Dental Implants

Serving Caldwell, Essex County, Livingston, and Verona, New Jersey

Dental implants permanently replace a missing tooth or several missing teeth. Unlike most dentists, as a prosthodontist, Dr. Green is dual-certified as a prosthodontist and implant surgeon. He is qualified to do all the work himself, and he does not have to refer you to another dentist at any point in the process of implant dentistry.

Read about Mini Dental Implants.

Advantages of implants

• Look, feel, and act like your natural teeth
• Cared for in the same way as your natural teeth
• Can prevent the bone and gum shrinkage or facial collapse caused by missing teeth
• Permanent
• Can be replaced if it becomes damaged
• Convenient – you never take them out like dentures or partials
• Do not slip or shift when you speak and eat

The titanium rod will fuse with your jawbone, so it will be permanent and stable. The artificial tooth is matched in color and shape to your original tooth, so it looks just like your natural teeth.

Dental implants can preserve the look of your face and prevent further dental problems such as:

• Shifting of your teeth
• Jawbone deterioration
• Decay and gum disease

This all helps to prevent what is referred to as the “witch’s chin.”

The results of dental implants can last a lifetime, and this can help you to avoid other costly procedures in the future. If the tooth gets chipped, broken, or discolored, it can easily be replaced, but the implant itself remains.

Dental implants are appropriate for patients with sufficient jawbone material and who are in good overall oral health. They are generally not recommended for smokers. Smoking increases the likelihood of rejection of the implant.

Read about Dental Implant Recovery.

Read more about Dental Implants vs. Dentures.

Read more about the Candidacy for Dental Implants.

Read more about the Dental Implant Procedure.

New Jersey Prosthodontist Dr. Green will evaluate your overall dental health and, taking into consideration your individual goals and desires. He will recommend the most beneficial tooth replacement procedure for you and explain all of your options. If you are not a good candidate for implants, he will recommend alternatives.

If you are seeking solutions for missing teeth in New Jersey, please read our Prosthodontics and Denture pages. We also encourage you to learn more by reading about Cosmetic Dentistry and our Frequently Asked Questions. Please contact our prosthodontist to schedule your initial prosthodontics consultation today.