
Stefanie Lopez, DDS, DDS
Stefanie Lopez, DDS
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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About Stefanie Lopez, DDS
Dr. Lopez is a leading dentist in the Santa Barbara area with expertise in family and children’s dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and more. Our dental hygienists have all mastered the art of gently and effectively providing your teeth with the deepest clean possible.
Our dental assistants are skilled, knowledgeable, and caring, and our front desk staff will serve you in an efficient, friendly manner to expedite your experience at our office. Additionally, our entire team understands the importance of continuing education (CE). For that reason, we complete many hours of CE courses every year. We do this to stay on top of the latest advances and technology in our field in order to bring exceptional care to our patients.
Credentials
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara UCLA School of DentistryAssociations
ADA California Dental Association American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Frank Spear Study ClubAwards
Omicrom Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor SocietyConnect with Dr. Lopez
Website: https://stefanielopezdds.com/Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Lopez
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a root-form titanium screw that is surgically placed in the jaw to create an anchor for teeth to be built upon. Dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth.

Single Posterior Implant
The majority of dental implants involve the replacement of a back tooth. Referred to as a single posterior implant, this procedure is typically less complex and less costly than many people expect.

Front Tooth Implant
Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing a missing front tooth in most cases. Front tooth implants are not as common as dental implants replacing missing molars or back teeth.

Mini Implants
Mini dental implants, sometimes referred to as MDI or narrow-diameter implants, can be an excellent option if you’re looking to replace lost teeth in areas with less bone volume or severely limited spacing.

Tooth Extractions
Sometimes referred to as “having a tooth pulled,” a tooth extraction is a very common oral surgical procedure in which a natural tooth is removed from the jaw. An implant may be placed after adequate healing time.

Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cap or cover that protects the tooth and restores it to mimic natural shape, size, and function. Crowns are make of zirconia or porcelain and can be either cemented or screw-retained.

Screw Retained Crowns
A screw-retained implant crown is a single-tooth fixed restoration that is secured to a dental implant by means of a screw. Screw retained crowns are popular due to the proven long-term success they deliver.

Cemented Crowns
A cemented crown is a dental crown that is secured to a dental implant using a luting agent similar to dental crowns cemented onto natural teeth. Cemented crowns are beautiful, functional, and extremely durable.

Dental Bridges
An implant bridge or dental bridge is a permanent option that replaces multiple missing teeth. It literally bridges areas that are missing one or more teeth and fill in larger spaces with natural looking crowns.

Implant Cosmetics
The goal of implant cosmetic dentistry is to create tooth-like restorations that are strong, mimic natural beauty and completely restore natural function. Think of cosmetic dentistry as plastic surgery for teeth.
