Dental Implants: The Gold Standard for Tooth Replacement
At Dr. Armen Akopian's dental practice, we provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions that offer the most advanced, permanent approach to replacing missing teeth. Our comprehensive implant services restore not only the visible portion of your smile but also the critical root structure that maintains your oral health and facial aesthetics.
Understanding Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically positioned in the jawbone beneath the gum line, creating a stable foundation for replacement teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants function like natural tooth roots, stimulating bone preservation and providing unparalleled stability for crowns, bridges, or dentures.
The Significant Benefits of Dental Implants
Patients who choose dental implants experience numerous advantages over traditional tooth replacement options:
- Exceptional Longevity: With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them a superior long-term investment in your oral health.
- Bone Preservation: Implants are the only tooth replacement option that stimulates natural bone growth, preventing the bone loss and facial collapse that typically follow tooth loss.
- Natural Function: Implant-supported teeth function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence.
- Preservation of Adjacent Teeth: Unlike traditional bridges, implants don't require modification of neighboring healthy teeth, preserving more of your natural dental structure.
- Stability and Comfort: Implants eliminate the slipping, clicking, and food restrictions often associated with removable dentures.
- Improved Oral Health: Dental implants allow for normal brushing and flossing, facilitating better oral hygiene compared to bridges.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: Our implant restorations are carefully crafted to match your natural teeth in shape, size, and color for a seamless smile.
Our Comprehensive Implant Solutions
Dr. Akopian offers a full spectrum of implant services tailored to your specific needs:
Single Tooth Replacement
For individual missing teeth, we place a single implant with a custom-crafted crown that blends perfectly with your natural dentition.
Multiple Tooth Replacement
When several teeth are missing, strategically placed implants can support bridges or partial dentures, eliminating the need for a separate implant for each missing tooth.
Full Arch Replacement
Our advanced full-arch solutions, including options like All-on-4® and implant-supported dentures, can replace an entire arch of teeth with as few as four implants, offering a stable, comfortable alternative to traditional dentures.
Implant-Supported Overdentures
For patients who already wear dentures, we can retrofit existing dentures or create new ones that snap onto implants, dramatically improving stability and comfort while preserving bone.
Our Advanced Implant Process
Dr. Akopian's implant procedure follows a methodical, personalized approach:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: We conduct thorough examinations using advanced imaging technology to assess bone quality, determine optimal implant placement, and develop your customized treatment plan.
- Preparatory Procedures: If needed, we perform bone grafting, sinus lifts, or other preparatory procedures to ensure sufficient bone volume for successful implantation.
- Precise Implant Placement: Using surgical guides and advanced techniques, Dr. Akopian precisely positions your implants for optimal function and aesthetics.
- Integration Period: We allow time for osseointegration, the process where the implant fuses with your jawbone (typically 3-6 months), creating a stable foundation for your replacement teeth.
- Custom Restoration: Once integration is complete, we place abutments (connectors) and attach your custom-designed crown, bridge, or denture, meticulously adjusted for proper fit and bite alignment.
- Ongoing Support: We provide comprehensive aftercare instructions and regular follow-up appointments to ensure the long-term success of your implants.
Candidacy for Dental Implants
Most adults with missing teeth are potential candidates for dental implants. Ideal candidates have:
- Adequate jawbone density (or are willing to undergo bone grafting)
- Healthy gum tissue
- Good overall health
- Commitment to excellent oral hygiene and regular dental visits
During your consultation, Dr. Akopian will carefully evaluate factors that might affect your implant success and discuss all appropriate options.
Why Choose Dr. Akopian for Your Dental Implants
Dr. Armen Akopian combines extensive training, advanced technology, and meticulous attention to detail to provide exceptional implant outcomes:
- Specialized Training: Advanced education in implantology and continuing education to stay current with the latest techniques.
- 3D Imaging and Planning: Precise treatment planning using cone beam CT scanning and digital simulation.
- Comprehensive Care: All aspects of your implant treatment, from extraction to final restoration, provided in one convenient location.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Thorough explanation of all options, with treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and budget.
Investment in Your Long-Term Oral Health
While dental implants represent a higher initial investment than traditional tooth replacement options, their durability, functionality, and ability to preserve bone make them the most cost-effective solution over time. Our office staff will help you understand your insurance benefits and explore financing options to make this life-changing treatment accessible.
Ready to discover how dental implants can transform your smile and quality of life? Contact our office at (212)-753-0464 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Armen Akopian and take the first step toward a permanent solution for missing teeth.
