Dental Implants at Pro-Dental Care in Cave Creek AZ

Missing a tooth is more than just a gap. It changes how you eat, how you speak, and maybe even how freely you smile. It can affect your confidence and your long-term health. For years, the options were acceptable but not ideal (slippery dentures or bridges that required grinding down healthy teeth). However, dentistry has evolved, and today, dental implants offer convenient and effective solutions for missing teeth.

At Pro-Dental Care here in Cave Creek, we see implants as the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and for good reason. They mimic natural teeth, offering a permanent, sturdy, and beautiful solution.

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What to Know About Dental Implants

The root of your natural tooth sits securely in your jawbone, providing a solid foundation. A dental implant does basically the same job. It's a small post that acts as an artificial tooth root, usually made of biocompatible titanium (the same stuff used in joint replacements – your body readily accepts it!).

Dental Implant Process

• Lawlay Azizi surgically places this titanium post into your jawbone, right where the missing tooth was.
• Over the next few months, osseointegration happens. Your bone literally fuses with the implant surface. It's a natural bonding process that creates an incredibly strong, stable base.
• Once healed, a small connector piece called an abutment is attached to the implant.
• Finally, a custom-made crown (or bridge, or even a stabilizing connector for a denture) is secured to the abutment.

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The Implant Journey at Pro-Dental Care

Getting an implant is not an overnight process but a well-planned and predictable procedure to ensure long-term success and comfort.

• Pinpoint Planning: Using advanced Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging, we get a detailed 3D map of your jawbone, nerves, and surrounding structures. This lets Dr. Azizi plan the exact placement for optimal results and safety.
• Gentle Placement: Dr. Azizi, known for her gentle approach, performs minor surgery to place the implant post. We ensure you're comfortable throughout. Sometimes, laser dentistry might even play a role here, potentially aiding in precision or promoting comfortable healing.
• Healing & Integration: Over the next few months, your bone heals and fuses with the implant in a process called osseointegration. This takes a few months, but it makes implants incredibly stable. You might have a temporary tooth during this time.
• Restoration: Once the implant is fully integrated with your bone, Dr. Azizi attaches the abutment and your final, custom-crafted crown or restoration.

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Dental Implant Benefits

• Prevents Oral and Teeth Issues: When a tooth is missing, neighboring teeth may drift into the gap, messing up your bite. Worse, the jawbone in that area starts to shrink away because it's not getting stimulated. Implants can prevent both problems. They keep teeth in place and stimulate the bone just like a natural root, preserving your facial structure.
• Looks & Feels Completely Natural: A well-done implant restoration is often indistinguishable from your natural teeth. You'll chew, speak, and smile without a second thought. No one needs to know you have one unless you tell them.
• Simple Keep Up: Unlike dentures, you don't take implants out. You brush and floss like usual.
• Long-Term Durability: Implants are incredibly durable. With good oral hygiene and regular checkups at Pro-Dental Care, they can easily last for decades – potentially a lifetime. It can be a long-term investment in your smile and health.

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Dental Technology

1. Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry brings precision and comfort to dental treatments. We can perform procedures with less pain and fewer complications. Lasers help with cavity detection, tartar removal, fillings, gum surgery, implant placement, and even teeth whitening—offering a modern, efficient approach to care.

2. Cone Beam CT Scan Imaging

Cone Beam CT Scan Imaging (CBCT) is a 3D X-ray technology that gives us a detailed view of your teeth, bones, and nerves. Unlike standard X-rays, CBCT helps us diagnose complex issues in the jaw and face with greater accuracy.

It's commonly used for planning implants, preparing for impacted tooth surgery, diagnosing jaw conditions like TMD, spotting fractures, examining sinuses, detecting tumors, pinpointing pain sources, and assessing cleft palate concerns. Our dentist will recommend a CBCT scan if it's the best way to address your needs.

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Finance and Payment

We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, and most major credit cards, with payment due at the time of service. We can discuss financial arrangements for larger treatment plans to make your care more manageable.

Dental Insurance

We work with most PPO and indemnity plans (as an out-of-network provider). Our team is pros at helping you determine your benefits and filing claims. Remember, your policy is between you and your insurance company – you're responsible for whatever they don't cover. We can always send a pre-treatment estimate to get a clearer picture beforehand.

In-Office Dental Health Plan for Uninsured Patients

For those without insurance, our in-office plan offers great value with no annual limits, deductibles, waiting periods, or preapprovals—even cosmetic treatments are included!

Membership Benefits:

• A full exam, X-rays, and cleaning when you join
• A six-month checkup with exam and cleaning
• One emergency exam and X-ray
• 20% off all treatments for 12 months if paid in full at the time of service (including whitening, crowns, and veneers)

 It's $299 for the first person and $199 for kids under 14. Simple, valuable, and managed right here.

No ID card is needed—your membership is stored electronically, starting when you sign up and renew annually.

Financing Options

We also partner with CareCredit. They offer no-interest options (if paid on time) and longer-term payment plans to help spread costs. Applying is quick and easy.

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Consult Pro-Dental Care for Dental Implants in Cave Creek, AZ

Dental implants could be the answer if you're tired of dealing with a missing tooth or unstable dentures or want the best possible solution. At Pro-Dental Care, Dr. Azizi combines her extensive experience with advanced technology like CBCT scanning to ensure your implant treatment is planned meticulously and performed with care.

Call Pro-Dental Care today to schedule your implant consultation: (480) 515-1464