Personalized Solutions for One Tooth, Multiple Teeth, or a Complete Smile
Dental implants provide a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. Whether you are missing a single tooth, several teeth, or most or all of your teeth, implant treatment can be customized to restore function, stability, and the natural appearance of your smile.
A dental implant is a small biocompatible titanium post placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once integrated with the surrounding bone, the implant can support a custom dental crown, implant-supported bridge, or full-arch restoration.
At Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center, Dr. Tamir Shams plans, places, and restores dental implants within one practice. With 19 years of implant experience and more than 2,000 dental implants placed, Dr. Shams provides treatment ranging from individual tooth replacement to comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation.
3D imaging and digitally guided planning are incorporated when appropriate to evaluate your anatomy and carefully plan implant placement.
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Why Choose Dental Implants?
Missing teeth can affect more than the appearance of your smile. Depending on their location and number, tooth loss can make chewing more difficult, affect speech, change your bite, and contribute to changes in the jawbone over time.
Dental implants are unique because they replace the missing tooth root as well as provide support for the visible replacement tooth.
For appropriate candidates, potential benefits include:
- Fixed tooth replacement — Implant-supported restorations can provide stability without relying on adhesives.
- Support for the jawbone — Dental implants stimulate the surrounding bone and can help reduce bone loss in the area of a missing tooth.
- Preservation of neighboring teeth — A single-tooth implant can often replace a missing tooth without reshaping healthy adjacent teeth to support a traditional bridge.
- Improved chewing ability — Stable implant-supported teeth can help restore comfortable chewing and function.
- Natural-looking results — Implant restorations can be customized for tooth shape, proportion, shade, and overall smile aesthetics.
- Long-term treatment option — With appropriate oral hygiene, professional maintenance, and favorable health conditions, dental implants can provide many years of function.
The advantages and expected longevity of dental implants vary by patient, which is why a comprehensive evaluation is an important first step.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Many adults who are missing one or more teeth may be candidates for dental implants, but eligibility depends on more than simply having a missing tooth.
During your evaluation, Dr. Shams may consider:
- The number and location of missing teeth
- Jawbone volume and quality
- Gum and periodontal health
- Overall oral health
- Medical history
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Bite and functional considerations
- Existing restorations or dentures
- Your goals and expectations for treatment
Bone loss does not necessarily mean dental implants are not possible. Some patients with reduced bone volume may still qualify for implant treatment, while others may benefit from bone grafting or another preparatory procedure.
A clinical examination and 3D imaging help determine the most appropriate approach for your individual anatomy.
Our Approach to Dental Implant Treatment
Surgery and Restoration in One Practice
Dr. Shams plans, places, and restores dental implants at Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center.
Having the surgical and restorative phases coordinated within the same practice allows implant position to be planned with the intended final tooth or full-arch restoration in mind.
3D-Guided Surgical Planning
CBCT imaging provides detailed three-dimensional information about the jawbone and surrounding anatomical structures.
When appropriate, Dr. Shams uses this information for digitally guided implant planning to determine implant position before surgery.
PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a patient’s own blood and may be incorporated into certain surgical procedures to support the body’s natural healing process. Whether PRP is appropriate depends on the individual procedure and patient.
Personalized Treatment Planning
There is no single dental implant procedure that is appropriate for everyone.
Dr. Shams evaluates your anatomy, oral health, missing teeth, restorative needs, and aesthetic goals before recommending treatment. You will have an opportunity to understand your options, expected timeline, and costs before deciding how to proceed.
Dental Implant Costs & Financing
The cost of dental implants in Beverly Hills varies according to the treatment required.
Factors that may affect cost include:
- Number of implants
- Number of teeth being replaced
- Type of implant restoration
- Bone and gum condition
- Need for preparatory procedures
- Complexity of treatment
- Materials selected for the final restoration
At your consultation, Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center will provide a personalized treatment plan with the recommended procedure, expected timeline, and associated costs.
Flexible financing and monthly payment options are available for qualified patients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
A dental implant is a biocompatible post, typically made from titanium, that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. The implant can support a dental crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration depending on how many teeth need to be replaced.
Dr. Tamir Shams provides single-tooth implants, multiple-tooth implant solutions, implant-supported bridges, implant-retained dentures, All-on-4 full-arch restoration, 3-on-6 treatment, and other full-mouth dental implant solutions based on individual patient needs.
The appropriate treatment depends on how many teeth are missing, where they are located, the condition of your remaining teeth, available jawbone, gum health, bite, and your goals. A dental examination and 3D imaging can help determine which implant approach is appropriate.
Possibly. Having some degree of bone loss does not automatically prevent dental implant treatment. Depending on the amount and location of available bone, some patients can receive implants without a separate grafting procedure, while others may require bone augmentation. Your 3D evaluation helps determine your options.
Yes. Dental implants can support full-arch restorations for patients who are missing most or all of their upper or lower teeth. Options may include All-on-4, other fixed full-arch solutions, or implant-retained removable restorations.
Certain qualified patients may receive an implant and temporary tooth—or a temporary full-arch restoration—on the same day as implant placement. However, same-day teeth are not appropriate in every situation. Bone quality, implant stability, oral health, and the type of restoration all influence eligibility.
Treatment time varies considerably. Some patients can receive immediate temporary teeth, while others require a healing period before the final restoration is placed. Bone grafting or other preparatory procedures may also extend the treatment timeline. Dr. Shams will provide an individualized timeline after evaluating your needs.
Dental implant procedures are performed by Dr. Tamir Shams, DMD, who has practiced implant and cosmetic dentistry since 2007. Dr. Shams has 19 years of dental implant experience and has placed more than 2,000 dental implants.
Find the Right Dental Implant Solution for You
You do not need to determine which implant procedure you need before scheduling an appointment.