What Is a Dental Implant?

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The Function of a Dental Implant

Dr. Rahmani is a world-acclaimed, board-certified periodontist and best-in-class implant dentist in New York. All restoration procedures are carried out in our Midtown Manhattan Dental Implants Center on the Upper East Side.

What Is a Dental Implant?

Dental implant placement is a procedure of artificially replacing a tooth, including the tooth root.

An implant is a post that is placed into the upper or lower jaw during a minor surgical procedure to support a dental prosthesis such as a denture, crown, or bridge.

The implant interacts with the jawbone during a process called osseointegration, forming a strong bond between the implant post and the jawbone, creating the kind of strength and stability only previously provided by natural teeth.

In the Past: Dental Bridges and Dentures

In the past, options for replacing missing teeth included dental bridges and dentures. Still, these can only rest on the gums and cannot give the high degree of functionality provided by a dental implant.

By artificially replacing a tooth root, a dental implant can feel just like a natural tooth, restoring your ability to eat and chew with complete confidence.

Learn more: Dental Implants vs Bridges

What Is the Function of a Dental Implant?

Dental implants for single or multiple teeth can be particularly useful for people who have lost all their natural teeth and are currently wear complete dentures.

Single missing tooth restoration with an implant can look amazing as the tooth will emerge from the gum just like a natural tooth.

Where multiple teeth are missing in the same area of the mouth, an implant-supported bridge can be fitted without the need to cut down healthy teeth adjacent to the gap.

By using dental implants, dentures can be comfortably and firmly retained as they have special attachments that clip onto the dental implants or onto a bar that has been attached to the implants.

It is also possible to use dental implants to retain a complete arch of teeth. An entire arch can replace the denture with a bridge that Dr. Rahmani can only remove. The denture is either screwed or cemented onto the dental implants or even mini dental implants.

Mini Dental Implants

Mini dental implants are comprised of the same high-quality titanium alloy as standard dental implants, but their smaller size allows for more treatment options.

Additionally, these dental implants may be referred to as thin body implants or small-diameter implants. Mini dental implants can also stabilize loose dentures.

  • missing full mouth replace mini implantsNarrower screw: Mini dental implants have a much thinner screw and are often used to stabilize loose dentures or replace small teeth such as lower incisors. There is not enough room for a conventional-sized dental implant.
  • Stabilize lower dentures: They can be a valuable option for stabilizing lower dentures, and there are several advantages in using this system over traditional dental implants.
  • No bone grafts required: The narrower screw can avoid the need for bone grafts needed for more traditional or single dental implant treatment as it is much easier to find sufficient healthy bone to insert the dental implants.
  • Speed up healing, no stitches:  The process to place these dental implants is quicker and can be more comfortable as they are inserted directly through the gum tissue, usually eliminating the need for stitches, which helps speed up healing.
  • Smaller design: The smaller design of mini dental implants means they are cheaper than traditional implants, making treatment more affordable. Your denture is specially designed to clip onto the mini dental implants, ensuring it will be held firmly in place so you can eat and speak with complete confidence. The denture can still be taken out for easy cleaning.
  • Multiple options: It can be worth enquiring about mini dental implants if you have previously been told you would require a bone graft before implant surgery or if you thought dental implant treatment was unaffordable. Many mini dental implant varieties can be used, and Dr. Rahmani will discuss all options during your first consultation.

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My experience with Dr. Rahmani has been absolutely fantastic! He is extremely well-versed, knowledgable and able to communicate clearly which made me feel welcomed and in good hands. I felt he gave not only the proper attention and care to my case but went above and beyond to ensure minimal impact on my daily life while ensuring the best recovery and end-results. He was able to perform magic and maintain my original front tooth as a temporary implant prior to permanent replacement!!! He made an extremely stressful, difficult situation feel easy, simple and aesthetically beautiful! He is amazing and I am so grateful that I found him. I highly recommend entrusting him! His staff is wonderful and caring as well! It was extremely easy to keep in contact with them whenever I felt I needed to. All around extremely, extremely outstanding experience. The office is conveniently located, clean, professional and overall pleasant to visit!

Rosanna De LUCA

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Dr. Rahmani and his staff are amazing! I had a problem with my existing implant and they were able to remove it and replace it which was extremely complicated. They were there every step of the way and always friendly, available and ready to help. I don’t think any other Dr. could have done this work. I highly recommend him and his entire team!!

Karen Gardner

Dentistry could be painless with NYC Dental Implants Center.

We give our patients many reasons to smile by providing the most up-to-date Contemporary Periodontics and Implant Surgery procedures and technologies in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York. It is a place where our patients’ care and comfort are of the utmost importance.

Have any questions about placing a dental implants in NYC, mini implants placement and restoration? Call the NYC dental implants center conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan to make an appointment.

NYC Dental Implants Center
121 East 60th St Ste 6C2
New York, New York 10065
(60th St. btw Park Ave / Lex Ave)
☎ 212-256-0000

Page Updated on Oct 20, 2023 by
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