Dental Implants in New Brunswick, NJ
Replace Missing Teeth. Restore Confidence.
The surgeons at Oral Surgery Group in New Brunswick, NJ, offer long-lasting tooth loss solutions with dental implants. This revolutionary tooth replacement option functions and looks just like a natural tooth. Many dental professionals push the health benefits of dental implants because they prevent bone loss and function like a healthy, natural adult tooth. If you have one or more teeth that are missing, failing, or badly damaged, we encourage you to contact Oral Surgery Group in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for a consultation with one of our oral surgeons, Philip Engel, DMD, Richard Stern, DDS, Constantine Simos, DMD, Michael Stern, DMD, Amy Tanchyk, DMD, MD, and Rohan J. Prabhu, DDS.
The Parts of a Dental Implant
Dental implants are designed to feel and function like natural teeth. Each implant has three parts: the implant post, the abutment, and the crown or multi-tooth prosthesis. The implant post is a tiny screw that your surgeon will place into the empty socket. This screw will function like a natural tooth’s root, which holds your tooth securely in place while you chew and bite tough foods. The abutment is a connector piece that will firmly attach your new tooth to the post. Your new crown will be fixed to the top of the abutment once the implant site has healed.
Dental implants are the only tooth restoration option that fuses to the jaw bone and prevents bone loss.
Benefits of Receiving Dental Implants
Having a complete smile can improve your confidence and your ability to perform everyday tasks like biting, chewing, and speaking. Other benefits of having dental implants placed include:
Long-Term Results
Because the implant post fuses to the jaw bone, it is a long-term solution to tooth loss. Your implant does not get taken out during meals or cleaning, unlike traditional dentures and bridges. Many patients even forget they have dental implants!
Natural-Looking Replacement Teeth
The crown, designed by a restorative dentist, is custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your other teeth. Many people are unable to tell which tooth is the implant because of how natural the results look.
Preserve Bone
When a tooth is missing, the jaw bone underneath can resorb over time. The implant post fuses to the jaw, providing the necessary stimulation during chewing to keep it healthy. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that offers this benefit.
Simple Care Routine
There are no moving parts and no special rinses needed. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing every day, just like your other teeth, and attend regular dental checkups to care for your dental implant.
If you have missing teeth, enough jaw bone, and are healthy enough to undergo general surgery, you likely qualify for dental implants.
Types of Dental Implants
One major advantage of dental implants is that they are versatile. Your oral surgeon can customize the number and types of implants to suit your specific needs. The types of dental implants we offer at Oral Surgery Group include:
- Single Implants. We use one dental implant post to replace one missing tooth, and can repeat this process as needed throughout the mouth.
- Immediate Implants. If you’re having a tooth extracted and there is enough jaw bone, we can place an implant post into the empty socket during the same appointment.
- Implant-Supported Bridges. Bridges restore multiple teeth missing beside each other. Traditional bridges sit on top of adjacent teeth, causing them damage, while a dental implant can support the bridge, protecting your other teeth.
- Full-Arch Restoration. Ideal for patients with many missing or unhealthy teeth, this procedure uses several implant posts to secure a fixed prosthesis, resulting in a brand new, fully functioning, secure smile.
Our practice uses superior dental implant technology and techniques to produce optimal patient outcomes.
Dental Implant Surgery
The dental implant procedure usually requires a total of at least two or three office visits, depending on the type of implants you plan on getting and the number of implants necessary. During the first visit, your surgeon will review your health condition, take 3D scans, and discuss your treatment and anesthesia options.
The dental implant surgery typically lasts between 1 and 3 hours. After administering the anesthesia, your oral surgeon will lift the gum tissue and place the implant(s) into the bone beneath. The titanium posts integrate with the jaw bone while you heal, creating a firm and secure foundation for your replacement teeth.
If your implants are immediate loading, your crowns will be attached using the abutments the same day or a day after your initial surgery. With traditional implants, we may provide temporary teeth while the implant sites heal. In either case, you will leave with a beautiful new smile.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in New Brunswick, NJ?
We use several factors to determine the cost of your dental implant treatment. These include the number and type of implants you need, if you require bone grafting or tooth extractions, your dental insurance, and your choice of anesthesia. Keep in mind that for most dental implant surgeries, patients undergo IV sedation.
Removable dentures and bridges may be cheaper upfront, but they can become costly down the road. You must replace these removable appliances every few years and clean them using special rinses. Because there are no pieces stimulating the jaw below the surface, you may require costly and extensive bone repair surgery to treat severe jaw bone loss. With dental implants, you avoid all of these issues and more. Your investment in your smile remains beneficial for years to come, and most importantly, you are able to smile with confidence again.
Types of Anesthesia
We offer several types of anesthesia to ensure patients remain comfortable in our care.
Hear From Dental Implant Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing dental implant treatment at our office.
Reviews From Our Dental Implant Patients
"My dentist that I had gone to originally recommended the Oral Surgery Group to go there to have an extraction or two, and just recently, I was also recommended to go there to have an implant done. I found Dr. Michael Stern to be just very understanding and explained everything that needed to be explained, and I feel very comfortable there — looked forward to going. It worked out well. I had no pain whatsoever. I was very impressed by the professionalism with Dr. Michael Stern and his staff. I would recommend Oral Surgery Group. On a scale of 1–10, they're a 10 all the way."
"I have a couple neighbors of mine that use Dr. Engel, and I actually knew of him and have been using him — and my family's been using him — for years. Most recently, I had to have a tooth extracted again, I had to get a bone graft, I had to have my sinus moved up to make room for the implant, and actually in the process of getting the final tooth put into my mouth. I love coming to dentists. I actually could sleep through just about anything. I wasn't nervous at all. I actually recovered pretty quickly. I went right back to work that day; my office is right down the street. What I say to my friends and family if they're needing an oral surgeon is I tell them that I have the best guy for them. Dr. Engel is a great guy to come see if you have a problem with your teeth and you need some oral surgery."
"I needed an extraction and I also needed—and found out later—implants. When I first arrived, I was very nervous. They calmed me down and, you know, you felt at ease. You felt like, ‘OK, this is going to be all right.’ When I walked through the door, I felt very welcomed. The staff is efficient. They’re helpful. Dr. Simos is extremely good at what he does. In fact, he’s excellent at what he does. I would absolutely give Dr. Simos five stars. My procedure went excellent. If any of my friends and family in Franklin are looking for a fantastic oral surgeon, Dr. Simos is your guy."
"I needed a wisdom tooth taken out, and I needed some posts put in. I was just nervous overall — I have a lot of issues — but Dr. Stern, he put on the music I like, which is Bocelli, and I was very pleased with him. I thought it was going to be long and painful, but my husband kept telling me, "No, he's good; he will help you, don't worry about it," and he was right. I was relaxed, and I went home with no pain, and then I just took some aspirins, and that was it. Dr. Stern is one of the finest oral surgeons I have ever been to see. He's kind, he knows what he's doing, and he makes you relax. Dr. Stern — I highly recommend him."
"I needed to find an oral surgeon. I had a cap for many years that fell out, and I was really very pleased upon the first time meeting the front desk, and they walked me in, and I met Dr. Simos, and it was a perfect consultation appointment. My procedure with my one implant went great. I had the bone grafting. It all worked out, and I had full trust in Dr. Simos, and it worked out very well, and I just was so pleased with the whole process, the whole office. I would recommend the Oral Surgery Group just for their organization. They’re just so nice — all the girls and the staff and the doctors."
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is recovery?
Recovery is different for everyone, but most people feel ready to return to their normal routines within a few days. The implant site will need time to heal, so it’s important not to chew anything tough around where your implant was placed for a while. Your surgeon will give you a full explanation of your pre- and post-operative instructions to help you prepare for a speedy recovery.
Who is not suitable for dental implants?
Patients with extensive jaw bone atrophy, suppressed immune systems, or those who take certain medications may not be suitable for dental implants. During your first visit, we will discuss your health history and determine which type of restorative treatment is right for you.
Do teeth implants hurt?
Oral surgeons are the only dental professionals qualified to administer all types of anesthesia. We will help you select the right type for your surgery complexity and level of anxiety. Many patients undergo IV sedation for this procedure, which renders a sleep-like state where you are unable to feel pain. Post-operative pain can often be managed with ice packs and over-the-counter pain medications.
Can dental implants be done in a day?
If there is enough jaw bone to support the implant, our oral surgeons can insert an implant post immediately following a tooth extraction. This saves you time and money, and allows you to leave with a complete smile after just one surgical visit.
Decades of Trusted Care
Start your journey to better oral health and a more confident smile at Oral Surgery Group. Our compassionate team of specialists will walk you through every step, answer your questions, and make you feel like a part of our family. Learn more about us or schedule an appointment.