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What You Should Know About Getting Dental Implants
Dental implants fit the bill if the “gold standard” is what you seek when replacing lost teeth. With implants, you get replacement teeth that imitate real teeth in comfort, function, and appearance to counter the devastating effects of tooth loss in every way. Whether you need to replace one, several, or an entire arch of teeth or undergo full mouth restoration, implants can restore your smile beautifully. Getting implants in Staten Island, New York, starts with a call or visit to Dr. Matthew Scaffa and our team from Dental Art Concepts PLLC.
What You Should Know about Getting Implants
As getting implants can be a lengthy process, you should learn as much as possible about this treatment to ensure it’s a good fit for you. Dr. Scaffa and our team can discuss your options so you’ll have an idea of alternative restorative treatments. We’ll also evaluate your oral health, overall health, bone density, and lifestyle habits to determine whether you’re a good candidate for implants. In general, here’s what you need to know about receiving dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Implants require surgery
Implants can best be described as titanium tooth roots that Dr. Scaffa places inside your jawbone surgically to support your new teeth. This solid foundation gives your replacement teeth the durability, strength, and stability of real teeth.
Getting implants is a process
Placing the implant into your jawbone is step one of the implant process. Next comes a waiting period of four to six months to give the implant time to fuse with your jawbone. Once the implant has bonded with your jaw, Dr. Scaffa will attach an abutment (connector) to the implant and, lastly, your crown restoration to the abutment to complete your smile.
Implant treatment is highly versatile and customizable
Dr. Scaffa can use single implants combined with porcelain crowns to replace individual missing teeth. We can create an implant bridge to replace several missing teeth in a row. An implant denture attached to multiple implants can replace an entire arch of missing teeth.
There are different types of implants
These include endosteal, subperiosteal, zygomatic, and mini-implants. Due to the durability properties of endosteal implants Dr. Scaffa typically uses this type for this treatment. We can review the pros and cons of each before scheduling your treatment and recommend the best choice for you.
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Implants are low maintenance
You care for implants like you would care for natural teeth through diligent brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet, avoiding hard, sticky foods, and scheduling routine dental cleanings.
Implants can last a lifetime
With proper care and regularly scheduled preventive visits, implants can give you a lifetime of reliable use.
With implants, you benefit from the strength and durability of titanium tooth roots combined with the natural beauty of porcelain crowns, bridges, or dentures to restore your smile like new.
Contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa today to begin your dental implant journey
Begin your journey to a new smile with Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, NY. Contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa today at (718) 313-4343.
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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.
Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.
Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.