Implant-Supported Dentures in Castaic, CA
A denture that attaches to dental implants instead of resting only on the gums. It brings together two things this office already does: placing implants and fitting dentures.
Implant-Supported Dentures close to home in Castaic
Castaic sits near the lake and the open country at the north end of the valley, farther from our office than any other community on this list. After nine miles you should not sit in a waiting room, which is why five dentists share the schedule and appointment times are kept.
Castaic is an unincorporated Los Angeles County community at the top of the valley, with 18,937 residents in 2020 and a name drawn from the Chumash word Kaštiq. Castaic Lake, the State Water Project reservoir at the end of the California Aqueduct's West Branch, sits above the town. The trip to our office is a straight run down Interstate 5, which matters when tooth replacement means several visits.
Take Interstate 5 south about 5 miles and exit at Magic Mountain Parkway (SR-126). Head east on Valencia Boulevard, which becomes Soledad Canyon Road at Bouquet Canyon Road; the office is about 0.4 miles further on the north side.
22770 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa ClaritaHow implant-supported dentures works here
The practice's own implants page is plain about the limit of a regular denture: it replaces the teeth but not the roots, so the jaw bone underneath can keep shrinking and the fit can change. Anchoring the denture to a small number of implants answers both problems. The implants sit in the bone the way roots do, and the denture fastens to them, so it is far less likely to slide when you chew.
The implants page also lays out the steps: a post set where a root used to be, local anesthesia for most single and multiple tooth replacements, and about two to four months for the bone to fuse before the final teeth go on. Failing teeth can be removed first in the same office, and periodontist Dr. Dennis R. Hunt is on the team when bone or gums need work before implants.
Whether you are a candidate depends on how much bone is left, your health and your budget, and an exam with X-rays answers that. You will hear how this compares with a conventional denture or individual implants, cost included, before anything starts, and no one will push you toward the larger plan.
- Denture fastened to implants, not just resting on gums
- Implants act like roots in the jaw
- Extractions in the same office
- Periodontist on the team for bone and gums
- Compared side by side with a regular denture
- Interest-free financing for up to 12 months
Dr. Mori Rouhani, DDS (general and cosmetic dentistry) is part of the team that cares for Castaic patients.
Outstanding care - staff goes above and beyond to make sure patient is at ease and aware of the procedure. Dr. Rouhani is exceptional. I used to not like going to the dentist but now it’s not an issue.
Implant-Supported Dentures in Castaic: FAQ
Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care at 22770 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. From Castaic it is about 9 miles, about 15 minutes in light traffic. Take Interstate 5 south about 5 miles and exit at Magic Mountain Parkway (SR-126). Head east on Valencia Boulevard, which becomes Soledad Canyon Road at Bouquet Canyon Road; the office is about 0.4 miles further on the north side.
A conventional denture rests on the gums and relies on fit. An implant-supported denture attaches to implants in the jaw, so it moves much less, and the implants help keep the bone from shrinking.
Yes. X-rays show how much is there. If a site is thin, a bone graft may be an option, and Dr. Hunt's training is in gum and bone care.
Implants usually need about two to four months to fuse with the bone before the final teeth are attached. Extractions or grafts beforehand add time, and your plan will spell out each step.
