Manhattan Dental Implants doctors
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Peter Mann, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
41 Park Ave #1C, Manhattan |
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Joseph W. Worthington, DDS
Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist
1305 Post Rd. Suite 104, Fairfield |
15 answers | |
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Michael Gulizio, DMD, MS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
30 East 40th Street Suite 608 , New York |
7 answers | |
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Ryan Sellinger, DMD
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
55 Central Park West Suite 1E, New York |
4 answers | |
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Steve Alper, DMD
New York Cosmetic Dentist
5 East 19th Street 5th Floor, New York |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
What are the benefits and drawbacks to implants?
Implant over-denture is ideal for people who have a denture that’s lose, an endless source of discomfort and frustration. Full lower dentures are uncomfortable for most people to wear. Placing implants to stabilize the denture is a great option. The dentures will no longer be lose or wobbly after placing just a couple of implants. Some of my most grateful patients are ones who have received an imlant supported denture. Good Luck!
My dentist told me I wasn't a candidate for dental implants because I'm a smoker.
Dental implants are one of the most successful procedures in dentistry, with a success rate of ~95%. Studies show that in people who smoke the success rate drops to somewhere between 50%-70%. The body just doesn’t heal correctly when you smoke. I’ve experienced firsthand how poorly implants work in smokers. For that reason I decided to no longer place dental implants in people who smoke.
I’m very proud that I’ve been able to help many people quit smoking after which we successfully placed dental implants. It feels very rewarding to not only improve someone’s oral health, but to save their life. For people who were unable to quit smoking, we explored other plausible options. Such as bridge work or flexi-dentures, these patients were also satisfied with their results. They were also grateful for not having to go through the trouble of implant failure. Good Luck!
I have one missing molar on the bottom right side of my mouth. I have one tooth that sticks out (due to a tight space) about the second tooth in front of the missing tooth. I am deciding if I should do dental implant or braces. I am 44 yrs old. I wonder if braces is a good idea since I am 44. I ownder if it will disturb my bone structure and muscle around the teeth.
If your objective is to straighten the tooth that “sticks out,” I recommend to either get braces or Invisalign treatment before implant placement. You should have a consultation with a dentist to find out what results you can expect. I don’t think your age is an issue with orthodontics. Once the tooth is straightened a dental implant can be placed in a proper position and a crown on top of it. Good Luck!
