595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677
Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Q: My permanent, 6-unit bridge does not fit and has come off 2 times. After almost a year of treatment, the doctor doesn’t know what to do. He told me he’ll make a bridge a 3rd time and send it to the lab. Last week he told me I need an implant. If I say
Q: I had a crowned tooth break off. The tooth had a root canal done on it so it doesn’t hurt. Can I get it sealed? A: You should be seen by an experienced laser periodontist to determine if there is enough tooth structure to place another crown safely. Sometimes a crown lengthening procedure might
Q: I read about failures on upper molars and about issues not doing an implant. There is a lower molar (this top molar is the last one on top on the left) under this one. I’m a 64 year old female with osteoporosis, so not sure about bone loss. I just don’t know what to
Is this the 4th implant in the same area? Where is this implant located..mandible or maxilla? Bone grafted? Is this implant restored? Are you a smoker or diabetic? I need much more information to answer your question.
Q: I have an abscess in a back molar. The dentist did an x-ray and it needs a root canal. He sent the x-ray to an endodontist. The dentist called me back and said he showed the x-rays to other dentists. They recommend pulling the tooth because the two roots split. I have lost so
Q: I have a 3-tooth bridge using one central incisor and one lateral incisor as anchors. I have one front upper tooth. I am having the other central incisor pulled, and have to have new bridge made. I was told no dentist will use both lateral incisors as anchor teeth, they will have to use
Q: The problem is that the molar next to my bad tooth is fractured and there seems to be infection in the root of that tooth as well, which would mean I would have no lower right back teeth to chew with. I’ve had 4 teeth extracted to make room before they could put braces
Q: If you have a tooth that had to be pulled and you have an implant on that tooth, why can’t they put a 2-3 tooth bridge if another tooth is missing but you have a solid tooth beside the other missing tooth? One tooth would be the implant, with one or two teeth missing
Q: I have insurance that would cover a tooth extraction. However, I am considering getting a dental implant shortly thereafter from a specialist who is not covered by my insurance. Is it okay to save a few hundred dollars to get the tooth extracted by my current dentist, possibly wait a few months, and then
Q: What are my options? I want to go with an implant ASAP on molar #30. Should I wait for molar #31 to give me pain before having it removed? I’m hoping to get at least another year or two out of molar #31 before the implant. Thank you so much. Your work is highly
Q: Socket tactically indicates more mass, peripheral towards the check + up towards joint. This intentional for the success of implant? Will it consolidate and revert to natural size or is the graft one-to-one? Inflamed from the trauma? What are goal? The graft is never custom to be symmetrical, return to same outline as before
Q: I just had a tooth extracted, and an implant put in yesterday. During the procedure he told me one of the tool tips broke and is lodged right next to the implant. I can see it in the x-ray. He told me he tried to take it out but is afraid of getting close
There have been reported cases with some practitioners of problems with this surface. To my knowledge, there is no scientific evidence of the problems, or recalls of any kind. We can treat Peri-Implantitis with a Laser FDA cleared protocol.
Dental implants are generally more expensive than partial dentures. However, in many cases a partial denture is not tolerated well by patients. You should see a reputable Periodontist and get a detailed opinion of your situation.
Q: How should a patient “comparison shop” respectfully, if negotiating, due to finances. Will it reduce the quality material(s) choice(s) of the professional due to low mark-up at a lower total fee? What materials to avoid, that do not last as long? A: Most of the reputable dental implant companies manufacture quality materials. There are
Q: I had root canal long ago in a tooth. Just had an implant done next to that tooth. The root canal-ed tooth has a cavity. Could I feel pain from this tooth though there is no root, or is the pain caused by the recent implant? A: Normally, we would need an x ray
Q: I have a slightly deficient upper jaw and am told I am a candidate for surgery to bring the upper jaw forward. However, I also want three bicuspid teeth that were extracted as a teenager replaced. I have been advised against this but I feel that only by having 32 teeth will I achieve
Q: I’m going to get six dental implants with a 4-hour anesthetic. Is that safe, or would it be best to have three done at a time with a 2-hr sedation? A: We generally do not sedate patients for dental implants. However, I would check with your Periodontist and check what type of medications you
Q: I will have two teeth extracted soon. One has an infection and it will need bone grafting. How long can I wait to get implants? Do I get both implants at the same time or can I wait? How long? One is a front tooth. A: Here at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine
Q: I had a crown a root canal and crown placed on #14. I have had complications due to an abscess caused by an unsuccessful root canal. I was told by two dentists that I would need an apexectomy and a new crown which will cost over $2000. Apparently, there is no guarantee it will
Q: I have quite a few teeth broken down to the gum line and I know they have to come out. I know that they all have to be extracted. After extraction what do I need to do? A: As a Periodontist, we evaluate all teeth to see if they are worth saving. We evaluate
Q: I recently cracked my 1st molar on the bottom and that now needs to be extracted (previous root canal). There is no infection-it was an accident. I’m going to get implants to replace it and the second molar I’m already missing. How traumatic will this be? And how difficult will the recovery be? My
Q: Could my dental implants be causing my low grade fever and migratory body aches? They were put in in 2008. One of the crowns recently failed twice, so the oral surgeon replaced it and laser etched my gums. A: Do you have peri-implantitis? Are the implants failing? How do your x-rays look? What is
Q: After gum disease and a denture, can you have two teeth replaced as implants? A: If you want an overdenture, then it might be possible to put in two implants to support the denture. We often prefer four implants for greater stability.
Q: I am in the process of having an implant put in. The titanium screw was placed (minus abutment) with bone and gum grafting done at the same time. How long will it be before I can put my suck down (temporary denture) back in? The gum area is still swollen and I’m afraid it
Q: I have full upper dentures and just had my four front teeth pulled and replaced with a partial plate. I have two natural teeth on one side and one on the other, plus an implant. I complained to the dentist who did the work about pain in the large tooth next to the implant.
Q: I’m missing my two superior lateral teeth. Should I get a dental bridge or something else? What do you suggest? A: You really need to be seen for x-rays and a full evaluation to really give you a fair diagnosis. However, the options usually are implants, bridges, or removable partial dentures.
Q: I had periodontal surgery a few weeks ago because of receding and bleeding gums (that I had complained about for the last year and a half and eventually self-referred to the gum specialist). They stitched me back up after surgery and even after healing I have some major concerns and am wondering what is
Q: Periodontal disease has loosened three of my lower front teeth. My dentist wants to do gum surgery in an effort to save them. I had laser surgery two years ago. My concern is that the surgery may fail and I will still have to do implants. I am afraid that there may not be
Q: I have had upper dentures for years. Would I still be able to get implants even though my gums have receded? A: Most people can have dental implants after wearing a denture. However, you would need special x-rays and scans to determine in which areas the implants can safely be placed. In addition, a
Q: I’m having a tooth pulled and my dentist wants to do a bone graft. Is this needed? Can it be done at a later date? A: We routinely graft bone at the time of our extractions. In addition, we use a special protocol with an ND/YAG laser called “Laser Site Preservation”. The healing is
Q: What gum is best to chew if you have dental implants? A: If the implants are finished and restored with properly fitted permanent crowns, then chewing gum of any kind should be fine. We usually recommend sugarless gum.
Q: I recently had a tooth removed. I have gum recession where the tooth was removed. Can a periodontist build that back up so I can get an implant? A: Typically, when we extract teeth we do an immediate bone graft and laser procedure (socket preservation) around the extraction socket. If a patient has not
Q: My husband is going through the lengthy process of getting two implants which as you know is quite costly. We are getting lots of denials from the insurance company, but pursuing. Do you know what the rationale would be for our dentist to have done four gum treatments on the same day for two
Q: I had a bone graft performed on tooth #18 back in April 2011. An implant was performed in January of this year. Within 3 weeks, the implant loosened and came out. It was replaced in March with a larger diameter implant (same length). Is this common? What would cause this? This was done by
Q: I am missing two teeth lower teeth and am considering replacing a bridge with implants. I have been told that I will need to have bone harvested from the back of my mouth and inserted into my jaw to prepare it for implants. I will be under general anesthesia but am very nervous about
Q: What can you eat with temporary implant teeth? A: It depends on the case and the individual situation. You can eat most things. You just want to be careful with very sticky foods such as gum, or hard things, so as not to break them.
Q: I would like to know what the warranty on dental implants is and what has been the success rate on them. I would also like to know what has been the success and side effects of having the laser treatment done. A: Laser Periodontal Surgery is a safe therapeutic modality and very successful in
Q: Does the quality of crowns and implants vary? A: Yes. A few Periodontists and general dentists have tried to save a few hundred dollars by using implants from China and other questionable sources that were contaminated with lead and other impurities that are not biologically acceptable and safe. But most use high-quality FDA-approved products.
Q: Does the dental implant come through the gum after surgery? A: You can see the tip of the implant after gum surgery in some cases, but once you put a tooth on it, you won’t see it.
Q: Do you do replacement of a lost low front tooth, and if so what’s the procedure? Also, do you do the procedure in your Manhattan office? My front lower tooth fell out after being loose for some time. A: Yes, we do replacement of teeth. Some patients are eligible for dental implants. We place