Dental Implants in Newport Beach
Missing a tooth, or have one that can’t be saved? At Enamel General & Cosmetic Dentistry, your dental implant consultation is free.
Implants are placed by Dr. Vagan Tapaltsyan, DDS, PhD, a former UCSF implant dentistry instructor, and restored by Dr. Joseph Kabaklian, DMD, here in our Newport Beach office near John Wayne Airport.
We use Straumann implants, plan every case with a 3D scan, and offer oral sedation if you’re nervous.
PPO insurance and monthly financing can help with the cost, and you’ll see the same doctors from your first visit to your final tooth.
Are you a good candidate for dental implants?
Most adults who are missing one or more teeth can get implants after a proper evaluation. During your free consultation, we look at:
- Bone: Is there enough jawbone to hold the implant? If not, a bone graft can often rebuild it first.
- Gum health: Gum disease needs to be treated before an implant is placed.
- Overall health: Uncontrolled diabetes and some medications can slow healing, so we review your medical history.
- Smoking: Smoking raises the risk of implant problems. We’ll talk honestly about what that means for you.
- Grinding: If you clench or grind, we may recommend a night guard to protect your new tooth.
If an implant isn’t the right choice for you yet, Dr. Kabaklian will explain why and show you the alternatives, such as a bridge or a denture.
You’ll leave with a clear plan either way.
Types of dental implant treatment
Single tooth implant
One implant and one crown replace one missing tooth. Your neighboring teeth stay untouched, and the new tooth looks, feels and cleans like a natural one.
Multiple teeth: implant bridge
When several teeth in a row are missing, two implants can support a bridge of three or more teeth, so you don’t need an implant for every tooth. Learn more about dental bridges and dental crowns.
Implant-supported dentures
If your denture slips or rubs, two to four implants can hold it firmly in place. Snap-on dentures stay put when you eat and speak, and you remove them to clean. See our dentures page.
Full arch implants (All-on-X)
For patients missing or losing all their teeth in one jaw, four to six implants support a fixed zirconia bridge that doesn’t come out. Our all-inclusive fee is $30,000 per arch. Read the details on our full mouth dental implants (All-on-X) page.
Dental implant vs. bridge vs. denture
An implant is the only option that replaces the tooth root, which is why it protects the jawbone and leaves your other teeth alone.
A bridge or denture can still be the right choice for some patients, and we’ll walk you through all three.
Dental implant | Dental bridge | Partial or full denture |
|---|---|---|
Yes | No | No |
No | Yes, they’re reshaped for crowns | Partials clip onto them |
Yes | No | No |
No | No | Yes |
Brush and floss like a natural tooth | Special floss under the bridge | Remove and clean daily |
Can last decades with good care | Often 10–15 years |
|
Highest | Moderate | Lowest |
Patient Before & After Smiles
Your dental implant process at Enamel, step by step
A single implant usually takes three to six months from placement to final tooth, mostly healing time. Every patient is different, so results and timelines may vary from person to person.
Here’s what happens at each visit.
- Free consultation. Meet Dr. Kabaklian, talk through your goals and see your options. The consultation is a conversation, not an exam.
- 3D scan and treatment plan. If you’re a candidate, a 3D CBCT scan ($295, credited to your treatment if you go ahead) shows your bone in detail. You get a written plan and fee, and our treatment coordinator, Jazmin, checks your insurance and financing options.
- Extraction and bone graft, if needed. A failing tooth can often be removed and the site prepared at the same visit.
- Implant placement. Dr. Tapaltsyan places the implant under local anesthesia, with oral sedation if you’d like it. Most single implants take about an hour.
- Healing. Over roughly three to six months, the bone bonds to the implant. If the tooth is visible when you smile, we can give you a temporary in the meantime.
- Your final tooth. Dr. Kabaklian takes a digital scan and places your custom crown, matched to your other teeth.
Everything happens in our office, and the same doctors see you through every step.
Replace Missing Teeth, Restore A Beautiful Smile
Is getting a dental implant painful? Comfort and sedation
Most patients tell us the placement was easier than they expected. The area is fully numbed, so you feel pressure but not pain. If you’re anxious, oral conscious sedation, a prescribed pill taken before your visit, helps you feel calm and relaxed (you’ll need a ride home). TVs on the treatment room ceilings give you something to watch.
Afterward, expect mild soreness and some swelling for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers usually manage it, and most people return to work the next day.
How much do dental implants cost in Newport Beach?
If you’re looking for prices, Dental Implants in Newport Beach: a single dental implant starts at $2,000-$3,000, and full-arch All-on-X implants are between $30,000-$40,000 per arch. The consultation is free.
If you’re a candidate, the $295 3D scan is credited to your treatment when you move forward.
You’ll get a written fee before anything begins, with no surprise add-ons.
What changes the price of an implant?
- How many teeth you’re replacing
- Whether a tooth needs to be removed first
- Whether you need a bone graft or sinus lift
- What goes on top: a crown, a bridge or a denture
- Whether you choose sedation
- How much of your PPO benefit is left this year
Insurance and financing for dental implants
We accept all PPO dental plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare, Guardian, Aetna, United Concordia, Beam and Principal. Many PPO plans cover part of the cost of an implant, crown or extraction, and we’ll check your benefits before you commit.
To spread the rest into monthly payments, apply with CareCredit, Cherry or Sunbit; it takes a few minutes and many plans include no-interest periods for qualified patients. No insurance?
Ask about our in-house dental plan, about $40 a month.
Meet your Newport Beach implant team
Your implant is planned together by a surgeon and a restoring dentist who work side by side in one office.
There’s no referral to another practice and no rotating associates.
Dr. Vagan Tapaltsyan, DDS, PhD: implant placement
Dr. Tapaltsyan earned his DDS and a PhD in regenerative medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed postdoctoral research at UCSF and Harvard Medical School.
He taught at UCSF as an assistant professor and an instructor in its dental implant training program.
He has placed hundreds of full-arch implant cases. Meet Dr. Tapaltsyan
Dr. Joseph Kabaklian, DMD: planning and your new teeth
Dr. Kabaklian, “Dr. K,” earned his DMD at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2012 and has completed implant training through the Engel Institute and sedation training through DOCS Education.
He grew up in Newport Beach and has cared for patients here for about ten years. He designs and places your final crown, bridge or denture, and he’s the dentist you’ll keep seeing for checkups.
Jazmin, treatment coordinator
Jazmin walks you through your plan, your insurance and your payment options, so you know exactly what to expect before treatment starts.
Dental implants for Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Irvine
Our office is at 20162 SW Birch St, Suite 200, in Newport Beach, minutes from John Wayne Airport, with free on-site parking and easy access from the 405, 73 and 55. Patients come to us for implants from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Corona del Mar, Santa Ana, Tustin, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. We’re about 10 minutes from Costa Mesa and Irvine, and late appointments until 7 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays make it easy to come after work. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
Hours: Mon 9 am–6 pm · Tue 9:30 am–6 pm · Wed–Thu 10 am–7 pm · Fri 8 am–2 pm · 3rd Saturday of the month 8 am–2 pm
- Dental implant FAQs
How much does a dental implant cost in Newport Beach?
The cost of a dental implant depends on how many teeth you’re replacing, whether you need an extraction or bone graft, and whether a crown, bridge or denture goes on top. At Enamel General & Cosmetic Dentistry, your consultation is free, and you’ll get a clear written fee for your treatment before anything begins, with no surprise add-ons. PPO insurance and monthly financing through CareCredit, Cherry or Sunbit can help. Every patient’s needs are different, so costs vary from person to person.
Does dental insurance cover implants?
Many PPO plans cover part of an implant, the crown or the extraction, though annual maximums limit how much.
We accept all PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Guardian and Aetna, and we check your benefits before treatment.
Is the implant consultation really free?
Yes. The consultation is a chance to meet Dr. Kabaklian and learn your options; it isn’t an exam. If you’re a candidate, a 3D scan costs $295, and that amount is credited to your treatment if you go ahead.
Does getting a dental implant hurt? Can I be sedated?
The area is fully numbed, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain.
Oral conscious sedation is available if you’re anxious.
Expect mild soreness and swelling for a few days afterward.
How long does the dental implant process take?
A single implant usually takes three to six months from placement to final crown, mostly while the bone heals around the implant.
A bone graft can add a few months. Full-arch patients usually have temporary teeth in about two weeks.
Results and timelines vary for each patient, and we’ll give you your own estimate after your 3D scan.
Can I get an implant if I've lost bone?
Often, yes. A bone graft or sinus lift can rebuild the area before or during implant placement. Your 3D scan shows us exactly how much bone you have.
How long do dental implants last?
With good brushing, flossing and regular checkups, implants can last for decades. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and grinding raise the risk of problems, so we plan around them.
Who places and who restores my implant?
Dr. Vagan Tapaltsyan, DDS, PhD, places the implant, and Dr. Joseph Kabaklian, DMD, plans your case and makes your final tooth. Both work in our Newport Beach office, so there’s no referral elsewhere.
My implant failed at another office. Can you help?
Often, yes. We’ll take a 3D scan, find out why it failed and explain whether the implant can be saved or replaced. Second opinions are free.
Where is your office, and is there parking?
We’re at 20162 SW Birch St, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660, minutes from John Wayne Airport. Parking is free on site, and the 405, 73 and 55 freeways are close by.
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