Dental Implants

Implant as in placing.  You implant a seed into the ground and eventually a plant arrives.  We plant an implant into your jaw and eventually a new tooth arrives.  What is a dental implant?  Well, it is a piece of titanium which most people can tolerate that is placed into your jaw to simulate the root of a missing tooth. 

Life happens and sometimes a tooth needs to be removed.  Most people do not want the picket fence look in their mouth.  When a tooth is missing since there is no light inside your mouth from the outside you see a black hole.  For a very long time in dentistry the main way a missing tooth was replaced was by doing substantial work on the adjacent teeth so that the missing tooth could be replaced by attaching it to the adjacent teeth. 

The adjacent teeth generally do not want to participate in this procedure.  They are happy just being left alone.  But sometimes the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.  I sense Mr. Spock here.  Today we can place a single crown without disturbing the adjacent teeth.

So, we place a piece of titanium into your jaw after removing the broken or infected tooth and we let it sit there for some time.   After a period of four months the implant has taken up residence in your jaw and is ready to be restored.  At this point we can place a crown which resembles the missing tooth into your mouth and you’re good to go.

Give us a call at the dental practice of Glenn Reit, DDS and we can go more into depth of what is involved in placing and restoring a dental implant.   At our practice we will give you several alternatives to your situation and the costs involved so that you can make an intelligent decision on what is best for you.

We are conveniently located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the 10028 zip code at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets.  Even if all you are interested in is a dental cleaning and check up, give us a call at 212 517 9000 and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Happy patients with healthy teeth are the goal of our practice.  So don’t delay call today.  You’ll be glad you did.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you.

Why Dental Implant Timelines Are Important

If you’re missing the teeth you wish you had, one solution is the placement of one or several dental implants.

Accomplished over several appointments your missing tooth will be replaced with a dental restoration that simulates and acts like your original tooth.  Over a short period of time you will have a new functioning tooth.

The first step is a consultation to see if a dental implant is right for you.  We will examine your mouth and take x-rays to see if you are a candidate for a dental implant.  Sometimes you may not have enough bone to support the implant and an additional procedure to increase your bone level will be needed.

The next step is actually placing the implant.  A piece of titanium will be placed into your jaw.  The procedure sounds difficult and painful but it is not.  Generally less than one hour will be necessary to place the implant using local anesthetics.  Over the counter pain medications are sufficient  for any discomfort you experience and you will be able to return to work the following day.

It takes some time for the implant to become attached to your jaw.  During this period there will still be a space remaining where your tooth was missing.  If this is objectionable we can create a removable temporary restoration for you to wear during this period.

The final step occurs several months later where we prepare your implant to receive a crown.

Patients are generally very happy with the end result.

Looking for Dental Implants in the Upper East Side?

Call us today at 212 517 9000 to see if this is right for you.