Placed by a Periodontist - Dental Implants, Everett
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that goes into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth. Every implant here is placed by Dr. Betsy Mosquera, our periodontist, in the same Everett practice where you have your check-ups.
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Why Patients Choose Us
Placed by a Periodontist, in the Same Practice
Dr. Betsy Mosquera does all of the implants and all of the periodontal surgery at this practice, so nobody is referred out to a surgeon they have never met.
An implant depends on the bone and gum around it. If the bone has to be built up first, or gum disease treated, that happens here rather than becoming a referral and a wait. The crown on top is done by the general dentists you already see.
The Basics
What a Dental Implant Is
Implants are generally made of titanium and go into the jaw in place of the tooth’s root. There are three parts: the implant in the bone, an abutment through the gum, and the crown on top.
The bone grows around the implant and holds it there, a process called osseointegration. The American Academy of Periodontology notes that an implant replaces the root as well as the tooth, while a bridge or a partial denture leans on the teeth next to the gap.
What Implants Replace
One Tooth, Several Teeth, or a Denture
Implants support crowns, bridges and dentures, so one implant or several can cover very different situations:
- A single tooth, replacing the lost tooth and its root with one implant and a crown matched to your other teeth
- Several teeth, where implants can carry a bridge rather than it leaning on the teeth on either side
- A full arch, or a loose denture, where implants hold it in place, cut down movement and help prevent sore spots
Timeline
Months, Not Weeks
Not a one-appointment treatment. The implant and the bone bond over about two to six months before the replacement tooth goes on, and a bone graft or sinus lift beforehand adds four to 12 months. Ask Dr. Mosquera for the schedule for your own case.
The Process
What Happens, Step by Step
Six steps, spread over months rather than weeks:
Consultation and imaging
An exam and a scan: how much bone there is, where the nerves and sinuses sit.
Any groundwork
Gum disease treated first; a bone graft or sinus lift where the bone is too thin.
Placing the implant
A surgical appointment. Nitrous oxide or oral sedation is available if you want it.
Healing
The bone heals around the implant, and a dentist may provide something temporary meanwhile.
The abutment and the crown
Once the implant has integrated, your crown is fitted on top.
Check-ups
The implant is monitored as part of your regular periodontal exam.
Suitability
Are You a Candidate?
Health matters more than age, according to the ADA’s patient library. What gets assessed:
- Bone and gums. Enough bone to hold the implant, and gums free of periodontal disease.
- General health. Chronic illness such as diabetes or leukemia can interfere with healing.
- Diabetes. Not an automatic no: poorly controlled, above 8% HbA1c, does worse; well controlled, at or below 7%, often does as well as no diabetes.
- Smoking. One meta-analysis of more than 150,000 implants found a 140.2% higher failure risk in smokers.
- Bone medicines. Tell us if you take them. The ADA says they do not appear to rule an implant out.
- Age. Health matters more than age, though in younger patients we wait for the jaw to finish growing.
Some of these change the plan or the order of treatment. Others can mean an implant is not the right answer, which is better said before treatment than after.
Groundwork
When a Bone Graft Comes First
When a tooth has been gone a while, the ridge is often left with too little bone to hold an implant. A bone graft fills that void with bone or a bone substitute, and in the upper back jaw a sinus lift does the same where the sinus sits close above the roots. Dr. Mosquera does both here.
The bone is then usually left to develop for four to 12 months before the implant goes in, so it is worth knowing at the planning stage rather than partway through.
Aftercare
Looking After Implants
An implant restoration is decay-resistant, but the American Academy of Periodontology is clear that an implant can still become diseased like a natural tooth. Across 102 studies, 46% of implant patients had inflammation of the gum around an implant and 21% had the form that reaches the bone. Caught early it is often reversible; once the bone is involved it usually needs surgery.
So the care is ordinary but it matters: brush and clean between your teeth as usual, keep your check-ups and cleanings, and tell us straight away if an implant feels loose or painful, or the gum around it bleeds. Implants can fail, and the FDA’s named risks include the abutment screw loosening and difficulty cleaning around the implant. One practical note: mention your implants before an MRI or X-ray, because they can interfere with the images.
Cost & Payment
What Do Dental Implants Cost?
It depends on how many teeth are being replaced, whether a graft or a sinus lift is needed first, and what your plan covers. Call the office and we will go through what your treatment would involve before you decide on anything.
Does insurance cover implants?
Plans differ widely: some cover part of the treatment, some the crown but not the surgery, some nothing at all. We are in network with Delta Dental/Washington Dental Service, Regence, Premera, Aetna and Cigna. Call the office and we will check your own plan with you.
If you do not have insurance
Tell us when you book and we will go through the options. CareCredit is available for larger treatment.
Want to know what your plan covers?
Call the office and we will check your benefits before you come in.
Your Periodontist
Dr. Betsy Mosquera Places Every Implant
One person does the surgical half of every implant at this practice, and it is not a rotating referral: it is Dr. Mosquera, our periodontist.
Periodontist
Dr. Mosquera obtained her periodontist degree from Saint Louis University in Missouri. She places every implant at Icon Dental Center and does the practice’s periodontal surgery.
What She Handles
Implant surgery, and the groundwork for it
An implant depends on the bone and the gum around it, and that is what Dr. Mosquera treats. In this practice it means one person, in one place, for all of it:
- Placing the implant
- Bone grafts and sinus lifts, when the bone needs building up first
- Treating gum disease before an implant goes in
- Checking the implant at your periodontal exams afterwards
Your General Dentists
The Crown That Goes on Top
Once the implant has healed, the crown that sits on it is made and fitted by the general dentists you already see for check-ups and fillings. Crowns here are ceramic, made in a lab from digital impressions.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Nadia Aboulhosn provides gentle, personalized dental care with a focus on patient comfort and long-term oral health. Originally from Brazil, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2009.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic, and is known for her warm approach, clear communication, and strong community connection.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Raised in Mukilteo and a proud graduate of the UW School of Dentistry (Top 10 of her class), Dr. Valentine is passionate about blending modern techniques with patient-centered care. She speaks Cantonese fluently and focuses on delivering high-quality, comfortable dental experiences for patients of all ages.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Kwok earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington and returned to her hometown after eight years practicing in Milwaukee. She is fluent in English and Cantonese, and is certified in cosmetic dentistry. From routine check-ups to more complex treatment, she is known for a warm, unhurried approach that puts patients at ease.
Not sure an implant is the right answer?
Book a consultation and Dr. Mosquera will tell you what your case actually needs, and whether an implant is the right answer for it.
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Thinking about an implant, or want to know whether you are a candidate? Call the office or book online and we will find you a time that works. We see patients from Everett, Silver Lake, Mill Creek, Mukilteo and Lynnwood.
Icon Dental Center - Everett
Address:
1820 100th Pl SE Suite B, Everett, WA 98208, United States
Phone:
(425) 337-2400
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Sun & Fri: Closed
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Placing an implant is a surgical procedure, and Dr. Mosquera will go through what it involves before the day. Afterwards your dentist may suggest soft and cold foods while you heal. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available here if the appointment itself is the worry.
Months rather than weeks. The implant and bone bond over about two to six months before the replacement tooth is attached, and a graft or sinus lift first usually adds four to 12 months. You get the schedule for your own case at the planning visit.
A review of 18 studies put 10-year survival, counted per implant, at 96.4%, and its own more realistic analysis at 93.2%. Survival is not the same as success, which means the gum and bone around the implant stay healthy, so cleanings and check-ups still matter.
Not an automatic no, but smoking may affect healing and long-term success, and one meta-analysis found a 140.2% higher failure risk in smokers. You should hear that before treatment rather than after.
Common, and it often means the ridge no longer has enough bone. A bone graft can fill that in, and an exam and imaging will show whether it is needed.
Yes. Implants can stabilize a denture, reduce its movement and help prevent sore spots.
Dr. Betsy Mosquera, our periodontist. She places every implant at this practice. The crown that goes on top is made and fitted by our general dentists, so the whole treatment stays in one place.
Last updated: September 2026