Dental Implants Brooklyn – Implant Dentists

Teeth implants usually consist of three parts:

• The implant screw: It becomes permanently attached to your jaw and serves as the foundation for new teeth.
• The abutment: A connector that gets attached to the implant, holds the new tooth or a set of teeth.
• The crown:A prosthetic tooth that will be visible.

Dental implants are replacement teeth made from medical-grade titanium alloy which is a metal that is highly biocompatible with your body. Our dentists surgically insert and fuse the implant post into the jawbone, artificially replacing a real tooth root.

Once the post integrates and bonds with the bone around it (osseointegration), the abutment gets installed, which will hold the crown. Then, our skilled periodontist will cap the post and abutment with a tooth-colored, natural-looking dental crown, dentures, or bridges.

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Alex and Igor Khabensky DDS offer you many affordable choices of dental implants in Brooklyn, including:

Implants have become the go-to teeth replacement option for patients in Brooklyn to achieve a winning smile makeover.

Traditional methods of replacing teeth are well-known and include dentures and dental bridges. However, lots of people have memories of their parents or grandparents wearing dentures and know only too well the problems these prostheses can cause. Often dentures will move around, slipping out of place whenever people try to eat or talk. As they move, they can rub uncomfortably on the gums, creating sore patches that may take ages to heal.

Dental bridges are a good solution if you have teeth that are strong enough to support them, but they do mean substantially changing the overall shape of these teeth. To fit a dental bridge, a dentist must grind down healthy teeth, creating enough room for dental crowns to be placed over the top of the teeth.

Grinding down strong and healthy teeth is never an ideal solution because it increases the risk of these teeth becoming infected and decayed in the future, and especially as the dental bridge begins to age, potentially letting disease-causing bacteria that are naturally present in the mouth.

Of course, some people will be entirely happy with having a denture, or a bridge fitted to restore any missing teeth. However, there is another far more modern solution, and that is to choose dental implants. Implants are becoming far more widely used in dentistry, and many dentists already consider them as being the gold standard for restoring lost teeth.

Why put up with loose and uncomfortable dentures are moment longer? Most people are suitable for dental implants, so visit your local dental implant dentist to discover more.

Dental implants are nearly as strong as natural teeth, restoring your ability to bite and chew foods that you may have imagined was lost forever. The reason why they are so strong is because they are made from titanium alloy, a biocompatible material that is widely used for medical appliances.

A tooth implant consists of a post made from titanium alloy and which is surgically inserted into your jawbone. Once the post is inserted into the bone, the bone heals on and around the implant post because the metal is so highly biocompatible.

Within a few months, the implant is literally part of you. Once healed, the implant post is a strong anchorage point for a new tooth that may be a crown, or when multiple implants are placed, it could be a bridge or an implant-supported denture. To compare, removable dentures only provide around 25% to 50% of the natural biting force of your teeth.

Your dentist, Khabensky DDS, first decides whether implants are appropriate for you after a thorough exam. It helps that your implant dentist, also trained and certified in cosmetic dentistry, knows you and your oral history when it comes to recommending low-cost dental implants.

Sometimes, you may need to have a tooth pulled or a root canal before artificial teeth are inserted. To anchor the implants, posts made of titanium are implanted directly into your jawbone. When the first post is secure, another post is attached. This is called an abutment. It’s the piece that anchors the crown, serving as your new tooth.

Our Brooklyn dentists do everything they can to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. We offer a variety of pain management options during the tooth implant procedure, making it practically painless.

Dental implant recovery will slightly differ for every patient. Most patients don’t even need pain medication after the procedure. In order for your implant to heal quicker and to avoid any dental implant problems, you should stick to a soft food diet for a few weeks. After that, you can treat your artificial teeth as your natural teeth.

Teeth implants are an excellent treatment that has a very high success rate, typically 95% or more.

This is made possible because during osseointegration, the lightweight titanium posts used in dental treatment easily fuse with the jawbone as if they are natural tooth roots.

The technology used to place a tooth implant is tried and tested and should last you for years if not for life. Instead of wondering if your natural tooth will survive another round of root canal therapy, with an implant tooth, you should be able to enjoy many years of trouble-free use.

Candidates for implant procedures need to have good oral and general health. If you aren’t a candidate for this procedure if you have:

• Periodontal disease
• Unhealthy gums swell and bleed while brushing and flossing
• Bone loss. Sufficient bone is required to secure the implant post

Good dental implant treatment does cost more than other tooth-replacement solutions, but you are buying an option that could last for life or at least for many years to come. It is usually a very cost-effective and affordable option in the longer term.

Dental implants are the only treatment that helps protect your jawbone against further bone loss and helps preserve your natural teeth fully intact.

Also, they will give you a biting strength similar to real teeth, and even if you have an implant-supported denture, you will still find your biting strength is much greater than a conventional denture.

Unfortunately, most dental insurances regard artificial teeth as being a cosmetic treatment even given the potential benefits of this treatment. While the cost of dental implant treatment is usually not covered, it may be possible to claim the costs of an implant crown under your insurance policy.

It is always worth checking with your insurance provider to see if you can claim back any of the costs associated with the implant procedure.

An artificial tooth may feel better and look more natural than other teeth replacement options, but the benefits of dental implants extend even further:

• A tooth implant is designed to fuse with your jaw. Eventually, it becomes indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
• You won’t have to experience the sometimes-difficult issues you may encounter with ill-fitting dentures. Even cheap dental implants from your Brooklyn restorative dentist are secure and stable.
• Chewing is easier since they are just as effective as your own teeth, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite foods.
• You won’t face the discomfort of bridges or even partial dentures as tooth implants literally are a part of your mouth.
• You enjoy better overall dental health because your low-cost dental implants help you keep more of your natural teeth.
• They are convenient and don’t require that you use adhesives or special cleaners to maintain.
• With a smile makeover that includes teeth implants, your self-esteem can soar and your confidence levels improve drastically.

• Implants fail to integrate with the jawbone. Some things can go wrong with dental implants as sometimes the implants will fail to integrate fully with the jawbone. This can be a higher risk amongst people who smoke and for anyone with a compromised immune system which makes it harder for them to heal.
• Pre-existing infections. Sometimes there may have been a pre-existing infection at the implant site that prevents the bone from fusing with the dental implant. This is why it’s so important to have a thorough evaluation beforehand and which can significantly minimize these risks.
• Stress on the implants. Sometimes dental implant problems will develop months or even years after placement. If you clench or grind your teeth, for example, it can place tremendous stress on the implants. If you do have this nocturnal habit, make sure you wear a nightguard to protect your dental implants.
• Poor oral hygiene. Just like your real teeth, your dental implants need some tender loving care! This isn’t tricky, as often they can be cared for just like real teeth, and you will be taught how to clean them.

Make sure you see your dentist regularly for checkups and cleans, and if you feel something is wrong with an implant, contact your dentist immediately. There is a far better chance the implant can be saved with prompt treatment.

Did you know that when you lose a tooth, the bone that used to surround it gradually resorbs? This loss of bone affects the stability of your remaining natural teeth, and if you have lost several teeth, it can alter the shape of your mouth. It’s the reason why people who have lost all their teeth often have a sunken-in look and can be prematurely wrinkled.

Because dental implants are inserted directly into the jawbone, they prevent this jawbone loss by closely replicating a real tooth and tooth root. They are the only treatment available that can preserve your jawbone.

Above all, artificial teeth can look amazing, and with the proper care may last for decades or even for life. If you have lost teeth or know tooth loss is in your future, it’s worth investigating this method of teeth replacement further. You’ll enjoy having teeth that look and feel just like your own, and that is definitely something to smile about.

The idea of having oral surgery to insert the dental implants may sound alarming, but this treatment is highly predictable.

Typically, the dental implant success rate is 95% and some experienced dentists have rates of 98%. The reason why these success rates are so high is that tooth specialists can screen potential patients very carefully, ensuring this is the right treatment that will provide the desired outcome.

To do this, dental implant dentists will look at the amount of jawbone available for artificial teeth. Because the implant post must fuse with the surrounding bone, it’s essential for it to be placed into the jawbone that is strong and healthy. Also, for the healing process to occur smoothly, it’s important to have reasonable overall health. Your dentist will want to know all about your dental health and your medical health to make sure your artificial teeth have an excellent chance of success.

Usually, most people are highly suitable for this type of treatment, and one common misconception is that age could be a barrier. In fact, the only requirement where age is concerned is that you should be over age 18 and your teeth and jaws must have finished growing and developing. Artificial teeth have been successfully placed in people in their 80s or even in their 90s!

Unlike natural teeth, dental implants won’t decay. Often, a deep cavity can weaken the tooth and especially if it needs root canal treatment. However, although tooth implants are artificial, it’s important never to lose sight of the fact that they are surrounded by living tissue, which is your jawbone and gum tissue.

These tissues can become infected if you don’t take care of your artificial teeth because they must be cleaned thoroughly. The good news is that it is super easy to take care of them and especially single implant teeth because you can brush and floss them just like real teeth.

Otherwise, your dentist can show you precisely how to clean around dental bridges and how to take care of implant-supported dentures.

Regular checkups and professional dental cleanings will also help to maintain strong and healthy dental implants.