Dental implants
Your Smile, Whole Again
Permanent dental implants in Santa Barbara, planned by a dentist who treats every case like the only one.
One tooth or every tooth. Free consultation.
We know what you've been working around
You don't have to keep planning your life around a missing tooth.
The tooth nobody sees. The denture that slips. The photo you avoided. The 'I'll deal with it eventually.' Patients who finally come in all say the same thing: I should have done this sooner.
Meet your dentist
Dr. Shawn Hlavaty
NYU dental degree. Advanced implant training through NYU in collaboration with the Oral Surgery Clinics at Bellevue Hospital and NYU Medical Center. Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Global Dental Implant Academy. 17 years in Santa Barbara. A landscape architect's eye for natural fit and shape — the implant that goes in will look like the tooth that was there.
How it works
A simple three-step plan.
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Free consultation.
3D imaging to evaluate your jawbone, gums, and bite. We walk you through what is possible and what each option would cost.
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A treatment plan you understand.
Written, prioritized, transparent pricing. We tell you whether bone grafting is needed and what to expect at every stage.
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Implant placement.
Most patients qualify for same-day implant placement with a temporary tooth, so you do not leave the office with a gap.
Implant options
Implants for every situation.
Whether you're missing one tooth or every tooth in an arch, there's a fit. Your consultation tells us which is right for your case.
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Single Tooth Implants
One missing tooth, replaced for life. Looks, feels, and brushes like a natural tooth.
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Multi-Tooth Bridges
Two or more missing teeth supported by implants — no need to grind down healthy neighbors.
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Full-Arch All-on-4 or All-on-6
Retire your dentures. An entire upper or lower row of teeth supported by as few as four implants.
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Implant-Retained Dentures
Snap-in stability. No slipping, no clicking, no adhesive.
Why implants last
They replace the root, not just the tooth.
A dental implant replaces both the root and the crown of a tooth. The titanium post fuses to your jawbone in a process called osseointegration, which stimulates the bone the way a natural root does. That stimulation is why implants prevent the facial collapse that comes with long-term denture wear. With proper care, implants can last decades. They never get cavities.
Same-day implants
Walk out with a tooth, not a gap.
When your case allows, we place the implant and a temporary tooth on the same day. You walk out of the office with a working tooth in place while the implant heals beneath the gum. The final restoration goes on after healing. Not every case qualifies. Your consultation will tell us whether yours does.
Pricing you can see
Implant pricing, in writing.
Implant pricing varies by case, but our typical ranges are below. Your written treatment plan will give you the exact number for your case before any work begins.
Financing available through CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry. PPO out-of-network reimbursement help available. HDA Membership members receive 25% off.
What happens if you wait
The case that's simple today gets harder every year.
Jawbone loss begins within months of losing a tooth, and accelerates the longer the area sits empty. Adjacent teeth shift. Bite alignment changes. Bone grafting can sometimes restore options, but it adds time and expense. The right time to start the conversation is the same time you started thinking about it.
What patients are saying
Like an artist with a smile.
From the moment I stepped into the office, my lifelong fear of dentistry began to dissolve. The staff was welcoming and attentive, with the dental environment modern, calm, and impeccably clean. When I first met Dr. Hlavaty, he reassured me that my infected gums and decayed lower teeth would not only be treated and returned to health but functionally restored with beautifully fitted crowns. From the beginning of my treatment through its completion, I consistently felt I was in the hands of a very highly skilled and caring professional. Now, in this reflective moment, I only wish you could see me smile.
Dr. Hlavaty has been my dentist for years. He is always kind and honest about what treatments and options are available for my teeth. I have dentist anxiety and have a lot of issues with my teeth. He has helped me get my mouth back in order and my smile back. He was able to save some of my teeth and my crowns look amazing. His new office is beautiful and the staff is so caring and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Hlavaty and will come back soon for another implant and because of him, I am no longer scared to go to the dentist.
I found Dr. Hlavaty dental art through my client Lisa, who works there. I am so grateful. Thank you Lisa! This is honestly the best dentist I have ever been to. From the office staffs to the Doctor. Dr Hlavaty is like an artist, skilled, professional, explaining everything so thorough and he is personable. All the office staffs were friendly, caring, kind, taking time to answer questions diligently. The office is modern, clean, well appointed and feels almost more like a spa rather than Dr/Dentist office.
Making it work financially
An investment in something permanent.
Implants are an investment in something permanent, so we treat the financial conversation the same way we treat the clinical one: clearly, honestly, up front. PPO patients receive out-of-network reimbursement help. HDA Membership members: 25% off. Monthly financing through CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry breaks the investment into payments that fit your life.
Start with a free consultation
Find out what's possible.
Tell us briefly what's going on, and we will set up a free implant consultation with Dr. Hlavaty. No pressure, no obligation, no surprises.