Dental Implants
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a titanium screw that is surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw. The implant replaces your tooth’s natural root and serves as an anchor for a replacement tooth. The single-tooth replacement is called a crown. If multiple teeth need replacing, your dentist can add a section of replacement teeth called an implant-supported bridge. The dental implant can also be attached to a removable partial denture to prove better stability and function.
Replacing missing or damaged teeth with implants can also prevent other side effects of leaving spaces in your mouth.
Who Might Need a Dental Implant?
Dental implants may be a good option if you:
- Have missing or damaged teeth
- Are uncomfortable wearing dentures
- Want to keep as much healthy surrounding tooth structure as possible
- Have difficulty speaking or eating due to missing or damaged teeth
FAQs
Why NewYork-Presbyterian for Dental Implants
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we offer exceptional dentistry and oral medical care. As our patient, you benefit from our dentists’ years of training and experience. We also provide dental clearance for cardiac procedures, head and neck radiation, and stem cell transplants.
As a scientifically based hospital in partnership with two academic institutions, we are at the forefront of the latest treatments. Our dedication to improving dentistry and oral surgery extends to innovative research programs. We continue developing new techniques and therapies to enhance our patients’ quality of life.