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BEST IMPLANT DENTIST IN GRANADA HILLS
Teeth that are missing or beyond repair are more than just an eyesore — they can also contribute to adverse oral health conditions and even cognitive decline. If you have severely damaged or missing teeth, schedule a consultation for dental implants with Dr Káren Baghdasaryan, DDS, MBA, AAACD, AFAAID, at Viva Smile in Granada Hills, CA. In his 20 years of practice, Dr. Baghdasaryan has helped countless patients restore their teeth with natural-looking and state-of-the-art dental implants.
What are dental implants?
Implants are artificial tooth roots surgically implanted into your jawbone. They replace one or more missing tooth roots and provide a foundation for restorations like dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures.
Implants at Viva Smile are made of titanium or zirconia — both highly biocompatible materials that integrate well with the human body. This enables your implant to fuse with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration with a 98% success rate. Once fused, your implant functions just like a natural tooth root and requires little maintenance.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Implants provide a number of benefits for your smile, such as:
- Maintaining jaw structure and preventing bone loss
- Restoring your ability to properly chew and speak
- Improved comfort over snap-in dentures
- Natural feel, function and appearance
- Can be cared for just like natural teeth
- Prevent teeth from shifting out of alignment
Dental implants make your smile whole again. They offer benefits beyond medical or cosmetic concerns. Your smile is an essential component of who you are, and when it’s full and healthy, you can feel more complete.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most patients with missing teeth would benefit from having dental implants, but there are some qualifications you need to have in order to be an appropriate candidate, including:
- Must have sufficiently healthy gums
- Good oral hygiene and at-home care
- Sufficient bone tissue in your jaw
- Non-smoker to enable osseointegration
Your dentist at Viva Smile can conduct a more thorough and personalized assessment of your smile to determine if implants are right for you. If you don’t have enough healthy bone tissue in your jaw to support implants, you might need to have a bone graft before you can get implants.
What is involved in getting implants?
Your dental implants are installed in three separate phases.
- During the first phase, your dentist places the implants in your jawbone. This involves a quick and easy procedure where your dentist makes a small incision in your gums, drills a hole in your jawbone, and inserts the implant.
- During the second phase, called osseointegration, you spend your time healing and letting your jawbone fuse with the implant. This phase can take anywhere from two to four months.
- The third and final phase is when the restoration is placed. We take a digital impression of your mouth with an iTERO scanner and use it to make your crown or prosthetic.
Our high-tech dental office has same-day crown capability, so often you’ll leave with your new prosthetic tooth replacement on the same day. To learn more about how implants can improve your smile, schedule a consultation today by calling the Viva Smile office in Granada Hills or booking your visit online.
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PATIENT REVIEWS
Terry M.
Google
My experience was the best that I have ever had in my 50+ years of any Dentist Office visits. They made me feel at ease, at home and a level of comfort beyond compare. The Office staff were very open and welcoming, and the Dental Assistants made me know that I was in capable and safe hands.
Sona B.
Yelp
Dr Karen Baghdasaryan did my implants and he absolutely changed my whole life! I am thoroughly impressed with Dr. Karen's extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, his upbeat personality, attention to detail and care for his patients. I have 2 implants done with him and last one I just got recently. Need to mention after I got the implants I didn't have any problems and not much pain… The technology in the clinic is the highest and upscale.
Javier G.
Yelp
I don't mind driving all the way from DTLA to go to the best dentist! … I'm in the process of getting braces and finishing off with three new perfect implants. Couldn't be happier with their service professionalism and how welcoming they made me feel. They take the time to explain everything in detail before having you agree to anything. The office is super clean and everyone has a friendly smile and appear to enjoy their job, something that is hard to find these days.
Ashot O.
Yelp
This dentist did a good job with dental implants. He was very professional and also walked me through aftercare. His team is also very responsive. I think if you go here, you will have one of the best possible treatments for dental care. I don't think you can find any better. Great quality, very professional, and very helpful. Thank you guys so much.
Chinnarao T.
Yelp
Dr. Karen Baghdasaryan is the absolute BEST!!!, in my opinion he is a super star with magical hands (mostly no pain and no panic friendly treatment), cant believe his injection talent meaning you can't notice that he did injection on jaw bone, brand new office with great interior design… Dr. Karen fixed my 2 implants fully with a couple visits. I have seen many dental doctors for 13 years in Los Angeles, but Dr. Karen is different, super doctor, trust me.
Jaimie M.
Yelp
I am 34 years old. At 9, I smashed my face on asphalt and have spent the last 25 years battling the damage that was caused by the fall compounded with shotty work by several dentists throughout the years. It got so bad that I refused to go to the dentist for years, resulting in the need for implants and lots of crowns… Just the thought of walking into a dentist would give me such anxiety that I would cry and shake. Upon my first visit, 95% of that anxiety disappeared…
Susy K..
Yelp
Dr. Baghdasaryan is a fantastic dentist. His work is painless and with quality. He utilizes the most state-of-art machinery and everything is done in house. I have never had to wait for a crown because they don't outsource to labs. Their office is so advanced - they have everything. I should also note that their office is always clean and well kept. The staff is amazing. I will never go to another dental office. I highly recommend Dr. Baghdasaryan.
Maggie M.
Google
I have had bad experiences with dentists and dental implants. At Viva Smile, everything was great. The surgeon was competent and professional. He took pride in his work and I felt like I was in good hands from the beginning until the end. In addition, I found a dental practice that is straightforward about the costs and not trying to scam me out of my money.
David N.
Google
Love coming to this dental office, staff is friendly, truthful and honest when it comes to recommending treatment. Just had a tooth replaced and the procedure was flawless. They are very thorough and actually explain what they are doing and why they are doing it. Very friendly staff. They even call to check up on you after a big procedure, haven’t had any dental office do that.
Terry M.
Google
My experience was the best that I have ever had in my 50+ years of any Dentist Office visits. They made me feel at ease, at home and a level of comfort beyond compare. The Office staff were very open and welcoming, and the Dental Assistants made me know that I was in capable and safe hands.
Sona B.
Yelp
Dr Karen Baghdasaryan did my implants and he absolutely changed my whole life! I am thoroughly impressed with Dr. Karen's extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, his upbeat personality, attention to detail and care for his patients. I have 2 implants done with him and last one I just got recently. Need to mention after I got the implants I didn't have any problems and not much pain… The technology in the clinic is the highest and upscale.