121 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY 11501
A Permanent Solution to Tooth Loss
Dental implants are designed to provide a strong, lasting foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. With implants, you can regain the ability to eat virtually anything and smile with confidence, knowing your new teeth look and perform just like the ones you were born with.
Our implants are small titanium posts placed directly into the jawbone where teeth are missing. Over time, the bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong, stable foundation for artificial teeth. Beyond restoring function and appearance, dental implants also help preserve facial structure by preventing the bone deterioration that naturally occurs when teeth are missing. Patients from Mineola, NY and surrounding Garden City, New Hyde Park, East Williston and Roslyn Heights trust our team with this permanent solution.
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Understanding How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants are metal anchors that act as substitutes for natural tooth roots, surgically placed directly into the jawbone. Once in place, small posts are attached to the implant, protruding through the gums to provide a stable anchor for artificial replacement teeth.
Dental implants are changing the way people live. With a secure, permanent foundation in place, patients rediscover the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life without worrying about their smile.
How We Prepare for Your Implant Placement
Using the latest advances in dental implant technology, our specialized doctors can place single-stage implants that do not require a second procedure to uncover them. However, they still require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. In some cases, the implant can even be placed at the same time as a tooth extraction, further reducing the total number of surgical procedures needed.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between a periodontist and a restorative dentist. Our doctors perform the implant surgery, initial extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. Your restorative dentist then fits and creates your permanent prosthesis, along with any temporary prosthesis needed throughout the process.
How Dental Implants Are Placed, Step by Step
For most patients, dental implant treatment involves two main surgical phases completed over several months. The entire process typically takes six to eight months from start to finish, though most patients do not experience any significant disruption to their daily life throughout treatment.
1
Initial Evaluation and Planning
Your doctor completes a full evaluation, including x-rays and a health history review, to design a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
2
Implant Placement
The titanium implant is surgically placed within the jawbone, acting as a substitute for the missing tooth's root.
3
Healing and Bone Bonding
Over the following three to six months, the implant remains beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jawbone. During this time, you may wear a temporary denture and eat a soft diet while your restorative dentist designs your final bridgework or denture.
4
Uncovering the Implant
Once the implant has fully bonded to the jawbone, your surgeon uncovers it and attaches a small healing collar to prepare the site for your new tooth.
5
Taking Impressions
An impression is taken so that posts or attachments can be connected to the implant, forming the foundation for your replacement tooth.
6
Placing Your New Teeth
Your replacement teeth are custom-made over the posts or attachments, completing your restoration with a result designed to look and function like a natural tooth.
Evaluating If Dental Implants Are Right for You
If you feel implant dentistry may be the right choice for you, the first step is a dental and radiographic examination along with a review of your health history. During your consultation, our team will address your specific needs and considerations.
You may be a good candidate for dental implants if you:
- Are missing one or more teeth and want a permanent, non-removable solution
- Have adequate jawbone density to support an implant, or are open to bone grafting if needed
- Are in good general health and free of conditions that could interfere with healing
- Want to avoid altering adjacent healthy teeth, as is sometimes required with a bridge
- Are committed to the multi-month healing process required for a successful outcome
Your questions and concerns are important to us, and our team will work closely with you throughout the process to help ensure your procedure is a success.
Rediscover a Confident, Complete Smile
Dental implants offer a permanent way to restore your smile, your bite and your confidence. Schedule a consultation with our team at PM Dental Care in Mineola, NY to find out if implants are right for you.
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