Dental Implant Placement in San Jose

Whether by aging, poor dental health, or a tooth getting knocked out, tooth loss can happen to anyone. When it comes to restoring a tooth, dental implants offer a variety of benefits for your health and appearance and are well worth considering.

Dr. Dick Koo provides dental implant services to residents across San Jose, combining his dental skills with an artistic approach to create a strong foundation for a healthy, beautiful smile. If you are considering dental implants, call our office and set up a consultation today.

Benefits of Implants for Dental Health & Longevity

As a permanent tooth replacement, dental implants offer several benefits to your dental health and your health overall. These benefits include:

Improved Function: Dental implants are designed to function just like a natural tooth, allowing you to speak and eat normally without an awkward adjustment period.

Tooth Alignment Preservation: Implants prevent the neighboring teeth from drifting into an open tooth gap, which can otherwise mess up the alignment of your teeth.

Enhanced Aesthetic: The prosthetic tooth on an implant is designed to match the rest of your teeth, preserving the natural appeal of your smile.

Bone Loss Prevention: Loss of chewing pressure on the jaw bone due to missing tooth roots eventually leads to jaw bone loss, changing the shape of your face. Dental implants bond to the jaw bone and provide the pressure necessary to maintain jaw bone density.

Permanence: Dental implants fuse to the jaw bone, making them a permanent part of your dental structure. Even if the prosthetic tooth is damaged, a new one can easily be attached to the titanium post.

The Dental Implant Process

The implant process begins with a comprehensive exam. Dr. Koo and his staff will take digital x-rays of your teeth and jaw, which they use to determine the right placement for an implant and whether you have enough bone density. If jaw bone density is too low, a bone grafting procedure may be required before an implant can be placed.

Dr. Koo will consult with you to determine your goals and expectations for your smile. Once you have been approved for dental implants, he will work with you to design your implants.

The implant procedure is done in two stages. First, the titanium post is affixed into your jaw bone. The jaw is then left to heal, giving time for the bone to fuse around the implant post and stabilize the implant. After the healing period, Dr. Koo will place the custom prosthetic tooth during a second visit. Your implant is then ready to function as a normal tooth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile naturally.

Patient-Centered Dentistry for the San Jose Community

Whether you need a tooth restored or a simple cleaning, Dr. Koo and his team offer the skilled and compassionate care you need to keep your smile healthy. From the welcoming atmosphere to the attentive service, you’ll feel at home from the very first visit. Schedule your appointment today!

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My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Koo for about 30 years. We plan to remain his patients for another 30 or so - if we make it to 100! Dr. Koo will have to retire before we will change dentists.

Marcia H.

I've seen Dr. Koo three times now and my teeth have never felt or looked better! I will say that I've never been more confident and felt more at home than I do with Dr. Koo. I believe that he really cares about his patients, this is a major plus for me considering some of my past dental experiences with other dentists. The first time I went in he repaired some poor dental work I had done by another dentist. This was a big problematic area for me but he accessed the issue and I've had no problem since. Recently, Dr. Koo recommended I explore a whitening procedure (I DRINK WAY TOO MUCH COFFEE) and after I was finished the process my teeth literally have never looked better! Highly recommend this office, front desk staff is super awesome too!

Sean V.

Let me start off by saying that I have been seeing Dr. Koo for over 25 years now and I don't ever plan on seeing anyone else. Over the years Dr. Koo and his staff (from the front desk to his dental assistants) have been courteous, caring, and extremely helpful to my entire family and I. From the latest equipment, to years of knowledgeable experience, there has never been a dental issue that Dr. Koo has not been able to assist me with.

The entire staff is not only friendly but very informative and helpful. They all work together very well to keep the appointments, service, and overall practice running smooth. They will do their absolute best to accommodate your schedule when making appointments and will work with you to find a time that works best.

Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the service, support, and care that Dr. Koo and his staff have provided me over the years. My family and I are truly grateful to have such a knowledgeable, professional, and friendly dentist that we have been fortunate enough to be able to count on for over 25 years.

Mahonn G.

Our family has gone to Dr. Koo's office for over 20 years. From everyone in the front office to Dr. Koo himself, we are greeted warmly and treated with TLC. Cindy and Bobbie take care of our appointments and finances and Mari is the best in preventive care. The entire staff works well as a team.

Anonymous

Everyone in the office is so nice. I love my dental hygienist, she is very thorough and pleasant!

Leticia W.