Yes. Paris Dental in Murrieta offers dental implants to replace single teeth, multiple teeth, or full arches. Planning includes 3D imaging and a written estimate, and most cases need several visits over a few months. Call (951) 577-8090 for an implant consultation.
Care built around you
A missing tooth changes more than your smile. Neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, the opposing tooth can over-erupt, and the jawbone underneath begins to shrink once it no longer receives chewing stimulation. Over time, a single missing tooth can reshape your bite and your face. Dental implants address the root of the problem — literally — by replacing the tooth root itself, not just the visible crown.
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over several months. Once stable, it supports a crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration that looks, feels, and chews like a natural tooth. Because the implant stands alone, the healthy teeth on either side are left untouched — unlike a traditional bridge, which requires reshaping neighboring teeth. For many patients, implants are the closest thing to getting their own tooth back, restoring both smile and everyday oral function.
Every implant plan at Paris Dental starts with a conversation, not a sales pitch. Dr. Noorullah Azim, DDS, evaluates your bone, gums, bite, and health history before recommending anything. Implants are planned after an examination and appropriate imaging, and referrals are recommended when specialist care is appropriate.
Is this the right care for me?
- You have one or more missing teeth
- You currently wear dentures and want something more stable
- You want a permanent solution, not a removable appliance
- You have sufficient jawbone to support implants or are open to bone grafting
- You are in good overall health for minor surgery
- You want to protect your remaining teeth and preserve your smile long term
How a dental implant works
An implant restoration has three parts working together. The implant post is the titanium root, placed into the jawbone during a minor surgical visit. The abutment is a small connector that sits on top of the post once healing is complete. The crown is the visible tooth, custom-made to match the shape and shade of your natural teeth — including metal-free ceramic options that blend seamlessly into your smile.
After placement, the bone grows around the post in a process called osseointegration. This typically takes a few months and is what gives implants their remarkable stability. During healing, a temporary restoration keeps your smile complete. Once the implant is fully integrated, the final crown is attached, and you can chew, speak, and smile with confidence. The result supports your oral health in a way no removable option can: the chewing forces transmitted through the implant help preserve the jawbone itself.
One tooth, several teeth, or a full smile
Treatment is scaled to what you actually need. A single missing tooth is replaced with one implant and one crown, leaving the adjacent teeth completely alone. Several missing teeth in a row can be restored with an implant-supported bridge, where two implants support multiple crowns — fewer posts, same stability.
For patients missing most or all teeth in an arch, full-arch implant solutions anchor a complete set of fixed teeth to four or more implants. This approach delivers a denture-free smile: teeth that stay in place while you eat, laugh, and speak, without adhesives or nightly removal. All-on-4 style treatment is one well-known version of this concept, and candidacy depends on bone volume, gum health, and your overall treatment goals.
Whatever the scale, the sequence is deliberate: examination, imaging, a written plan with estimated visits and costs, then treatment at a pace that suits your schedule and comfort.
Bone, gums, and honest timing
Implants need a solid foundation. If a tooth has been missing for a long time, the bone may have thinned to the point where grafting is recommended first. Bone grafting rebuilds the ridge so the implant has something secure to fuse with — it adds months to the timeline but dramatically improves long-term success. Healthy gums matter just as much: active gum disease must be treated before any implant is placed, because infection around an implant can cause it to fail.
Healing cannot be rushed, and anyone who promises you otherwise is not being straight with you. A straightforward single implant typically spans several months from placement to final crown; grafting or full-arch work takes longer. That patience pays off in a restoration that can serve you for decades. Your oral surgeon or periodontist may handle the surgical phase in complex cases — referrals are recommended when specialist care is appropriate, and Dr. Azim coordinates the restorative plan regardless of who places the post.
Your visit
We begin with your health history, concerns, and an examination. Dr. Azim explains the findings, appropriate options, expected visits, and estimated costs before treatment begins. Imaging — which may include 3D scans — shows bone height, width, and the position of nerves and sinuses, so the implant plan is precise before anything is scheduled. Timing and suitability depend on your examination. Referrals are recommended when specialist care is appropriate.
Planning ahead
There is no single price for implant treatment without an examination, because every mouth presents a different starting point. Ask for a written treatment estimate that itemizes each phase — imaging, extractions or grafting if needed, the implant post and abutment, the final restoration, and any sedation. Confirm insurance benefits or membership eligibility before proceeding, and ask which portions of the plan your PPO may help cover. Our team verifies benefits as a courtesy so the numbers are clear before you decide.
Plan with confidence
Ask for a written treatment estimate and confirm insurance benefits or membership eligibility before proceeding. Explore payment options or request an appointment.
Call (951) 577-8090 or visit Paris Dental at 24837 Jefferson Ave, Suite 206, Murrieta, CA 92562.
Keep exploring
- All-on-4 — a full arch of fixed teeth on four implants
- Dentures — comfortable removable options when implants are not the right fit
- Restorative Dentistry — crowns, bridges, and root canals that rebuild your smile