Services & Procedures

What are Dental Implants and what can they do for me?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement crown or bridge in place. The treatment can be more conservative than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Dental implants restorations are so natural-looking and feeling that you may forget you ever lost a tooth. Dental implants can be the best solution to the problem of missing teeth. Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth. Some of the benefits are:

Traditional Bridgework - Three Unit Bridge A three unit bridge replaces a missing tooth with two adjacent crowns and a false crown all in one piece.

Cost effective: Because only one tooth is replaced rather than the three teeth of a bridge, dental implant tooth replacement can actually cost less than the traditional bridgework.

Tooth-saving: Dental implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. Your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!

Comfort:  Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence. They are secure and can offer freedom from the troublesome clicks and wobbles of loose dentures. Say goodbye to misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.

Reliable:  The success rate for dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

How missing teeth are replaced with implant technology Tooth Crown and Tooth Root Dental Implant Tooth Replacement A dental implant is a manufactured post that is designed to create a stable foundation for a natural looking tooth restoration. Placed directly into the jawbone, a dental implant is the closest thing to your natural tooth. There are two parts to a dental implant which simulate the strong holding ability of the tooth root. The main part of the dental implant is embedded in the jawbone for an effect that is vastly stronger than dentures are capable of. The second part of the dental implant is a post that protrudes above the jawbone and gumline, to provide a fixed point to attach the tooth restoration that will simulate the crown. To replace one tooth, a single post is all that is required. For the replacement of multiple teeth, it might be necessary to place several dental implant posts. We will discuss your treatment needs during your initial consultation.

Are there any age limitations for dental implants?

No.  Any person at any age can have dental implants as long as there is enough bone available in which to place the implants.

Is dental implant surgery painful?

No.  An effective local anesthetic is used during the surgery so that you do not have any discomfort during the placement of the implants.  The mild discomfort you might experience after surgery can be controlled with medications.

How much will it cost and does my insurance cover implant treatment?

The number of implants that will be placed, the type of prosthesis recommended and doing a pre-determination of benefits with your insurance company will determine the cost. This can only be determined after a thorough consultation and examination by Dr. Gomez. We will be happy to help you work with your insurance company and provide payment options that fit your needs.  We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover and we are a partner with CareCredit – a convenient, low minimum monthly payment program specifically designed to pay for healthcare and elective treatment not covered by insurance.  Please call us 212-207-4020 so we may assist you with your payment options and answer any concerns Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Are my dental implants going to look like my real teeth?

Yes. Maybe even better! The new implant teeth will look great as long as you take care of them properly.  Read some of our testimonials here.

What Insurance do you accept?