Palms is a diverse, working community in the southwest corner of Los Angeles, bordered by Culver City, Mar Vista, and Beverlywood, where residents value practical access to quality care without unnecessary complexity. When it comes to dental implants, Palms patients deserve the same board-certified surgical expertise available anywhere on the Westside, and Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center provides exactly that. Our office at 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90025 is approximately three to four miles north of Palms via Sawtelle Boulevard or Barrington Avenue, a drive that takes under 15 minutes on a typical day.
At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, dental implants are placed by board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons using in-house Cone Beam 3D imaging and IV sedation capability managed entirely in-office. The result is a streamlined experience that does not require hospital visits or separate provider scheduling. We also work hard to make implants financially accessible through payment plans and insurance verification so the cost picture is clear from the start. Learn about our surgeons and their approach.
Many Palms patients arrive at the implant conversation after a tooth was extracted, a bridge failed, or a partial denture became difficult to live with. Understanding what an implant actually is, and how it compares to the alternatives, helps make the decision clearer. An implant is a titanium post placed into the jawbone that serves as an artificial root. Once it integrates with the bone through osseointegration, a crown is placed on top, restoring the tooth completely. It does not require modifying the adjacent teeth, does not need to be removed at night, and does not rely on adhesive or clasps.
The long-term advantage is bone preservation. According to the National Library of Medicine, the clinical evidence base for dental implants spans decades and consistently supports their durability and safety as a tooth replacement modality. For patients who want to solve the problem once rather than manage it repeatedly, the implant is the right solution.
The cost of a dental implant should not be the reason a patient settles for a less effective solution. At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, we work to make the financial picture clear and manageable from the first consultation. We verify your PPO dental insurance benefits before any procedure is scheduled and provide a full itemized cost estimate. Many PPO plans include partial coverage for implant-related procedures when medically indicated, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
For out-of-pocket costs, we offer flexible payment options through CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry, all of which offer payment plans suited to high-value elective procedures. CareCredit and Cherry in particular often have low-interest or deferred-interest promotional options for patients who qualify. Our insurance and financing page has full detail on how we handle billing for Palms and Westside patients.
Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi trained at UCLA for his neuroscience degree and USC School of Dentistry for his DDS, earning the Dean’s List distinction and the John Ingle Research Award in 2009. Dr. Saman Vahedi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident in 2013 and 2014. Palms patients receive the same level of surgical training and board certification as the most demanding patients anywhere on the Westside.
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The cost depends on the number of implants, whether bone grafting is required, and what your insurance covers. We provide a full itemized estimate at your consultation after reviewing your imaging and verifying your benefits. We do not quote costs without evaluating your specific case, because the range is meaningful depending on your individual situation.
Yes. We work with CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry, all of which offer installment plans designed for high-value dental and medical procedures. Promotional low-interest and deferred-interest options are often available depending on your creditworthiness. We walk you through the financing options at your consultation alongside your insurance estimate.
Please contact our office directly to ask about consultation fees and what is included. Some consultations may include in-house imaging. We are happy to answer your questions over the phone before you schedule.
Osseointegration, the process by which the implant fuses with your jawbone, typically takes three to six months. During this period, daily activity is largely unaffected after the initial post-surgical recovery of two to three days. You are not sidelined for months — the healing is largely passive and does not interfere with your normal routine.
Yes, in many cases. Long-term tooth loss leads to bone resorption, which may require a bone grafting procedure before implant placement. We evaluate the extent of bone loss using Cone Beam 3D imaging and give you an honest assessment of what is needed and whether it is feasible at your consultation. Many patients who assumed they had waited too long are good candidates after grafting.
Yes. Our role is to perform the surgical phase, including implant placement and any bone grafting. Your general dentist or prosthodontist places the final crown after osseointegration is confirmed. We communicate with your provider throughout the process and provide them with complete documentation of the implant position and specifications for a smooth handoff.
Palms residents looking for quality dental implant care close to home will find Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center a short drive north, staffed by board-certified surgeons and built to serve the full West LA corridor. We make the cost picture clear, work with your insurance, and offer payment plans that make implants financially accessible without compromising the quality of care you receive.
Request your consultation online or reach us at our contact page. We serve patients from throughout West LA, including West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Westwood. View all the communities we serve on the Westside.
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