Dental Implants
Looking for dental implants in Midtown Manhattan? Our NYC specialists replace missing teeth with permanent, natural-looking dental implants using advanced 3D technology for precise placement.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants use metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums to anchor replacement teeth that match the look and feel of your natural teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants in Manhattan
- Look, feel, fit and function like healthy, natural teeth. You brush and floss them just like you do your natural teeth. And because they are designed to fuse with your bone, they become permanent.
- Last many decades with proper care. Many other options, including certain types of dental bridges and dentures, may need to be replaced as often as every 5 to 10 years.
- No slipping or clicking when talking, laughing, or eating. They function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain and to speak without any worries.
- Eliminate need for removable dentures and adhesives. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
- Help stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that actually helps stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss. Getting dental implants as soon as possible after losing a tooth helps prevent bone loss at the site.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants in NYC?
In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can be a candidate for a dental implant. Patients should have healthy gums and sufficient bone mass to hold the implant. They also must be committed to good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. During your consultation one of our dentists here at Cosmetic Dentistry Coliseum Dental will give you a complete examination to determine if implants are right for you.
Our Midtown Manhattan Dental Implant Process
Comprehensive Examination
You may have dental X-rays and 3D images taken. At Coliseum Dental, we incorporate the latest in dental technology. The 3D cone beam imaging system allows us to see more than ever. Our x-ray diagnoses are more accurate, making your implant insertion more effective and safe. It can virtually help us plan and place implants into their ideal position. As a result, our patients end up with more accurate results that work better and have a smaller chance of failing.
Treatment Planning
- Review of your medical history. Tell our dentists about any medical conditions and any medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
- Tailored treatment plan based on your situation, taking into account factors such as how many teeth you need replaced and the condition of your jawbone and remaining teeth.
- To control pain, anesthesia options during surgery include local anesthesia, sedation or general anesthesia. Our specialists will discuss which option is best for you.
- Our dental care team will instruct you about eating and drinking before surgery, depending on what type of anesthesia you have. If you’re having sedation or general anesthesia, plan to have someone take you home after surgery and expect to rest for the remainder of the day.
Implant Procedure Steps
Dental implant surgery is usually an outpatient surgery performed in stages, with healing time between procedures. The process of placing a dental implant involves multiple steps, including:
- Damaged tooth removal
- Jawbone preparation (grafting), when needed
- Dental implant placement
- Bone growth and healing
- Abutment placement
- Artificial tooth placement
The entire process can take many months from start to finish. Much of that time is devoted to healing and waiting for the growth of new bone in your jaw. Depending on your situation, the specific procedure done or the materials used, certain steps can sometimes be combined.