Dental Implants in Queens, NY
Replacing Missing Teeth with Permanent, Natural-Looking Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium post. Dr. Mikhail Abramov places it directly into your jawbone. Over several months, the bone grows around the post and locks it in place — a process called osseointegration. Once that happens, the post acts like a new tooth root. It holds a custom crown that’s shaded and shaped to match the rest of your smile. Implants have real advantages over other options. Unlike a bridge, an implant doesn’t require grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of a gap. And unlike a removable denture, it won’t shift, click or need adhesive.
Good candidates generally have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support the post. If you’ve been missing a tooth for a while, some of that bone may have worn away. In that case, a bone graft can rebuild the site before or during implant placement. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch. For a full arch, we offer options like All-on-4 dental implants or full mouth dental implants. The right approach depends on how many teeth are missing and how much bone you have to work with.
Treatment starts with an exam, digital x-rays, and a talk about your medical history. This matters because things like uncontrolled diabetes or heavy smoking can slow healing. We place the implant using local anesthesia, and sedation is available if you feel anxious. After placement, you’ll have a healing period before we attach the permanent crown. Some patients qualify for same-day dental implants, which means you can leave with a temporary tooth the same day as surgery.
Whether you need one implant or a full-arch solution, our team at CitiDental of Woodhaven can help. During a free consultation, we’ll walk you through mini dental implants, All-on-4, All-on-6 and full mouth options. You’ll leave with a plan that fits your mouth, budget and timeline. You can also read more about how the procedure works from the American Dental Association.
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How Do Dental Implants Work?
Getting an implant happens in stages. First, Dr. Abramov numbs the area. Then he places the titanium post into your jawbone. Over the next two to six months, the bone grows around the post and locks it in place — a process called osseointegration. It works much like a natural tooth root. Once healing is confirmed, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the post, and a custom crown is fitted over it.
That same basic process supports several different options, depending on how many teeth you're replacing:
- Immediate dentures
- Mini dental implants
- Single tooth implants
- Full mouth dental implants
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most healthy adults missing one or more teeth are candidates. A few factors matter most:
- Enough jawbone at the implant site to support the post. If you've already lost bone, you may need a bone graft first
- Healthy gums, with no active gum disease
- Chronic conditions such as diabetes kept under control, since poorly managed conditions slow healing
- Not smoking, or being willing to cut back during healing, since smoking is one of the biggest risks for implant failure
Don't meet every point today? Ask us about it — grafting and other prep procedures bring many patients back into candidacy.
Dental Implants vs. Bridges and Dentures
A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a false tooth to the crowns on either side of the gap. That means grinding down two healthy teeth to support it. A removable denture doesn't touch neighboring teeth, but it rests on the gums and can shift while you eat or speak.
An implant avoids both problems. It doesn't rely on nearby teeth for support. And because it's anchored in the bone instead of resting on the gums, it works like a natural tooth when you bite and chew. It also helps preserve the jawbone at the site, which bridges and dentures don't do, since bone needs the stimulation of a root to keep from thinning over time.
What Types of Dental Implants Does CitiDental of Woodhaven Offer?
The right option depends on two things: how many teeth are missing, and how much bone is available to support the implants:
- Single tooth implants replace one missing tooth without touching the teeth next to it.
- Mini dental implants use a thinner post, which works well for tight spaces or thinner bone.
- All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants replace a full arch of teeth using just four or six implant posts.
- Full mouth dental implants can mean one implant per missing tooth, or an implant-supported denture for the whole arch.
- Same-day dental implants let eligible patients leave with a temporary tooth the same day as surgery.
How Do I Care for My Dental Implants?
Implants can't get cavities, but the gum and bone around them still need attention. Neglecting it can lead to implant complications like peri-implantitis. Care is straightforward:
- Brush twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush
- Floss daily around the implant and any bridge or denture it supports
- Avoid biting hard substances like ice, which can chip or crack the crown
- Keep up with regular cleanings and checkups so your dentist can catch any early signs of gum irritation around the implant
Implants that get good care are built to last for many years. That's one big reason they've become a standard, long-term way to replace missing teeth.