Dental Implants in Upper East Side NYC

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental Implants Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.

Dental Implants Presentation

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw.

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The difference is that the implant is made of titanium — the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.

Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.


Photo of a smiling elderly man showing perfect teeth

“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”

For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.

Surgical Advances

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Cho is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction — further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.

Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist.  Dr. Cho performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.


Patient Reviews: Dental Implants

Please read testimonials from our dental implant patient patients, below. If you wish to rate your experience with Steven H. Cho, DDS, PLLC. Call our office if you would like more information: 121 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Office Phone Number 212-838-5895.

Steven H. Cho, DDS, PLLC

5 out of 5 stars based on 4 Dental Implants reviews

Patient Review by K C

Best dental experience ever

- K C

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Patient Review by ann c

All in all the most pleasant experience possible for something I dread - Feel totally confident and surprisingly relaxed in Dr. Cho's hands. Have had a a few implants with Dr. Cho who instills confidence and calm

- ann c

5 out of 5 stars on

Patient Review by DENENE F

SERVICE IS ALWAYS EXCELLENT !!!!!!

- DENENE F

5 out of 5 stars on

Patient Review by Lenward E

My visit can best be described with TenderLovingCare !

- Lenward E

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