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What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a whole tooth restoration. A dental implant is a screw-like post that is typically made of titanium. It is put into the jaw bone to replace the root of a missing tooth. A healing period is then required to allow the bone to begin bonding with the biocompatible post. A crown is then placed on top which replaces the tooth. Implants are a permanent and stable restoration that can replace a single missing tooth, several missing teeth, or even all of the teeth.





Single Implant with Custom Abutment
CBCT Scan & X-Rays
Sedation Options Available

2-3 Dental Implants, Abutments & Removable Teeth That Securely Snaps In and Out
High-Quality Prosthetic
CBCT Scan & X-Rays
Sedation Options Available

Dental implants, Abutments, Temporary & Permanent Fixed Prosthesis
High-Quality Full Arch Bridge
CBCT Scan & X-Rays
All Extractions & Bone Grafting
Sedation Options Available


Dr. Erick E. Di Matteo completed his dental degree at Universidad Santa Maria College of Dentistry and graduated in July 2001 with his doctor’s degree in dental surgery. After that, he enrolled in a one-year AEGD from 2003 to 2004 in which he started to find interest in periodontics. Immediately after the AEGD ended, Dr. Di Matteo started his master’s degree in periodontics and implants at Universidad Santa Maria and finished in 2006. He stayed in academia as a part-time faculty member of the Periodontology department for almost 7 years, alternating with a private practice focused on periodontics until 2015 when he immigrated to the United States of America. In 2018, Dr. Di Matteo started a 3-year residency seeking a Master of Science and a certificate in periodontics at the University of Florida, graduating in 2021. Dr. Erick Di Matteo has dedicated 18 of his 20 years of experience to diagnose, treat and study moderate to severe periodontal disease, perfecting multiple procedures that can go from soft and hard tissue management and regeneration, classic periodontal treatment, dental implants, and ensuring that every patient has the best quality treatment.
Dr. Erick E Di Matteo is also an avid tennis player, guitar aficionado, and definitely, a family-oriented man committed to his patients and family. Dr. Di Matteo also enjoys soccer, college football, biking, hiking, horses, and most outdoor activities.
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Dental implants are a wonderful alternative for treating empty spaces caused by tooth loss or for stabilizing a loose fitting denture. The procedure is virtually painless and is usually completed in 30-45 minutes.
Dental implants are a long term permanent solution for tooth loss. In most cases, dental implants offer the best aesthetics and can't be differentiated from your natural teeth.
Dental implants are a quick efficient solution to replace a missing tooth. A bridge requires cutting on adjacent healthy tooth structures or removing good crowns to close the space. Research shows a dental bridge has an average life span of 10 years and replacement becomes complicated when a bridge fails. A dental implant is maintained well, can last a lifetime.
Most patients that have had dentures for ten or more years have experienced a change in the way their denture fits and is retained. They will slowly lose bone over time making it difficult to chew on food or speak with their denture. A denture can physically be snapped onto a dental implant allowing for much more proficient speaking, chewing, and confidence in your denture.



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