Denise
Procedures performed: Full mouth dental implants
CENTERforImplantDentistry
South San Francisco: fixed teeth for a city that works hard.
Dental Implants in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco patients, twenty minutes north, and the arch that was made well
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This Practice, At A Glance
Drive times are approximate, in normal traffic. Same-day permanent teeth apply to qualifying single- and multiple-implant cases; full-arch patients typically receive final custom-milled teeth in about 72 hours. Candidacy is confirmed after an exam and free 3D imaging.
Your surgeons
The Doctors Who Will Treat You
The oral surgeon and the implant specialist South San Francisco searched for are these two, who own the practice and are in the room for every case.
Real patients of this practice
Two Stories, In Their Own Words
Filmed patients describing their own treatment here, followed by before-and-after cases from our gallery. Each is one person's experience; your options, timing and results depend on your own examination.
Dental Implant Patient
An implant that failed somewhere else
They arrived carrying another provider’s work. What mattered was the in-house lab and both surgeons being hands-on — and the confidence it returned to their practice as a marriage and family therapist.
Yasaman · Full-Mouth Dental Implant Patient
She could always reach her surgeons
On the open line she had to Dr. Jain and Dr. Gupta whenever a question came up, the surgical team who treated her — and the precision of the finished work.
Transforming Smiles Since 2008
Your new life awaits Before & After
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Steven
Procedures performed: Full mouth dental implants
Yasaman
Procedures performed: Full mouth dental implants
The same before and after results may not occur for all patients.
The Industrial City · Biotech Capital
The Industrial City Made Things Well. We Still Do.
'South San Francisco, The Industrial City' is spelled out in white letters on Sign Hill — a town that literally built its identity on making things, and now anchors the biotech industry along the bay. That maker's instinct fits a practice where the teeth are actually manufactured on-site: Andy Jain mills the final teeth in our own lab, not a distant facility.
And it's close. Our Geary office is about twenty minutes north up 101 into the Richmond District — one of the shortest drives to specialty implant care from anywhere on the Peninsula. For a case that a general dentist would refer out, that's barely a commute.
The practice is implant-only, family-owned since 2008, with two owner-surgeons — Dr. Sam Jain and Dr. Arpana Gupta — handling every case. With guided surgery, IV sedation, and the milling lab all under one roof, qualifying single and multiple implant cases often get permanent teeth in about a day. The first consultation and 3D CBCT scan are free.
South San Francisco announces itself in giant hillside letters as The Industrial City, and the biotech campuses along the bay have made that label literal again — this is a town that manufactures cures for a living. The manufacturing behind your teeth happens in our own lab: zirconia milled, glazed, and bite-checked in the building, not ordered from a catalog. Book the free consultation and we’ll plan the logistics with you, mile by mile.
Implant treatment for South San Francisco
Made Well: Full-Arch Restoration And The Root-Canal Question
South San Francisco sends more implant searches to this page than any Peninsula city: full-arch restoration, an oral surgeon, an implant specialist, and endodontics beside implants. The Industrial City made things well; this is how teeth are made.
Full-arch restoration
A fixed arch on four, six or eight implants: All-on-4, or our own All-on-8 Robust protocol where the bone allows, compared on the comparison page. For qualifying patients the surgery and fixed temporary teeth happen the same day and the final custom-milled set follows in about 72 hours from our own lab.
Save the tooth, or replace it
The root canal or the implant: a tooth with enough sound structure is usually worth saving, a tooth that has cracked or failed a previous root canal is usually better replaced. The implants versus root canal page explains how the line is drawn; a single tooth implant is finished in our lab, permanent in as little as 24 hours for qualifying patients.
The oral surgeon and the implant specialist
Both are the same two surgeons, who own the practice and place and restore every implant with the scan, guided surgery, IV sedation and the lab under one roof. A thinned upper jaw is handled with zygomatic implants rather than months of grafting.
From South San Francisco
Full-Arch Restoration, An Oral Surgeon, And The Root Canal Question: South San Francisco, Answered
South San Francisco sends more implant searches to this page than any Peninsula city: dental implants in South San Francisco, full-arch restoration, an oral surgeon, an implant specialist, and the pairing people type most often, endodontics and dental implants. The Industrial City makes things well; this is how its teeth get made, twenty minutes north.
Full-arch restoration for South San Francisco
A full-arch restoration replaces a complete row of teeth with a fixed arch on four, six or eight implants; our own All-on-8 Robust protocol uses up to eight where the bone allows. Our All-on-4 arch is a fixed $14,999 with every inclusion written out, and larger arches are quoted in writing after the free 3D scan against published California ranges (September 2026) of $20,000–$35,000 per jaw. For qualifying patients the surgery and fixed temporary teeth happen the same day and the final custom-milled teeth follow in about 72 hours from our own lab; candidacy is confirmed at the scan, because immediate loading depends on bone and stability.
Endodontics or an implant: the search South San Francisco types most
Endodontics is root canal treatment, and the pairing in the search is really a decision: save the tooth with a root canal and a crown, or remove it and place an implant. Both can be right. A tooth with enough sound structure left is usually worth saving; a tooth that has cracked, failed a previous root canal or lost its bone support is usually better replaced. The implants versus root canal page sets out how the choice is made, and the free CBCT scan is how it is made for your tooth rather than in general.
An oral surgeon and an implant specialist, in one building
The searches for an oral surgeon and an implant specialist in South San Francisco describe the same two people here: Dr. Sam Jain and Dr. Arpana Gupta, owner-surgeons and Masters of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, who place and restore every implant themselves with the scan, guided surgery, IV sedation and the zirconia lab under one roof. A single implant with its crown runs about $3,500–$7,500 in published California ranges; for qualifying single-implant patients the permanent crown is milled here in as little as 24 hours. Every quote is itemized in writing after the free consultation and scan (a $499 value).
Twenty minutes north, around a biotech shift
Our San Francisco office on Geary Boulevard serves South San Francisco: from downtown and Sign Hill, US-101 north to Octavia, Fell to Masonic and Geary takes about twenty to thirty minutes; from Westborough and the 280 side, 280 to 19th Avenue and east on Geary. We are open until 7:30 PM on weekdays and 6:00 PM on Saturdays, with Sunday by appointment, so an odd biotech shift still finds a slot.
Pricing for South San Francisco patients
How Much A Full Arch Is, Honestly
The question the FAQ already asks, with the numbers
Our All-on-4 arch is a fixed $14,999 with every inclusion written out. Published California ranges (September 2026) put a fixed arch at $20,000–$35,000 per jaw, a single implant with its crown at about $3,500–$7,500, a graft at $200–$3,500 per site. Larger arches are itemized after the free consultation and scan (a $499 value).
The PPO plan from work
An employer PPO plan contributes to parts of implant treatment up to its annual maximum; we verify it in writing and file the claims. HMO and Medi-Cal cannot be accepted for implants. Financing across four lenders is compared with a soft-check pre-qualification.
Planning Your Visit From South San Francisco
US-101 to Octavia, Fell and Masonic to Geary from downtown and Sign Hill, I-280 to 19th Avenue from Westborough: the twenty minutes to our San Francisco office, around a biotech shift.
The Drive
- Downtown & Sign Hill
US-101 north to Octavia Boulevard, then Fell Street to Masonic Avenue and Geary — about 18–30 minutes.
- Westborough & the 280 side
I-280 north to CA-1/19th Avenue, then Geary east — roughly 20–32 minutes.
Your Office
- San Francisco — 4318 Geary Blvd, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94118(opens in a new tab)
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- Call (415) 696-2922 to plan your trip
Tell us where you're driving from — we schedule around it.
- Dental implants at our San Francisco office
Hours, directions, transit, and the treatments at this address.
Serving South San Francisco & Nearby
- Downtown/Grand Ave · Sunshine Gardens · Westborough · Sign Hill · Brentwood · Winston Manor · Oyster Point
Near the Sign Hill 'South San Francisco The Industrial City' letters, the Oyster Point biotech waterfront, Grand Avenue downtown, Sign Hill Park. If you can reach us, we can treat you.
Treatment recommendations are made only after an in-person examination and imaging review. Visit counts vary by case and are confirmed — in writing — at your free consultation.
Also serving near South San Francisco
Brisbane · Colma · Daly City · San Bruno · Millbrae
See the whole San Mateo County service area.
The Questions We HearMost Often From South San Francisco
What's the trip from South San Francisco like?
About twenty minutes north to the Geary Boulevard office — up 280 from the Westborough side or 101 from downtown and Sign Hill. Close enough that scans, follow-ups, and adjustments never turn into a day trip.
I work biotech shifts. Can appointments fit an odd schedule?
We're open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with Sunday visits by appointment, which covers most shift patterns. The consultation, scan, and written plan happen in one visit, and we'll map every subsequent appointment around your schedule before you commit.
Will my PPO plan from work help?
Yes — all PPO plans are accepted, with benefits verified in writing first. Expect the honest version: most plans cap annual benefits at a set maximum, real help on a single tooth and a partial dent on an arch, which is why the written estimate pairs insurance math with financing options.
How much is a full arch, honestly?
All-on-4 is one fixed, all-included fee per arch; if your bone needs six or eight implants, that arch is itemized, in writing, after a free CBCT scan. Your personal quote comes at the free consultation, and it is what governs. Ours carries no outside-lab markup — the lab is in our building, not a line item on someone else's invoice.
Still weighing your options? Learn more about full mouth dental implants or schedule a free consultation.
Straight From Google · Both Offices
Before You Drive In From South San Francisco, Read The Newest Reviews
Our patients wrote these, and we cannot edit a word. The rating beside them counts every review on our Google profile — not only the five-star ones shown here.
4.9from 492 reviews on our Google profile
Christina Cunha
Amazing implant center knowledgeable doctors my husband did upper jaw surgery
Darlene Garcia
I’m grateful for all the staff♥️very patient and caring. My journey took about 3 weeks in all to complete my implants It was worth it I have beautiful natural looking teeth l love the way they look. Thanks so much to Dr. Jain & Dr.Gupta
Catherine Agnite
I recently visited Center for Implant Dentistry after developing an infection around a crowned tooth. My regular dentist wasn't able to treat the problem and referred me to a specialist. A friend who had undergone a bone graft procedure there about a year ago recommended this facility, so I decided to schedule a free consultation. From the moment I arrived, I had a great experience. I met Neel, a very knowledgeable and friendly young gentleman who was easy to talk to. He explained the types of procedures they perform and how they specialize in dental implants and complex dental cases. After asking about my concerns, he quickly took some pictures using their advanced technology. Just a few minutes later, I met Dr. Jain. He took the time to discuss my dental problem and thoroughly explained the recommended treatment plan in a way that was simple and easy to understand. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything and made sure I understood my options. Then came the biggest surprise! Dr. Jain asked if I wanted to proceed with the treatment that same day. I was shocked because I had only come in for a consultation! Since I was already off work, I decided to take care of the problem right away. Dr. Jain extracted my infected tooth, cleaned out the infection, and placed the implant--all in the same visit! I never expected to have everything done that day, but I was grateful that they were able to address the problem so quickly. I also found the cost reasonable, considering the complexity of the procedure and how quickly they were able to take care of my situation. They accepted my dental insurance and FSA, which helped save me a significant amount of money. Neel provided a detailed treatment plan and explained the costs, including what my insurance would cover. I really appreciated the transparency and the time he took to help me understand the financial side of my treatment. Because it was getting late, they weren't able to finish my temporary crown that day, so I had to return the following day to have it completed. Overall, I'm very grateful for the care I received at Center for Implant Dentistry. From Neel's excellent communication and helpful guidance to Dr. Jain's thorough explanation and treatment, the entire experience was reassuring and efficient. Kudos to all their staff . Very friendly and professional . I highly recommend this facility to anyone who needs specialized dental care or dental implants. They made what could have been a very stressful experience much easier than I expected!
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Dr. Sam Jain, DMD, MSImplant Surgeon, Implantologist & Founder
Dr. Arpana Gupta, DDS, MDSImplant Surgeon & Implantologist
Their review, on August 6, 2026, covers the clinical claims shared across all service-area pages — candidacy, bone grafting, zygomatic implants, sedation, and treatment timelines. Travel times and local details are editorial and are not clinical advice.
- Your options can only be determined after an in-person examination and a 3D scan.