Dental implants in Sacramento
One tooth, several teeth or a full arch, planned and placed in our Midtown office.
Reviewed by Dr. Maryam Saleh, DDS, FAGD · Last updated October 18, 2026
Dental implants at J Street, at a glance
J Street Dental Group places and restores dental implants in Sacramento for adults who are missing one tooth, several teeth or a full arch, or who have a failing tooth or a loose denture. At a consult in our Midtown office, your dentist examines the area, takes the x-rays and digital scans your case needs, and compares an implant with a bridge or a denture. Extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, implant placement and full-arch treatment are all done here, so you stay with one team from consult to final tooth.
Who it's for
Adults missing one or more teeth, or tired of a denture that slips.
What we offer
Single implants, implant bridges, implant-held dentures and full-arch implants.
Done in-house
Extractions, bone grafts, sinus lifts, implant placement and the final teeth.
Typical timeline
About 3 to 9 months start to finish, mostly healing time. A graft adds a few months.
Comfort
Full numbing, plus nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation if you're nervous.
Cost
A written estimate after your exam, with your insurance checked first.
How a dental implant works
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up: a small post in the jawbone, a connector called an abutment, and the tooth on top. Because it's anchored in bone, it doesn't rest on your gums like a denture or lean on neighboring teeth like a bridge, and it helps keep the jawbone from shrinking where the tooth was lost. For a plain-language overview, read what a tooth implant is, or see the treatment phases and recovery.
What are the 3 types of dental implants?
People usually mean one of three set-ups, and we offer all three:
- Single-tooth implant: one post and one crown, leaving the teeth beside it untouched.
- Implant bridge: two implants hold a bridge that fills a gap of several teeth, so you don't need one post per tooth.
- Implant-supported full arch: several implants hold a whole upper or lower set of teeth, either fixed in place or as a denture that snaps on.
Grouped by where they sit, nearly all implants today are endosteal (in the jawbone). Subperiosteal and zygomatic implants are specialist options for severe bone loss.
Why choose dental implants?
A gap matters for more than looks: neighboring teeth tip into the space, the opposing tooth drifts, and the bone underneath shrinks. An implant restores a full bite without reshaping healthy teeth. It isn't the only good answer, though. A bridge needs no surgery, and a denture usually costs the least up front. Our article on implants for a missing tooth compares the implant and the bridge side by side.
Full-arch implants (All-on-4 style)
If you're missing most of your teeth in one jaw, have several failing teeth or are tired of a loose denture, full-arch treatment replaces the whole row.
A small number of implants, often four or more, hold a fixed set of teeth you don't take out at night. Your dentist will explain whether a fixed arch or a removable implant-held denture suits your bone, bite and budget.
To clean a full-arch bridge, brush it twice a day and clean underneath with a water flosser or the special floss we show you. Regular maintenance visits let us check the implants and clean what you can't reach.
Your implant, step by step
Consult, x-rays and scans
Extraction or graft, if needed
Implant placed, then 3 to 6 months of healing
Your crown, bridge or full arch fitted
A straightforward case takes about 3 to 9 months, and most of that is healing, not time in the chair. A separate graft can add several months.
Dental implants with bone loss: grafting and sinus lifts
Losing a tooth, or wearing a denture for years, can thin the bone, but that doesn't automatically rule out an implant. A bone graft rebuilds the ridge, and in the upper back jaw a sinus lift adds bone beneath the sinus floor. Both are done in our office.
Who places your implant?
Implants can be placed by general dentists with implant training, oral surgeons, periodontists or prosthodontists. At J Street, our dentists plan, place and restore implants in one office, led by Dr. Maryam Saleh, DDS, FAGD, a New York University College of Dentistry graduate whose California residency included significant oral surgery experience. If your case is better suited to a specialist, we'll tell you before treatment starts.
What affects the cost of dental implants
There is no single price for an implant, because no two cases are the same. Your total depends on:
- how many teeth are being replaced, and whether the result is a crown, a bridge or a full arch
- whether you need an extraction, a bone graft or a sinus lift first
- the imaging your case needs
- the materials used for the final teeth
After your exam you'll get a written estimate before anything starts. We check your insurance benefits ahead of time, and a Financial Consultation walks you through your plan fee by fee. No dental insurance? Ask about our in-office PFH membership plan and payment options for larger treatment.
Visiting our Midtown office
Implant care takes a few visits over several months. We're at 2619 J Street in Midtown, an easy trip from Downtown, East Sacramento and Land Park, with street parking nearby and appointments from 7 AM, Monday to Thursday.
Related care: sedation dentistry for nervous patients, crowns, bridges and dentures, and checkups and cleanings to keep implants healthy.
Implant, bridge or denture? Every option, compared
Not sure which is right for you? That's a fine place to start your consult.
Insurance checked before your visit. No dental insurance? Ask about our PFH membership plan.
The area is fully numbed, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. Afterwards, expect soreness and some swelling for a few days; cold packs, soft food and the pain relief your dentist recommends usually keep it manageable. Pain that gets worse after the third day, or spreading swelling, is a reason to call us.
Dental implants are a well-established treatment. Like any surgery they carry risks, including infection, irritation of a nearby nerve, sinus problems in the upper jaw, and an implant that doesn't fuse with the bone. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and gum disease raise those risks, so your dentist reviews your health history and treats gum disease first.
A dental implant has three parts: a biocompatible titanium or ceramic post placed in the jawbone, a custom abutment that connects it above the gumline, and a lifelike crown, bridge or full-arch set of teeth secured to the abutment.
Most implant treatment takes 3 to 9 months. After the post is placed, a 3- to 6-month healing period called osseointegration lets it fuse with the bone; then your custom crown or bridge is made and fitted. A separate bone graft can add several months.
Often, yes. A bone graft or sinus lift can rebuild the area first. For a full arch, angled implants can sometimes use your existing bone and reduce the need for grafting.
With daily cleaning and regular checkups, an implant can last a lifetime. The post rarely fails once it has fused with the bone. The crown or teeth on top see normal wear and may need repair or replacement after 15 to 20 years.
Some dentists suggest skipping dairy for the first day or so, mostly because it can upset the stomach after sedation or antibiotics. Advice varies, so follow the aftercare sheet your dentist gives you.
Stick to soft, cool foods for the first few days and chew on the other side. Most people ease back into usual meals over the following weeks, but keep hard or chewy food off the implant until your final tooth is in place.
An implant combines minor surgery, imaging, custom parts and a lab-made crown or bridge, over several visits and months of follow-up. Grafting or extractions add to it. You'll get a written estimate before anything starts, and we check your insurance first.
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2619 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816