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Dental Implants New York City

Dental implants are titanium "roots" carefully placed in positions that were once occupied by your natural teeth to support replacements that look and feel like your teeth. The dental implant procedure is performed at our lovely, state of the art office in New York City on lower Fifth Avenue, between 13th and 14th Streets.

Dr. Elliot Davis was honored and privileged to be included in the most recent edition (2007-2008) of the "Guide to America's Top Dentists" in the categories of implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. If you are seeking a New York dentist with impeccable qualifications and ability, may we suggest you contact Dr. Davis today.:

Dental Implant Facts:

	Dental implants have the ability to become integrated (fused) to the surrounding bone.
	The knowledge behind dental implants is based upon more than 30 years of scientific research and the proven track record of millions of successfully placed dental implants.
	Once dental implants become properly integrated (united) with the bone, they become utilizable as the structural basis for the healthy rehabilitation of teeth.
	If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants can help restore function, aesthetics and form to your mouth.
	Dental implants help to preserve the level of the bone remaining in your jaw.
	Dental implants help ward off bone atrophy and shrinkage.
	Dental implants can improve your quality of life.
	Dental implants can make a denture wearer feel like they have teeth again.
	There are some situations when placing a dental implant makes more sense than trying to save a tooth, if the tooth has a large infection and/or extensive decay and/or advanced bone loss.
	Dental implants have helped many people improve their speech.
	Dental implants may help eliminate or minimize bad breath.
	Dental implants can improve the way feel about yourself and increase your self esteem.
	Many clients report feeling younger after having dental implants placed.
	Years ago, when there was too little bone, dental implant placement was impossible. Now, in many situations, successful bone augmentation surgery can add enough bone to allow dental implants to be placed with confidence.
	Full mouth dental implants can increase your biting power to help you eat some foods that you were unable to eat with dentures.
	It's interesting that the very first patient who received an osseointegrated root form implant, more than 30 years ago, still has that implant in his mouth!
	Dental implants can form a bridge to replace multiple missing teeth either by attaching to another dental implant or by attaching to an existing tooth in your mouth.
	Certain condition, such as smoking, may have an adverse effect on the successful placement of a dental implant.

Dental Implants - example of a single dental implant and crown placement

please note how nicely the new implant and crown blend in to the rest of the teeth in her mouth.
this view from the top of the mouth clearly shows how a modern implant on the left side [the patient's right side] can blend in more naturally than older style implants on the right side [the patient's left side].

Mini-Implants

Small diameter implants, or mini-implants, are a relatively new class of dental implants.

Practical
Mini-implants can be an excellent choice for helping to stabilize existing dentures, especially full lower dentures that may not be staying in as securely as they once did. One of the most appreciated advantages of mini-implants is that they are a same day procedure. The same day the implants are placed, the denture is modified, and you go home with your new, more secure, denture.

Economical
Mini-implants are also an economical choice. The fees can run about one-half the typical cost of traditional implants. Additionally, if your existing denture is in very good shape, it can be modified to accept the mini-implants. So, there may be the additional time and money savings of not needing a new denture.

Versatile
Mini-Implants can also play a key during the temporization and healing process for traditional implants. Mini-implants can be used to stabilize a temporary or provisional bridge while implants are solidifying or the area around a sinus lift or bone graft is healing. Their use should also be given strong consideration when you would prefer to have a temporary set of teeth that do not need to be taken out of your mouth

Here are examples of mini dental implants minutes after the completion of their surgical placement.

Front View of implants - immediately after the surgery	Top View looking down at the implants - immediately after the surgery
Top View: The existing denture looks exactly as it did before the treatment.	Underside View: The custom modifications accommodating the receptors that have greatly increased the denture's retention and stability are visible and solidly in place.