Treatment
Implant Consultation
A consultation with an exam, imaging, and a written treatment plan — direct answers about candidacy, cost, and timing before you commit to anything.
- A clear candidacy answerImaging-based evaluation of your bone, gums, and health history — including a straight answer if implants are not your best option.
- Written, itemized pricingEvery component and any preparatory procedure listed separately, so you can compare quotes accurately.
- Financing reviewed in the same visitPayment plans through third-party partners can be explored before you leave, subject to credit approval.
- No-pressure formatThe consultation exists to give you information. You decide the pace from there.
Every implant treatment at California Dental Implants Specialists starts the same way: a consultation that tells you, plainly, whether implants are right for you, what treatment would involve, and what it would cost.
The visit includes an exam and X-rays, and a CT scan — priced separately — maps bone volume and anatomy so your doctor can plan the implant's position rather than guess at it. It ends with a written plan that separates every component — implant post, abutment, crown, and any preparatory work — so there are no surprises later.
The consultation is also how you use our $699 dental implant offer. $699 covers the titanium implant post, the implant consultation exam, and X-rays; the CT scan, abutment, crown, and sedation are priced separately and appear as their own line items in your plan.
How it works
Reach out
Call or send the contact form and choose the office that suits you — Huntington Beach, Pacifica, Marina del Rey, or Downey.
Health history and goals
We review your medical and dental history, medications, and what you want treatment to achieve — from replacing one tooth to leaving dentures behind.
Exam and imaging
Your doctor examines your mouth and reviews imaging of your bone, nerves, and sinuses to see what your anatomy supports.
Treatment discussion
You and the doctor walk through the options that genuinely fit your case — single implant, bridge, overdenture, or full-arch — with their trade-offs.
Written plan and pricing
You leave with an itemized plan, a realistic timeline, and financing options if you want them. What happens next is up to you.
Who it's for
A consultation is the right first step for anyone missing a tooth, facing an extraction, struggling with loose dentures, or comparing implant quotes from other offices. It is especially worthwhile if you have been told elsewhere that you “don’t have enough bone” — imaging often reveals more options than expected.
Recovery
A consultation is an exam and a conversation — there is no procedure and nothing to recover from. If you decide to move forward, your written plan will spell out exactly what healing looks like for your specific treatment.
Honest limitations
The honest caveats about a consultation are simple: it may reveal that you need preparatory work — such as gum therapy, an extraction, or bone grafting — before an implant is safe to place, and in some cases the best recommendation is not an implant at all. Sometimes saving a natural tooth or choosing another restoration makes more practical and financial sense, and if that is true for you, we will say so.
Prepare your questions
Pick what matters to you and we'll build a short list of questions to bring to your consultation. Print it, or keep it on your phone.
Tick one or more topics above to see your questions.
Cost and what's included
- Is this price for the implant post only, or the post, abutment, and crown?
- What does the CT scan cost, and will it be listed on my written plan?
- What preparatory work do I need — an extraction or a bone graft — and what does each cost?
- Will I have a temporary tooth while the implant heals, and is it priced separately?
- Which follow-up visits and adjustments are included in the quote?
Read first: Dental implant cost guide · The $699 offer, explained
Financing and insurance
- What are the financing terms — total cost, length, and monthly payment?
- Can you check what my dental plan may contribute before treatment starts?
- Which parts of the plan does insurance usually not cover?
Read first: Financing & insurance
Am I a good candidate?
- What did my imaging show about bone height, width, and the position of nerves and sinuses?
- Do I need anything done first to make an implant possible?
- What are my options besides an implant, and how do they compare for my situation?
- What material is the implant post made of?
Read first: Implant candidacy · Tooth replacement options
The procedure and comfort
- What are the steps from today to my finished tooth, and how long does each take?
- What numbing and sedation options are available, and how is sedation priced?
- How is the implant's position planned before surgery?
Read first: The implant process · Imaging & technology
Recovery and aftercare
- What should I expect in the first few days, and how much time off might I need?
- What can I eat while the implant heals?
- How do I care for the implant long term, and how often should it be checked?
Read first: Recovery & aftercare
Full-arch / All-On-X
- How many implants does my plan call for, and why that number?
- Am I eligible for temporary teeth on the day of surgery, and if not, what will I wear while I heal?
- What is the final bridge made of, and how is it maintained?
- What does the full-arch plan cost in total, written out line by line?
Read first: Full-mouth / All-On-X
Comparing another quote
- Can you itemize your plan the same way as the quote I already have, so I can compare line by line?
- Is anything on my other quote unnecessary, or missing from it?
Read first: Second opinions
My own questions
These are questions to ask, not medical advice. Your dentist will answer them for your situation after an exam and imaging.
Talk through your options with an implant specialist
A consultation covers your exam, imaging, and a written treatment plan with clear pricing — so you can decide with complete information.