suffers from uncontrolled chronic diseases - like heart disease, or diabetes - or have had radiation therapy to the head/neck area. If you are considering implants, contact us for more info.

I have already the implant (screw) in my jawbone, but I cannot afford the cost of the final abutment and crown.
Can I get done in Cabo?

Dr Arciga can make the second stage of the implant, meaning set the abutment and the crown. However it is necessary to know the implant brand and other specific information about so we find and obtain the exact abutment according to the brand you have gotten implanted.

What is a mini implant?

Mini implants are designed to support full dentures secure and allow you speak and eat with full confidence. A 6 mini implants set is indicated for upper plates and 4 mini implants for a lower plate. They are for immediate use.