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Dental Implants in Rochester NY

Rochester Dental Implants

Dental implants provide an excellent option for tooth replacement. They feel, look, and function just like natural teeth. From a single tooth replacement to a full mouth restoration or securing dentures, the range of clinical applications is impressive. To many patients, the placement of dental implants has been truly life-changing. They now eat the food they like and smile with full confidence. Choosing the right surgeon to place your implants is crucial for the success of your treatment – just ask any of our patients.

Dr. Zahavi has years of experience placing thousands of implants in patients with simple to complex cases. His uncompromising standards of care combined with his excellent surgical skills and detailed approach to aesthetics have proven to be invaluable in the treatment success.

Dr. Zahavi uses only the highest quality of implants and surgical materials that have years of research and proven clinical success behind them.

He uses cutting-edge technologies, such as the 3D CAT Scan technology, for precise implant placement and optimal outcome.

A successful dental implant in Rochester provides a life-long, functional, and aesthetic solution for tooth replacement. Come talk to us to see if dental implants can improve your life. Our Rochester dental implant consults are always free of charge.

Dental Implant Services in Rochester NY

Implant to replace a single tooth
Missing a tooth is no fun. It can feel uncomfortable, prevent you from eating the food you like, and perhaps worst of all, keep you from smiling.

It is critical to replace a missing tooth, but not only for aesthetic reasons. A missing tooth will lead to the drifting of adjacent teeth, bone loss, overuse of the remaining teeth, and even changes in facial contour.

There are several options to replace a missing tooth. The most common ones are bridge and dental implant. While a bridge can provide an aesthetic and a satisfactory functional solution, a dental implant is a far more superior option for a tooth replacement.

For a bridge to be placed, the adjacent teeth have to be “prepared,” which is a nice way of saying that they actually need to be filed down, leading sometimes to root canal treatment, and then capped with a crown as part of the final bridge. Needless to say, those previously healthy, intact teeth are now compromised, which makes them more susceptible to future problems. With a Rochester dental implant, on the other hand, the entire missing tooth (including the root) is replaced without having to compromise the adjacent teeth. Made of titanium, the dental implant is a durable tooth root replacement. The implant and abutment work as a base for the final crown that will be your new, natural-looking tooth.

Dental implants have many benefits over bridges, including:

  • Tooth preservation: Unlike bridges, implants do not require the grinding down of neighboring teeth, so your remaining dental structure stays intact.
  • Bone preservation: Because the implant replaces the tooth root, it transmits chewing forces to the jaw, thus helping to maintain bone strength and prevent bone loss.
  • Natural look and feel: Besides looking natural, implants feel natural, so you can eat the foods you like with confidence.
  • Long-term success: A dental implant is designed to be a life-long solution, whereas a bridge typically has to be replaced several times over the years.

Although a dental implant may initially cost slightly more, it proves to be a more cost-effective solution in the long run.

A bridge is a structure made of three parts: two crowns and a false tooth that “hangs” between them over the space of the missing tooth.  In order to place the crowns on the adjacent teeth, those healthy teeth have to be prepared by grinding them down to hold the crowns.

 

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A superior alternative to a bridge is a Dental Implant, and Dr. Zahavi is your Rochester dental implant specialist.

The first thing you notice about a dental implant is how closely it resembles your natural tooth.

 

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The entire missing tooth, including the root, is replaced without having to compromise the adjacent teeth. Made of titanium, the dental implant is a durable tooth root replacement. The implant and abutment work as a base for the final crown that will be your new, natural-looking, and fully functional tooth.

 

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Dental implants to replace multiple teeth
Made of titanium, the dental implant is a durable tooth root replacement. The implants can serve as anchors to permanently secure bridges which replace multiple teeth. Our surgeons work closely with you and your referring doctor to find the optimal solution that will provide the best aesthetics and function for you.
Dental Implants to secure your denture
Dentures have been used for many years as a removable alternative to natural teeth but are far from being an optimal solution. Patients often complain that the dentures move in the mouth resulting in rubbing, sores, and ulcers. The mobility of the denture can also affect the patient’s confidence to smile, or bite and chew their favorite foods. We also know that patients wearing dentures experience bone loss in their jaw bone since there are no teeth roots to transfer the chewing forces to the bone and maintain its volume and strength. Bone loss in the jaw results in the “sunken” or “old age” appearance of the facial contour.

Dental implants can counteract many of those shortcomings. By placing a few dental implants in the bone and securing the dentures to the implants, we can obtain more comfortable, functional, and aesthetic dentures. Further bone loss is also prevented because the implant acts as an artificial tooth root. Wouldn’t you like to smile and eat the foods you like with confidence? Call us to schedule your free Rochester dental implant consultation.

Hybrid
What is Hybrid Denture or Hybrid Bridge?

The Hybrid Denture is a major upgrade to the conventional, removable dentures. Because removable dentures rest directly on the gums, they often become unstable and painful. The Hybrid Denture, on the other hand, is fixed to 4-6 dental implants that are anchored to the jaw bone like natural teeth, thus providing better function and esthetics.

 

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The dental implants also help maintain the volume of the jaw bone, thus preventing the sunken-in appearance often seen in patients with conventional, removable dentures.

 

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The Hybrid Denture can fit most people with a denture, and often the patient leaves our office with a fixed restoration (cannot be removed by the patient) the same day the implants are placed. The result is a fixed, comfortable, and natural looking teeth replacement solution. This may be the solution you have been looking for. Call us today for a complementary implant consultation.

Peri-implantitis
Just like natural teeth, dental implants should be cared for by regular brushing at home, cleaning between the teeth/implants, and regular professional cleaning by a periodontal hygienist. Unfortunately, sometimes even the best-placed implants may be compromised by gum disease (called peri-implantitis) around them. If left untreated, peri-implantitis may eventually cause the implant to fail and require the removal of the implant. Our experienced team is adept at recognizing the earliest signs of any implant problem. With regular periodontal and implant evaluations, we can intervene at the earliest stages of the disease in order to stop and reverse any further complications. Let our knowledgable team help you maintain your implants for a life-long treatment success.
Mini Implants
Mini implants have recently been widely advertised. They are a smaller “mini” version of a full-size implant, and so they cost less, need less bone to hold them, and require less surgical skills to place them. We use mini implants in certain cases, especially as a temporary solution to stabilize a removable denture while your permanent full-sized implants are healing. Numerous clinical studies have shown that mini implants do not provide the long-term success that full-sized implants do, resulting in implant and restoration failure. Here too, our uncompromising standard of care guides us in the treatment planning. We will discuss with you bone augmentation and other techniques to enhance your bone thickness, thus allowing the placement of a full-size implant for superior, long term results. We are committed to providing you with uncompromising implant solutions and are happy to discuss the best option for you.

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