Dental Implants · Beverly Hills
Implant treatment planned from the final smile backward.
The implant is only the foundation. Dr. Shay plans the visible tooth, gum support, function, hygiene access, and smile first, then coordinates implant placement around the result you will live with.
Fixed provisional teeth when clinically appropriate.
UCLA-trained prosthodontist Former UCLA Adjunct Clinical Professor 25+ years of experience
Restoration-First Planning
The implant is only the foundation.
Patients do not live with the implant fixture. They live with the restoration attached to it. Dr. Shay begins by planning the final tooth or prosthesis, its position, proportions, function, hygiene access, gum support, and relationship to the smile, then coordinates implant placement around that result.
The Treatment Process
Planned as one treatment, completed in careful stages.
Implant treatment may involve surgery, healing, provisional teeth, tissue management, and final restorative care. Each stage is planned around the same final objective.
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Comprehensive assessment
Existing teeth, bone, gums, functional relationships, smile, medical history, and restorative needs are evaluated. Three-dimensional imaging and specialist records are coordinated when indicated.
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Restoration-first design
The final tooth position, proportions, functional relationships, hygiene access, and tissue support are planned before implant placement so the surgery supports the restorative goal.
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Coordinated implant placement
Dr. Shay works with the appropriate surgical and dental specialists so each phase follows one unified treatment plan.
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Provisional teeth and healing
When clinically appropriate, a fixed provisional restoration allows the patient to smile and function while protecting the surgical site and guiding tissue healing.
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Final restoration
After the implant and surrounding tissues have matured, the final crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthesis is refined for comfort, function, hygiene, and natural appearance.
Implant Solutions
From one missing tooth to a complete arch.
The restorative design changes depending on how many teeth are missing, the condition of the remaining teeth, bone and gum support, and the patient’s functional needs.
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One missing tooth
A single implant and crown may replace a missing tooth without preparing the neighboring teeth for a traditional bridge.
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Several missing teeth
Strategically positioned implants may support an implant bridge, reducing the need for one implant per missing tooth while restoring continuity and function.
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A complete arch
Full-arch treatment may replace failing or missing teeth with a fixed implant-supported prosthesis planned around function, hygiene, facial support, and long-term maintenance.
During Healing
Fixed teeth whenever the clinical situation allows.
A removable partial or denture is not the only way to manage the healing phase. When implant stability, tissue condition, function, and the surgical plan permit, Dr. Shay designs a fixed provisional restoration so the patient can smile and speak with greater confidence while the implants heal.
The provisional can also help protect the surgical site, guide tissue form, evaluate comfort and function, and provide information for the final restoration.
Restoring More Than Teeth
When bone and gum loss change the proportions.
After teeth have been missing for many years, bone and gum volume may be reduced. Replacing only the white portion of the teeth can make restorations appear excessively long and may not restore natural smile or facial support.
In carefully selected cases, grafting, restorative contouring, gum-colored porcelain, or a coordinated combination may be used to recreate missing tissue and preserve more natural tooth proportions.
The appropriate solution depends on tissue loss, hygiene needs, surgical predictability, restorative space, and the patient’s treatment goals.
Specialist Perspective
One treatment plan. Every specialist working toward the same result.
Complex implant treatment may involve oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, dental technicians, and other specialists. As the restorative architect, Dr. Shay defines the final objective and coordinates each phase so implant position, tissue management, provisional teeth, function, and final restorations support one cohesive plan.
A Strong Foundation
Implant treatment begins with health, stability, and planning.
Active infection, uncontrolled gum disease, insufficient bone, certain medical conditions, smoking, unstable tooth relationships, or heavy grinding may affect implant timing and predictability. Some patients require periodontal care, grafting, functional treatment, or other care before implant placement.
You may be considering implants for:
- One missing tooth
- Several missing teeth
- A failing bridge
- A loose or uncomfortable partial or denture
- Failing teeth requiring a coordinated full-arch plan
- A fixed alternative to removable tooth replacement
The consultation determines whether implant treatment is appropriate, which restorative design is indicated, and whether preliminary treatment is required.
Patient Experience
Not only did I receive a fantastic implant, created and placed by a true perfectionist, but also excellent customer service… Leaving with the essence of the tv commercial smile, compliments have met me everywhere.
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Questions about dental implants
Most patients missing one or more teeth can be evaluated for implant treatment. Overall health, gum condition, available bone, habits such as grinding, and the stability of the remaining teeth all influence timing and predictability, and some patients benefit from periodontal care or grafting first.
Because the implant exists to support a tooth, not the other way around. Dr. Shay designs the final restoration first, then works with the surgical specialist who places the implant so its position, angulation, and tissue support serve the tooth the patient will actually live with.
Bone grafting, soft-tissue treatment, restorative contouring, gum-colored porcelain, or a coordinated combination may be considered depending on the extent of tissue loss. The objective is to create appropriate support, hygiene access, and more natural restorative proportions.
When clinically appropriate, a fixed provisional crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration may be possible during healing. In other situations, a removable or delayed provisional may be safer. The decision depends on implant stability, tissue condition, functional forces, and the surgical plan.
Treatment time varies depending on whether teeth must be removed, whether bone or soft-tissue grafting is required, implant stability, healing, and the complexity of the final restoration. Some cases progress over several months, while more complex treatment may require a longer, carefully staged plan.
Maintenance may include specialized home-care tools, professional cleaning, periodic evaluation of the implant and surrounding tissues, functional checks, and a protective night guard when indicated. Restorative components may need service or replacement over time even when the implant itself remains healthy.
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