Missing teeth do more than affect how your smile looks. They change how you chew, how your jawbone holds its shape over time, and how confident you feel from one day to the next. Dental implants solve the problem at the root level — literally — by replacing the entire tooth structure rather than just the visible portion. The result is a restoration that looks, functions, and feels indistinguishable from a natural tooth. Unlike bridges that rely on adjacent teeth or dentures that sit on top of the gumline, implants fuse with the jawbone and stimulate the bone the way natural roots do, preventing the gradual bone loss that typically follows tooth loss. As part of our comprehensive restorative dentistry services in Buckeye, Dr. Mascarenas handles the implant restoration phase in close coordination with the oral surgery team next door — so your care stays coordinated from start to finish.
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root, topped with a crown, bridge, or full denture depending on how many teeth are being replaced. Unlike a bridge or a removable denture, an implant integrates directly with the bone through a process called osseointegration, giving it a level of stability that sitting on top of the gum simply cannot match.
Implants can restore a single missing tooth, support a bridge across several missing teeth, or anchor a full arch of replacement teeth for patients who have lost most or all of their natural teeth. That flexibility is part of what makes implant treatment such a versatile foundation for restorative dentistry, since the same underlying technology scales from the smallest case to the most extensive.
One of the most common questions patients ask is who actually performs implant treatment from start to finish. At Sonoran Dental Studio, Dr. Mascarenas focuses on the restorative side of care, which includes evaluating your candidacy, designing your crown, and delivering the final restoration. For the surgical placement of the implant post, patients are coordinated with Buckeye Dental Implants and Oral Surgery in Suite 218 of the same building — just steps away.
This matters most for patients who need a tooth extraction before implant placement. When a failing tooth occupies the implant site, removing it carefully — while preserving as much surrounding bone as possible — directly affects how well the implant integrates later. Once the extraction site has healed and the surgical team confirms the implant is stable, Dr. Mascarenas takes over to deliver the final crown at our restorative dentistry practice in Buckeye.
Not every patient needs the same implant solution, and the right approach depends on how many teeth need to be replaced and how much bone is available to support the implants. Patients missing a single tooth typically receive a single implant with a custom crown. Multiple adjacent missing teeth can often be restored with an implant-supported bridge rather than individual implants for each tooth. Patients missing most or all of their teeth may be candidates for implant-retained dentures, which use strategically placed implants to anchor a full arch in place — eliminating the slipping and adhesive requirements of traditional dentures. Dr. Mascarenas will evaluate your bone density, the number of teeth being replaced, and your overall treatment goals to determine which option gives you the best long-term outcome.
Implant treatment takes place in stages — understanding the timeline helps set realistic expectations before you begin. The process is coordinated between our office and Buckeye Dental Implants and Oral Surgery in Suite 218, so you are supported at every step.
A longitudinal study published through the National Institutes of Health found implant survival rates exceeding 97% at the 17-year mark, confirming that properly placed and restored implants are among the most durable tooth replacement options available.
Dr. Mascarenas built Sonoran Dental Studio around a concierge-style, patient-first philosophy, which matters most on a treatment as involved as dental implants. You will always receive a clear explanation of your options, a treatment plan built around your specific bone structure and goals, and honest guidance about which type of implant solution actually fits your situation rather than a generic recommendation.
We also work to make implant treatment financially realistic for patients without dental insurance through our in-house membership plan, along with financing options through Cherry and CareCredit for patients who want to spread the investment out over time. If you are ready to explore whether dental implants are the right solution for your smile, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mascarenas and take the first step toward a permanent restoration.
Down to the root, dental implants replace your whole tooth.
Source: National Library of Medicine
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