Who dental implant restoration is for
Implant restorations are for people who are missing one or more teeth and want a replacement that does not rely on neighboring teeth.
A missing tooth affects more than appearance. It can destabilize your bite, cause discomfort, let other teeth shift and change the look of your face over time.
How it works, step by step
- We examine your mouth, review your health history and discuss whether an implant is a sound option for you.
- The implant post is placed in the jawbone and given time to heal and bond with the bone.
- Once the implant is ready, we take an impression of it and your bite.
- A custom crown, bridge or denture is made to fit the implant.
- We attach the restoration, check your bite and show you how to care for it.
What to expect at our Hanford office
Our office focuses on the restoration, the part of the implant you see and chew with. Dr. Daniel Unzicker is a general dentist, and the surgical placement of the implant post may be coordinated with a specialist. At your consultation we will explain exactly who provides each step of your care and what the timeline looks like.
From start to finish, implant treatment takes several months because the bone needs time to heal around the post. The restoration visits themselves are similar to getting a crown.
Benefits
- Replaces a missing tooth without altering neighboring teeth
- Feels and functions much like a natural tooth
- Helps preserve bone where the tooth was lost
- With proper care, implants can last for decades
Aftercare
Brush and floss around an implant every day, just as you would a natural tooth. The crown cannot decay, but the gum and bone around an implant can become infected if plaque builds up.
Keep regular checkups so we can monitor the implant, the restoration and your bite.
Cost and insurance
Implant treatment has separate costs for the surgical placement and for the restoration. We will give you a clear picture of both.
Insurance coverage for implants varies a great deal from plan to plan. We will help you check your benefits.
Not everyone is a candidate. Bone volume, gum health, certain medical conditions and tobacco use all affect success. A bridge or partial denture may be a better choice for some patients.
You can pay your bill online, and our new patient page explains what to bring to your first visit.
Your dentist: Daniel W. Unzicker, DDS
Dr. Daniel Unzicker, DDS, provides dental implant restoration at our Hanford office. He is a general dentist who was born and raised in Hanford, graduated with high honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2012 and completed a general practice residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center.
Page last updated November 10, 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. If you have significant facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma to the head or jaw, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
