Expert Collaborative Care for Your Perfect Smile
At Dr. Eric Wiitala’s Scottsdale practice, we understand that dental implant treatment requires precision, expertise, and seamless coordination.
That’s why Dr. Wiitala works exclusively with a carefully selected team of specialists to ensure your implant journey is as smooth and successful as possible.
Our collaborative approach means you receive the highest level of care at every step, with all professionals working together toward your optimal outcome.
• Comprehensive Team Care:
Dr. Wiitala partners with hand-selected oral surgeons, periodontists, and lab technicians who share our commitment to excellence.
This collaborative network ensures every aspect of your treatment is handled by an expert in that specific field.
• Streamlined Process:
Our coordinated approach eliminates the confusion of managing multiple appointments with different offices.
Dr. Wiitala oversees your entire treatment plan, ensuring seamless communication between all specialists involved in your care.
• Personalized Treatment Planning:
Working together, our team develops a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs — from initial consultation through final crown placement.
A dental implant is the premier solution for replacing missing teeth.
With over 178 million Americans missing at least one tooth and more than 35 million missing all their teeth, dental implants offer the most natural and permanent replacement option available.
The implant itself is a titanium or zirconia screw that’s placed into your jawbone, where it integrates naturally through a process called osseointegration.
Once healed, a custom crown is attached, creating a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions exactly like your natural teeth.
Missing teeth create problems beyond appearance:
1. Initial Consultation with Dr. Wiitala
Your journey begins with a comprehensive examination and detailed treatment planning.
Dr. Wiitala evaluates your oral health, takes necessary imaging, and coordinates with our specialist network to design your optimal treatment plan.
2. Specialist Coordination
If bone grafting or complex surgical procedures are needed, Dr. Wiitala works with our trusted oral surgeons and periodontists.
All specialists are carefully selected for their expertise and commitment to patient comfort.
3. Implant Placement
The titanium or zirconia implant is precisely placed using advanced techniques.
Our team ensures optimal positioning for both function and aesthetics.
4. Healing and Integration
During the 3–6 month healing period, Dr. Wiitala monitors your progress, ensuring proper integration and addressing any concerns promptly.
5. Crown Creation and Placement
Working with our skilled laboratory partners, Dr. Wiitala creates your custom crown for a perfect match to your natural teeth.
Our collaborative approach focuses on making your implant treatment as comfortable as possible.
Contrary to what many expect, implant placement is typically less painful than a tooth extraction.
The jawbone has no pain-sensing nerves, and our team uses the latest techniques to minimize discomfort.
Nearly anyone with adequate jawbone density can receive dental implants.
Our team evaluates each case thoroughly, and when bone grafting is needed, our specialist partners ensure you have the foundation necessary for implant success.
Dental implants have the highest success rate of any dental prosthetic — over 95% — and with proper care, they can last a lifetime.
Implant costs vary based on individual needs, including whether bone grafting is required and how many implants you need.
Dr. Wiitala works with you to understand all treatment options and associated costs, helping you make an informed decision about your oral health investment.
While Dr. Wiitala believes implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement,
our team also offers bridges and partial dentures when implants aren’t suitable or when budget considerations require alternative approaches.
Experience the difference that collaborative, specialist-coordinated care can make in your dental implant journey.
Dr. Wiitala and his team of hand-selected specialists are ready to restore your smile with precision, comfort, and lasting results.
Contact Dr. Eric Wiitala’s office today at (480) 657-6981 to schedule your comprehensive implant consultation.
Our network of trusted specialists ensures you receive the highest quality treatment in a coordinated, patient-focused environment.
