Dental Implants
Looking for dental implants in Albuquerque, NM? Don’t settle for just any practice. You have the opportunity to work with Dr. Alfred Lopez at Specialized Periodontal Implant Team.
He invests directly in your success with state-of-the-art technology and continuing education. Come experience the difference.
Our Training Sets the Foundation for Transformative Dental Implant Results
Dr. Alfred Lopez began his career with a strong foundation, having completed both a specialty periodontal program and a surgical internship. In the years since, he and his staff have continued to meet the high standards in the field of implant dentistry by pursuing more than 100 hours of continuing education each year.
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
What They Are
Simply put, dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed in your jawbone. When paired with connector pieces called abutments, they can secure custom crowns, bridges, or dentures. The result? A natural-looking and fully functional smile.
How They Work
Implants remain secure due to a natural process called osseointegration. During osseointegration, your implant fuses with your jawbone and becomes part of your anatomy. With good care, your implant can last a lifetime.
Who’s Eligible
You will need healthy gums and sufficient bone density to be a candidate for dental implants. Though periodontal disease and bone loss can put a pause on your treatment, it doesn’t have to be permanent. Dr. Lopez performs a range of services to improve your candidacy for dental implants.
What It’s Like Getting an Implant From Dr. Lopez
The Benefits of Dental Implants Make Them a Clear Solution to Tooth Loss
Whether you need a crown, bridge, or denture, implant-supported restorations offer all the benefits of traditional restorations — with a few extra advantages. Dr. Lopez recommends dental implants because of the:
Tired of slipping, sliding traditional dentures? Do you wish to avoid them entirely? Dental implants in Albuquerque help our patients enjoy the closest solution they can get to natural teeth.
If you lose a tooth, you also lose the critical stimulation its roots provide, leading to bone recession. With bone recession, comes additional tooth loss. Implants replace your roots to protect your bone health.
Though traditional restorations like dentures and bridges are better than dealing with tooth loss or damage, they can still make it hard to chew or talk. Implants provide improved oral function — and much-needed peace of mind.
“I've been seeing Dr. Lopez for the past few months, having dental implants installed. Every time I go, I'm treated very well, promptly, professionally, and friendly. This team knows how to put their patients at ease.” Gregory Miller
Hablamos Español
Albuquerque dental implant patients and their families deserve to find treatment using their preferred language. We proudly offer bilingual care, so that you and your loved ones fully understand every step of the process. Let us help you, starting with a consultation.
Are Dental Implants Covered
by Insurance?
Most insurance plans do not offer coverage for dental implants, despite the life-changing effects they can have on your health and oral function. However, your insurance may help cover the cost of your restoration and any preparatory procedures you need. We work with Delta Dental.
We Accept Multiple Payment Options
Our Albuquerque office makes paying for your care easy by accepting:
Credit Cards
Patients can use their own line of credit to pay for their treatment. We take most major credit cards, such as Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
Dental Financing
You can pay for your dental implants over time with convenient CareCredit® plans. Patients can find out immediately if they prequalify, bringing you that much closer to a new smile.
Cash
You’re welcome to cover your dental implant surgery with cash. You can even use it to supplement your financing, insurance, or personal credit card.
See How We Create New Smiles
After using cone-beam computed tomography to assess your smile, our periodontist can place premium Straumann dental implants.
Our Supplementary Surgical Procedures Can Make You an Implant Candidate
Many of our Albuquerque patients come to us after years of struggling with their oral health. If you’re worried you might not be eligible for implants, Dr. Lopez can help you become a candidate using supplementary care like:
Bone Grafting
Strengthen your jawbone and prepare it for implants with bone grafting. We stand out from other dental providers offering bone grafts because we use growth factors in your treatment. As a result, you can enjoy a streamlined recovery process and potentially even improved bone regeneration.
Tooth Extraction
Our Albuquerque patients commonly need their severely damaged or decayed natural teeth removed before they can move on to the implant procedure. Rest assured, we will never recommend removing a tooth when it can still be saved.
Periodontal Care
As a periodontist, Dr. Lopez specializes in gum disease treatment, like osseous surgery. He can lend more than 35 years of experience to your case to effectively reverse gum disease, no matter if it's in its earliest stages or a more advanced form of the condition.
"Dr. Lopez has my complete trust and that is a rare thing!"
Henry Kaiser
Albuquerque, NM
2024
I've been going to Dr. Lopez's practice for a couple of decades.
I've found him to be the most professional, competant and genuinely caring individual that I've ever run across.
Don Brunell
Albuquerque, NM
2023
Dr Lopez and his staff are all very kind, professional and very good at their work!I have a challenging mouth and am grateful to have such a talented a caring person taking care of it. I have had gum grafting, bone grafting, and several implants done by Dr Lopez. All of his work has been outstanding. Al Lopez has my complete trust and that is a rare thing! I highly recommend Specialized Periodontal.
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