Implants since 1995
Dr. Guerra's office has been regularly placing dental implants since 1995 and has placed well over 2,000 implants.
Dental Implants
Dental implants explained clearly before anyone talks treatment.
Implants can replace one tooth, several teeth, or help stabilize loose dentures. At GFID, patients can talk through the full path: bone support, healing time, cost factors, comfort options, and whether an implant, bridge, or denture is the right fit.
Place and restore
The office can place implants and restore them with crowns, bridges, or locator-retained removable denture systems.
Problem implants
If an implant placed somewhere else is bothering you, the team can evaluate the problem and explain what can be done next.
Options
One missing tooth, several missing teeth, or loose dentures.
The right implant plan depends on how many teeth are missing, how much bone is available, how the bite works, and what the final tooth or denture needs to do.
Single Tooth Implant
A single implant can replace one missing tooth with a crown that does not need to come in and out.
Implant Bridge
An implant-supported bridge can replace multiple missing teeth without using a removable partial denture.
Locator-Retained Dentures
Special snap attachments can help stabilize complete dentures while still letting the patient remove the denture for cleaning.
Visit Flow
The consult is where the real answer starts.
Evaluate the implant site
The team reviews the missing tooth area, bone level, bite, medical history, and the type of replacement needed.
Take images and models
Radiographs, models, and digital scans help Dr. Guerra measure the site and plan correct implant placement.
Plan the guide and restoration
The implant plan is not just surgery. It also includes how the final crown, bridge, or denture attachment will fit.
Heal before final teeth
Many implant cases need several months for the bone to grab the implant before the final abutment and crown are made.
Cases
Before and after implant examples.
Keep these only if Dr. Guerra approves the cases for the new public website and confirms the images are okay to publish.
Questions
Ask the Dentist
Common implant questions.
How do I find out if I can have implants?
The office can schedule an evaluation of the implant site, review bone level, take radiographs and models, and let Dr. Guerra evaluate the case and surgical guide needs.
How much do implants cost?
Cost depends on the number of implants, the type of crown or bridge, whether implants support a denture, and whether extra steps such as grafting are needed. The office can provide exact cost at the consult.
Why can implants take several months?
Implants are restored in stages. After placement, many patients wait about 6 to 8 months for the bone to grow around and stabilize the implant before the final abutment and crown are made.
Can implants help very loose dentures?
Yes. Complete denture cases often involve several implants with Locator attachments that snap into the inside of the denture for better stability.
Does GFID do fixed screw-retained full-arch dentures?
GFID focuses on locator-retained removable denture systems. These allow the patient to remove the denture for daily cleaning.