Dental Implants in Tuckahoe, NY: Hassle-Free Tooth Replacement

If you’re ready to replace your missing teeth with beautiful, natural-looking dental implants, give us a call today at 914-533-4200!

Missing teeth comes with a negative stigma and can hurt your self-esteem—what if you could just get new teeth? At Metro Dental, our qualified professionals can restore your complete smile. We offer the highest-quality dental implants in Tuckahoe, NY, and beyond. Whether you need a single tooth replaced or a full set, we’re here to help.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the new and improved way to deal with missing teeth. Before dental implants, there were very few options for patients with missing teeth. Commonly, a bridge or partial denture was the solution. 

However, these options come with a long list of care instructions and may even result in the need to avoid certain foods. Thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, there is a better way to handle missing teeth: dental implants. 

Dental implants work and act like a real tooth. First, our dentist will place a screw-like post into your jawbone, mimicking the function of a root. Then we’ll place an an abutment on top of the artificial root, where the fake tooth will eventually be placed.

Benefits of Dental Implants

While they can come with higher costs than dentures or a bridge, dental implants offer a world of benefits:

Look and Function Like a Real Tooth

The biggest benefit of having dental implants instead of a partial or full denture is that they look and function like real teeth. Since there are artificial roots to keep the fake teeth in place, they can restore full chewing power. Appearance-wise, onlookers will not be able to tell the difference between the implant and surrounding natural teeth.

No Extra Care Necessary

With partial dentures and bridges, a lot of extra care is necessary. For example, partial dentures have to be removed while eating and cleaned daily. Bridges require special floss threaders that can be a pain to work with.

Dental implants require no special care. As they function like a real, normal tooth, you can brush and floss it as usual. As implants are easy to care for, there is far less chance of further decay or gum disease.

Last a Lifetime

Partial dentures must be removed and inserted daily, multiple times a day.  Bridges are a bit more semi-permanent, typically lasting up to ten years. With dental implants, there is no need for removal or repair down the line. Dental implants last a lifetime, which means you can enjoy your new smile indefinitely. 

Prevent Bone Loss

Leaving a space in your jaw after tooth removal is damaging to the bone structure. Over time, the bone in the space will deteriorate, creating a bone loss that gradually increases. Since a dental implant involves placing an artificial root in the jawbone, there is less chance of bone loss. This keeps your entire jaw healthy and strong.

How Are Dental Implants in Tuckahoe Placed?

Dental implants are a form of cosmetic dental surgery. A typical procedure will go as follows:

1. Evaluation

One of our highly qualified practitioners will start with an overview of your oral health to see if you are a good candidate for a dental implant. This will include a comprehensive visual exam, x-rays, and impressions. 

2. Extractions

If the whole tooth, or part of the tooth, is still intact, our dental staff will need to remove it to make room for the post and artificial tooth. Sometimes, this can be done at the same time as the insertion of the post.

3. Insertion and Bone Grafting

In some situations, a bone graft is necessary before placing the post. However, if your jawbone is strong and healthy enough, this step is not needed. If a bone graft is needed, you will need to wait for the area to heal before the post is placed.

When your jaw is ready, we’ll insert a post into the bone and attach an abutment at the gumline for proper healing. At this point, you will need to wait up to nine months for the area to heal before proceeding to the final step.

4. Permanent Crown Installed

One of our highly trained and experienced dental professionals will monitor the healing process. Once your gums have healed successfully, an artificial tooth (crown) will be permanently installed. An x-ray will be taken to ensure you have a proper, comfortable bite. Any adjustments will be made at this time.

If you’re ready to replace your missing teeth with fully functional and natural-looking replacements, give our team at Metro Dental a call today at 914-533-4200 for dental implants in Tuckahoe, NY.