Preventative Dentistry

Dental implant restorations are a relatively new oral health solution in which damaged or missing teeth are replaced with artificial teeth. The dental implant procedure at our Port Jefferson, New York dental practice begins with an analysis of your mouth. If you do not smoke and have a healthy jawbone, you are a candidate for implant restorations to replace missing or damaged teeth.

The implant restoration process begins with the positioning of an artificial tooth root into your jawbone. The dentist uses titanium rods or screws to create a foundation connected directly to the jawbone, whereupon the artificial teeth are placed. The ensuing process of osseointegration that occurs across the months ahead allows the titanium rods to connect to the jawbone.

After three to six months, the stage is set for the addition of crowns in place of the missing teeth or those that were removed due to damage. The crown placed atop an abutment resembles and functions similar to a natural tooth. If you are missing one or several teeth, have extensive tooth damage or have not been to the dentist in the previous six months, reach out to our Port Jefferson dentist today. You can contact the Port Jefferson Dental Group by phone at (631) 473-1511.