Dental Implants in East Brunswick, NJ
Long-Term Tooth Replacement
At Oral Surgery Group our experienced and skilled oral surgeons proudly provide dental implants to patients in East Brunswick, NJ. Dental implants are one of the most popular and effective ways to replace missing teeth. Like a natural tooth’s root, a dental implant holds replacement teeth firmly in place without the need for support from adjacent teeth or removable devices. The long-term, self-supporting implants can hold a single crown (prosthetic tooth) or a multi-tooth bridge. No other tooth loss solution prevents jaw bone loss, which is why most dental professionals recommend implants for any patient who is healthy enough to undergo an outpatient dental procedure.
We offer implant-based tooth restoration at our East Brunswick location and encourage you to schedule an appointment if you have any missing or failing teeth. Dr. Engel, Dr. Stern, Dr. Simos, Dr. Stern, Dr. Tanchyk, and Dr. Prabhu look forward to improving your health and confidence with dental implants.
Dental Implant Parts
Each dental implant consists of three parts, which come together to form one secure, natural-looking replacement tooth. The implant post, the abutment, and the crown all connect to form your final implant. The post is a properly sized titanium screw that replaces your tooth’s root. This post stimulates the bone beneath the gums and prevents bone loss while it supports your new replacement teeth. The abutment piece is attached to this post. It acts as a connector piece between the post and your new crown or bridge attachment. The final piece is your crown which is custom-made to blend in with your other teeth.
Dental implants are the only tooth restoration option that fuses to the jaw bone and prevents bone loss.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants look and feel identical to healthy, natural teeth. Having the strength of a natural tooth allows you to eat the foods you love once again without worrying about a prosthesis coming out. Other benefits of dental implant patients include:
Long-Term Results
Removable dentures must be taken out when you eat and brush your teeth, while dental implants remain in your mouth at all times. Dentures and bridges must be replaced every few years, but an implant is designed to last a lifetime.
Prevent Bone Loss
The implant post fuses to the jaw bone, stimulating the bone like a natural tooth root. This stimulation prevents the jaw bone from deteriorating, which occurs when a tooth is missing.
Natural-Looking
A restorative dentist makes your crown and designs it to match the size, shape, and color of your other teeth. Many other people won’t be able to tell which tooth is the dental implant.
Simple Maintenance
No extra care is needed. Simply brush and floss your dental implant, maintain good oral hygiene, and attend regular dental checkups to keep your implant healthy.
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
At Oral Surgery Group, we customize your treatment to fit your exact needs. Dental implants are incredibly versatile, and the type of implant we use will depend on your restoration and health needs.
- Single Dental Implants. One implant, consisting of a post, abutment, and crown, replaces one missing tooth. This can be done as many times as needed throughout your mouth.
- Immediate Implants. If you’re having a tooth extracted and have enough jaw bone to support it, we can place an implant during the same appointment.
- Implant-Supported Bridges. An implant post can support a bridge to restore multiple teeth missing next to each other. This prevents having to rely on your existing teeth for support, like traditional bridges, and prevents jaw bone loss.
- Full-Arch Restoration. Ideal for those in need of a completely new arch of teeth, this treatment uses dental implants to support a fixed denture, providing natural-looking and functioning results.
Our practice uses superior dental implant technology and techniques to produce optimal patient outcomes.
Dental Implant Placement Surgery
Prior to undergoing surgery, you will visit our office for a consultation. Your oral surgeon will perform an oral examination, take 3D CBCT scans, and select the right type of anesthesia. Once it is determined that dental implants are the right option to restore your smile, we will schedule a surgery date.
Dental implant surgery takes from 1 to 3 hours on average, depending on how many implants you need and if you require extractions or bone grafts. After administering the chosen form of anesthesia, your surgeon will insert the dental implant into the bone. Once your implant is placed, the gums will be sutured to allow the implant to heal properly.
If you receive immediate-loading implants, your abutments will be preloaded into your implant posts. Regular implants have the abutments and crowns attached at a later date, but we may provide a temporary prosthesis to wear while you heal. After the implant has fully healed and integrated into your bone, your restorative dentist will place the final crown.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in East Brunswick, NJ?
The cost of your dental implants depends on how many you need, if you require additional surgical procedures, your dental insurance, and your choice of anesthesia. We discuss all of these items with you in advance and provide a cost estimate upfront. If you ever have questions, a member of our administrative team will be happy to help.
Your investment in dental implants now positively affects your health and confidence in the future. Traditional dentures and bridges are cheaper in the beginning. However, these options only restore your smile’s appearance, not function, and do not stimulate the jaw bone. Without stimulation from a natural tooth’s root or dental implant post, the jaw bone will deteriorate over time, leading to costly and complex surgery. Dental implants feel and function like healthy adult teeth. By restoring your smile with them now, you protect your oral health for years to come.
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
"When I first walked into this practice, I felt very comfortable. It's absolutely beautiful. Dr. Engel was very, very kind. The procedure went very well. Healing was very quick. My quality of life has definitely improved. Now it's perfect. It feels great to have a healthy smile. I like smiling. I would definitely recommend the Oral Surgery Group to anybody that needs dental implants or extractions. I would do it again if I had to. "
"I have something that's called dry mouth—not enough saliva being created—and I started losing my teeth, and so I went for extractions. The office itself is very welcoming. Professional staff, clerical staff, they're all very friendly. Everything is very well explained to you, so by the time the extractions begin to happen, you are fully aware of what to expect. And the follow-up by the staff again was just as they said it would be. It was timely and good questions to make sure that I was recovering. I highly recommend Dr. Stern and the Oral Surgery Group."
"I was in need of a dental implant, and I had been putting it off for a very long time because I was afraid it was going to really hurt. When I first walked into the Oral Surgery Group, the receptionist was very welcoming, and the staff was very friendly. Dr. Stern was really very nice and walked me through the whole process. The procedure was easy. When I came out of it, I was amazed at how quickly it went, how easy it was, and even more importantly, how little it hurt. The next day, when I woke up, I didn't need anything, not even Tylenol. I look forward to finishing the process, I look forward to coming back, and this is really the only place that I will go. It was just a very pleasant experience, so not only have both my children come here, but then I came here, and my husband also came. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Stern."
"I cracked my tooth on July 4th, so the whole weekend I was in a lot of pain. Besides being in pain, I was pretty nervous. The team here is very understanding and very professional. Dr. Simos has a very calm manner—very soft-spoken but very professional. The procedure went great. The overall experience has been terrific. In fact, I’ve been back here three or four times, and it’ll be the place that I go to every time I need to have some kind of oral surgery done. I’d give Oral Surgery Group five stars out of five. They were excellent."
"I needed dental implants, so I came to see Dr. Michael Stern. In back of the bridge was the tooth that cracked. Since it was on the side that I usually chew, he took it out, and he did an implant for me. He’s easy to be with. He’s funny. He’s easy to talk to. You don’t feel nervous. I have had no problems; it’s been fine. The people in front are always pleasant. I like them, and I have recommended them to other people in my area."
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is recovery after getting dental implants?
Before you receive the final crown, your surgical site will need to heal. The surgical site will heal in a few weeks, but the process of the post fusing to the jaw bone takes several months.
What can I eat after getting dental implants?
You will not be able to chew hard foods in the area of your implant until it has healed. You must eat soft foods for a couple of days after the procedure, but can resume a normal diet as tolerated. Use caution around the surgical sites and follow the instructions provided to keep the area clean.
Can dental implants be done in a day?
Just like your other teeth, food can get stuck around your implant. Brush and floss regularly to remove debris and to keep your implant healthy.
Does it hurt to get a dental implant?
As oral surgeons, we are qualified to administer all forms of anesthesia. We will help you select the right choice for your surgery and level of anxiety, as it is our goal to keep you as comfortable as possible. We provide detailed instructions to expedite recovery, and most post-surgical pain can be managed with over-the-counter pain medications and ice packs.
Decades of Trusted Care
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