Rebuild your Smile with Natural-looking Dental Implants
Don’t you hate it while enjoying lunch with your friends & family, only to have food particles get stuck in that gap where you had your tooth extracted a while back? And that’s not all. That unsightly gap mars your once beautiful smile, and you now smile less and less because you are self-conscious of your grin.
If you have had enough of your missing teeth, dental implants from I-Rise Dental are an excellent solution to fill that gap. Dr. Anu Mohan uses natural-looking dental implants to replace what trauma, gum disease, or decay has taken away.
The process of reviving your smile with dental implants
Dental implant treatment is done in several appointments over a couple of months. The first step of getting an implant is consultation with Dr. Mohan. We examine your mouth using dental x-rays & cutting edge 3D cone beam technology that uses 40% less radiation than industry average (we decided to invest in this state-of-the-art technology, keeping the patient’s well being in mind & because we truly stand by our motto “kind, compassionate, state of the art”). This helps evaluate dental tissues & structures & to ensure long term success & functionality of the implant treatment we offer.
Once your candidacy for dental implants has been approved, the rest of the procedure involves:
- Anesthesia: We administer local anesthesia for a pain-free procedure. However, if you have dental anxiety, you can discuss with Dr. Mohan our sedation options.
- Implant surgery: We use radiographs, and CT scans to identify the ideal implant position. Next, we surgically place a titanium fixture deep into the area. We then suture the surgical site to kick start the healing process.
- Healing: You need about 3-6 months for the implant post to fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. Once healing takes place, the implant is locked in place to support the artificial tooth.
- Abutment placement: After healing, we perform minor surgery to install an abutment (connector), which attaches the implant post to the artificial tooth. Abutment surgery requires about two weeks of healing.
- Final restoration: Once your implant and abutment are all set, we take your bite impressions to fabricate a crown, bridge, or denture that looks and fits like your natural teeth. 80% of the time; we use digital impressions for your convenience.
While dental implant treatment takes several months, most patients find it well worth the time and cost. A dental implant doesn’t feel like a replacement — it functions, feels, and looks like your natural teeth.
Dental Implants

Dental implants at I-Rise Dental - Dr. Anu Mohan

What is a dental implant?
Hello everybody, this is Dr. Mohan here from sunny San Diego. Welcome to my practice I-Rise Dental. We are located here in Del Mar, CA.
Today I am going to talk to you about dental implants. The dental implant is a fixture made up of a treated metal alloy.
It’s a titanium zirconia alloy that’s placed in your bones. The dental implant looks like a little screw post that goes into your bone. What goes on top of it is called the crown.
Who is an ideal candidate for a dental implant?
A dental implant is for anyone who’s missing a tooth. That said, it depends on your age or any medical conditions.
We will not recommend a dental implant on a growing child because the jaw is still growing, and we would not know where the dental implant ends after the growth is done.
Why should someone choose a dental implant?
If you are missing a tooth, we will offer dental implants as a first option because it helps the bone maintain its integrity and density throughout.
It also helps with not disturbing the adjacent teeth. So if you can afford a dental implant, you are doing great service to your dental health and the bone you have left.
Dental implants would be an ideal solution for missing teeth in the long term and it is in the bone, so it’s not going anywhere.
The position is not changing, so it helps you to maintain the dental integrity, function, and mastication of the way the teeth bite.
Are dental implants safe in the long run?
As dentists, we take absolute caution and care while we place a dental implant. The environment is sterile; everything we touch is sterile because we don’t touch anything outside the field.
The dental implant itself is treated many times to ensure they are sterile, and the outside of the dental fixture has properties that will ensure it’s not oxidized.
But after this, it is your responsibility as a patient at home to maintain the area by brushing, flossing and making sure you clean it well like your life depends on it.
Because if any food, debris, plaque, calculus, or tartar gets stuck around the dental implant, you are looking into an infection we call Peri-Implantitis.
Down the road, it can lead to failure depending on how much it has not been taken care of. So it depends upon you as a person how much maintenance you can do at home and how long your implant lasts with success.
Make an appointment with us today for all your dental implant needs.
Complete your smile with natural-looking dental implants
Need a dental implant in Del Mar, CA? Please dial (858) 465-8717 to book an appointment with I-Rise Dental. Our dental implants are designed to stay beautiful and strong for years!
Initial Reactions of Patients seeing their implant retained teeth for the first time.
Patient Bruce’s heartfelt testimonial captures the essence of this experience as he marvels at the sight of his new teeth, expressing his amazement at their perfect appearance and natural feel. He admires the remarkable results, exclaiming that his friend will be envious and commends the color and overall quality. Bruce thanks Dr. Mohan for his new implant-retained teeth. He compares his new teeth to his old, worn-out dentures, highlighting the vast difference in comfort and appearance. He emphasizes that the wait was worthwhile, expressing his deep appreciation for the exceptional transformation.

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How long have you been with that team?
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Frequently asked questions about dental implants
Are you tired of seeing a gap in your smile due to tooth loss? Are you curious about options for restoring your smile, including dental implants? Are you craving to eat & chew your favorite foods? Dr. Anu Mohan and her team at I-Rise Dental Boutique can assist you in learning more about Dental implants and whether or not they are suitable for you!
What are dental implants?
We at I-Rise Dental Boutique would describe a dental implant as a post that is put into the jaw bone, that would then serve as an anchor to place a tooth-crown, an implant-bridge or a denture on top of them. This is an excellent treatment option (unlike removable appliances such as dental bridges or dentures) for missing teeth as it allows for permanent restoration of smile & chewing/biting functionality. Dental implants are mostly made of a hard & inert material like titanium and looks like a post that is screwed into the jaw bone. At the top of this post is the abutment, which rests above the gum line. The abutment is fused into a zirconia crown, implant-bridge or denture and this would serve as your new tooth(teeth). This versatility makes dental implants a popular choice for many of our patients.
What steps are involved in placing a dental implant?
Patients often have questions about the process of getting an implant. Below are the different steps of the procedure:
• Planning. This is the most important first step of the process for getting dental implants. Dr.Mohan would take radiographs and cone-beam CT scans and also intra-oral scans, to study the potential implant site(s) and make sure that there are no other anatomical anomalies (bone density/ bone depth/ proximity to sinuses etc.) that could compromise the placement of a successful implant; sometimes this might entail additional surgical procedures like a sinus lift or bone grafting or Laser Assisted New Attach Procedure (LANAP). Also for an implant bridge or all-on-4 dentures, estimations are done on the number of implants needed and the type of implants needed (short/long/skinny/fat etc.) based on the patient’s unique anatomy. Care is taken to ensure that the future bite and grinding forces are well distributed among these implants.
• Sedation. Local anesthesia is administered prior to the start of surgery. Sometimes oral sedatives might also be administered to the patients, especially to those with high dental anxiety.
• Implant surgery. Based on the prior planning Dr.Mohan would then place the implants at the previously planned site(s) at the correct angles that were also previously planned. This is done in a sterile operating room under sterile conditions. After surgery another cone beam CT scan is taken to confirm the implant placements went as planned. Also 3D scans are taken at this point to prepare for crown/bridge/denture fabrication.
• Healing. Then, the implant site needs to heal, which can take 3-6 months as the jawbone fuses to the implant through a process called osseointegration. Dr.Mohan would recommend no strong forces (like bite or grinding) be applied around the implant site as that could compromise the osseointegration
• Post-op check. Dr.Mohan would call the patient a couple of days post-surgery to check the surgery sites and make sure no unforeseen complications have arisen post-surgery.
• Final Restoration. This is the most exciting part of the journey. The fabricated crown/bridge/denture with the abutment fused in it is now secured onto the implant(s).
This seems like a long process but it is important to understand that a foreign object is being put into the living bone and is being asked to fuse with it. So utmost care needs to be taken to ensure the success of this procedure. Dr.Mohan also offers 5 year limited warranty on these implants and the reason she can do so is because she stands behind her work and is making sure that no stone has been left unturned to ensure the success of these procedures.
How do I take care of my dental implants?
After you have had your smile & bite/chewing functionality restored with the help of dental implants + crowns/bridge/denture – you should take appropriate care to ensure their longevity. Brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly for cleanings and evaluations are critical to maintaining dental implants over time. If you follow Dr. Anu Mohan’s recommendations for care, you should enjoy your restorations for almost a lifetime! Dental implants typically have a high success rate, as long as they are done by a professional like Dr.Mohan who has the experience of successfully placing a number of these implants.
How do I determine if I am a good fit for the dental implant tooth replacement option?
An initial consultation appointment is the best way to determine one’s candidacy for dental implants or other tooth replacement options available at I-Rise Dental Boutique. Call (858) 465-8717 to speak to our friendly front office team about the benefits of dental implants and to decide if this is the restoration for you! Our office is conveniently located at 3790 Via De La Valle #208 and is open to new and returning patients in and around Del Mar, California.

Dr. Anu Mohan earned her DDS from the USC in 2014 and was on the Dean’s list.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including implants, crowns, bridges, clear aligners, and cosmetic and special-needs dentistry. She provides modern treatments to her patients in a safe, comfortable, and relaxed environment and adopts a holistic approach to suit every patient’s age and unique needs. She loves building long-lasting relationships with her patients.
Dr. Mohan has been featured in numerous journals and received the TOP General, Family, Implant and Cosmetic Dentist Award from Women in Medicine in 2021.
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