Implant dentistry

Dental Implants in Corona del Mar

A dental implant is a titanium post placed into the jaw to take the place of a missing tooth root. Once the bone has grown around it, it carries a crown, a bridge, or an entire arch — and it behaves like a tooth you own rather than something you take out at night.

Dr. Polonus is an implantologist. Implants and full-arch reconstruction are the heart of his surgical practice, and he handles the whole case himself: the 3D planning, any grafting, the surgical placement, and the final restoration. You are not referred across town halfway through and handed back to a different team.

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What sets this apart

One doctor from plan through placement to final crown
3D-guided planning with in-office cone beam imaging
Oral and IV sedation available for surgical appointments

Treated by Dr. Zak Polonus, DDS MS at 2345 East Coast Hwy, Ste. C, Corona del Mar, CA 92625.

The implant treatments we provide

Single dental implants

Replacing one missing or failing tooth without touching the healthy teeth on either side, which is what a traditional bridge would require.

Multiple implants

Several implants placed in one plan, restored individually or joined as an implant-supported bridge.

Implant-supported crowns & bridges

Custom porcelain restorations built on your implants, shaped and shaded to disappear among the teeth around them.

Implant-supported dentures

Dentures anchored to implants instead of resting on gum tissue. No adhesive, no rocking, and you can eat what you like again.

Full-arch restoration (All-on-X)

A complete upper or lower arch carried on a small number of strategically placed implants — a fixed set of teeth, not a removable plate.

Bone grafting & site preparation

Rebuilding ridge width and height, socket preservation at the time of extraction, and sinus lifts, so there is solid bone to place into.

Why a missing tooth is worth replacing

Bone needs a tooth root to stay where it is. Within the first year after a tooth is lost, the ridge beneath it starts to shrink, and it keeps going. Neighboring teeth drift into the space, the opposing tooth drops down looking for contact, and the bite quietly reorganizes itself around the gap.

An implant is the only replacement that puts load back into the bone and stops that cascade. It is also why acting sooner usually means a simpler, less expensive case than waiting.

Planned in three dimensions before anything is placed

Every implant case starts with a cone beam scan, which shows bone volume, density, nerve position, and sinus anatomy. Dr. Polonus plans the position and angle of each implant against that anatomy, and against where the final tooth has to sit to work in your bite.

Careful planning is what separates an implant that lasts decades from one that looks acceptable and fails in five years.

How long it takes

A straightforward single implant usually runs three to six months from placement to final crown, most of which is healing rather than appointments. If grafting is needed first, add a few months. Some full-arch cases can carry a provisional set of teeth the same day the implants go in.

You are not without teeth in the meantime. We plan a temporary for any visible space so you can get on with your life while the bone integrates.

How it works

The path from first visit to finished work.

01
Consultation & 3D scan
Cone beam imaging, a digital scan, a review of your medical history, and a written plan with real numbers.
02
Site preparation
Extraction, socket preservation, or bone grafting where the ridge needs rebuilding first.
03
Implant placement
A guided surgical appointment, typically an hour or two, with sedation if you want it.
04
Healing & integration
Three to six months for bone to fuse to the implant, with a temporary in place for anything visible.
05
Final restoration
Your custom crown, bridge, or arch fitted, the bite balanced, and a maintenance schedule set.

Questions we get

Dental Implants, answered.

How much do dental implants cost in Corona del Mar?

Cost depends on how many implants are needed, whether grafting is required, and what kind of restoration goes on top. We give you an itemized written estimate after the 3D scan — before you commit to anything — and we confirm what your insurance will contribute.

Does getting an implant hurt?

The placement itself is done under local anesthetic and most patients are surprised how uneventful it is. Oral and IV sedation are available in the office. Afterward, expect a few days of soreness that responds well to over-the-counter medication.

How long do dental implants last?

The implant itself is designed to be permanent, and with good hygiene and regular maintenance, success rates over ten years are very high. The crown on top is the wearing part and may need replacing after ten to fifteen years.

Am I a candidate if I have been told I do not have enough bone?

Very often, yes. Insufficient bone is a grafting problem, not a dead end. Ridge augmentation, socket preservation, and sinus lifts are routine parts of Dr. Polonus’s surgical practice, and they are frequently what makes an implant possible after another office said no.

Are implants better than a bridge?

Usually. A bridge requires cutting down two healthy neighboring teeth and does nothing to preserve the bone under the gap. An implant stands alone and maintains the ridge. There are still cases where a bridge is the right answer, and we will say so when it is.

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Find out where you stand

A consultation and 3D scan tell us exactly what your case involves — bone, timeline, and cost, with no guessing.

New patients welcome
Most major PPO plans accepted
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