Implant Dentistry - Cerritos, CA
Innovative Dentistry
Meets Artistic Excellence
Choosing us means selecting a path where transformation meets artistry. We understand that your smile is unique, so we take pride in crafting each smile to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Led by the skilled hands of Dr. Shawn Hofkes, we merge a keen eye for dental perfection with the precision of an artist.
Located within a cutting-edge facility in Cerritos, CA, we harness the latest advancements in dental technology and a state-of-the-art in-house dental lab. Here, we employ the magic of smile design dentistry, ensuring that your fresh, brand-new smile radiates confidence and showcases the unique beauty that defines you.
Creating Stable Foundations
for Flawless Smiles
At OCLA Implant Center, we create flawless smiles personalized to your unique needs by blending extensive expertise, exquisite attention to detail, and top-notch dental craftsmanship. Unlike some corporate implant centers, you’ll never receive an off-the-rack smile from our team. We customize every aspect of your smile journey, from the bone up, while addressing your unique goals and dental concerns. We aim to create fully functional and aesthetically pleasing smiles for our patient’s love for life.
Dr. Shawn Hofkes
Dr. Hofkes graduated from the University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, top of his class and on the Dean’s Honor list every year. He completed his internship in oral surgery at USC-LAC Medical Center, now the Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Hofkes received advanced training in oral surgery and dental implants at the Global Institute for Dental Education and continues to expand his implantology skills through the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Hofkes established his practice in 2014 with the aspiration and vision to create a forward-thinking, modern, and patient-centric practice where every patient is treated like family. He is committed to publishing research in oral medicine and dentistry, with articles in The Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of Radiology.
Multiple Options, One Complete Smile
Dental Implants
No other tooth replacement solutions come closer to replicating natural teeth in strength and appearance than dental implants in Cerritos, CA. Inserted directly into your jawbone in a predetermined location, the biocompatible implant post-fuses with the underlying bone. The implant post functions like a natural tooth root to solidly support a single crown, bridge, or full mouth prosthesis. The interaction between the implant and bone prevents additional bone deterioration and stimulates new growth.
Full Mouth Dental Implants
With the All-on-4 implant procedure, most patients don’t require bone grafting. As the name implies, the All-on-4 protocol relies on at least four strategically placed dental implants per arch. The posterior (back) implants are angled to increase the natural support of your jawbone. This streamlined protocol also enables placing a temporary full mouth prosthesis on the same day as surgery.
Zygomatic Dental Implants
Zygomatic implants are an option if the bone in your upper jaw isn’t dense enough, even with bone grafting, to support traditional implants. Zygomatic implants are much longer than their conventional counterparts because they’re placed in the zygoma bone (cheekbones). Zygomatic implants are considered a more complex procedure than traditional dental implants. A comprehensive evaluation by an experienced oral surgeon or implant specialist is necessary to determine if zygomatic implants are the right option.
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia is a specialized form of sedation used during surgical procedures to ensure patients are completely unconscious and pain-free. Dr. Hofkes administers medications that induce deep and dreamless sleep, allowing you to relax completely and comfortably. This approach is typically reserved for complex surgeries, ensuring patient comfort and allowing surgical teams to perform intricate procedures with precision and safety.
Your Best Life Starts with
a Brilliant New Smile at OCLA!
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We Cover All Your Smile Needs Under One Roof
Dr. Hofkes is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy and radiant smile for life. In addition to a full spectrum of implant solutions, he offers everything from routine exams and cleanings and emergency dentistry to wisdom tooth extraction and cosmetic dentistry in Cerritos, CA. Regardless of the dental care you need, Cerritos Dental Surgery aims to provide top-quality, comprehensive, and comfortable dentistry at one modern practice utilizing the latest dental technologies.
Building Relationships, One Consultation and Smile at a Time
Following regular hygiene treatments and dental checkups is the best way to maintain proper oral health and avoid any surprises. In addition to routine visits, it’s important to schedule initial consultations for procedures such as oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants. During your consultation, we ask about your concerns, goals, and objectives, in addition to performing an oral exam and asking about your past and current medical history.
At OCLA Implant Center, we look beyond what’s going on in your mouth and consider how different aspects of your lifestyle may impact your dental care and vice versa. We’ll provide a step-by-step review of the treatment, including the various technologies and materials used and what the experience will be like from your perspective. We aim to provide the best possible dental care for beautiful smiles and relationships that stand the test of time!