Have you ever wondered if Long Island dental implants could help you improve your smile? With new advancements in dental technology more people are able to enjoy the benefits of a more natural alternative to tooth replacement. 3D imaging is one of those advancements that put efficiency and simplicity at the fingertips of Periodontists worldwide.

In 1995 conjoined twins Hannah and Bethany Rainey had to undergo a delicate surgery to separate them. The attending surgeons used a computer designed three dimensional model of the girls skeletal features to guide them through the surgery. Dr. Stephen Schmitt recognized the potential of 3D imaging in dentistry and teamed up with Dr. Benjamin Young to operate Vxelogix, a company that is part of the emerging field of digital dentistry.

With the use of 3D models and other technological aids dental practitioners are better able to improve tooth replacement and functional use of those new teeth. According to Dr. Young, “It’s a method of digital design to restore a person’s mouth.” These models enable dentists to use computer models when designing dentures or implants. The end result is a better fitting option with more functional life.

The Implant Procedure: What to Expect

Traditionally implants begin with a thorough evaluation by a Periodontist who will assess the health of your gums and jawbone, determine if you have sufficient enough bone mass to secure an implant and address any other illnesses or concerns. The steps typically involved include:

• A detailed exam of your existing teeth and gums
• Complete a health questionnaire to address any other potential concerns
• Receive a detailed x-ray to assess the stability of your jawbone
• Go over the results and discuss possible treatment options

Implant dentistry has proven to be a more natural approach to tooth replacement for years. With a growing number of options available more patients are able to enjoy a natural smile rather than bulky dentures.

As the industry continues to grow technology such as 3D imaging continues to improve and widen the appeal of cosmetic dentistry. If you’re missing a single tooth or multiple teeth and have been contemplating Long Island dental implants contact Dr. Shcarf to discuss your needs. With years of experience in implant dentistry he can effectively determine the best approach for tooth replacement options. Call today at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

Nobody wants to walk around with a defective smile or missing teeth. While many feel forced to settle for dentures or partials more are discovering they can rely on Long Island dental implants to replace their missing teeth. This natural, permanent option is growing in popularity and practitioners continue to study implant dentistry to improve success rates for patients. A recent study found genetic indicators that may have an impact on the success rate of implants.

How well implants fuse with the natural bone in your mouth depends in a large part on the health of the surrounding gum tissue. If your gums are inflamed or weakened in any way your chances of success reduces. For some patients the risk for failure may be predictable, even before they receive the implants!

Your Genetics and Implant Success

According to a recent study some patients are what is referred to as genotype positive, meaning the genetic makeup actually leaves them more susceptible to gum tissue destruction and inflammation. Both of these conditions minimize how effectively an implant can heal in the oral cavity.

Any patient is at risk for deterioration or gum inflammation however being genotype positive increases the likelihood of having these complications. Additionally, these patients don’t respond as well to treatment efforts to save the implants making it difficult for Periodontists to eliminate the inflammation and save the new tooth.

This study was published in the Journal of Implantology and concluded that:

• Experienced great gum tissue destruction
• Had increased discharge from tissues
• Exaggerated local inflammation
• Had lower response to treatment
• Genotype negative patients who developed inflammation responded well to treatment
• There were statistically significant differences between both groups

As more and more research continues to be completed around implant dentistry patients are able to enjoy the many benefits that come from it. Practitioners are more aware of patient needs and proper preparation to ensure success with a new beautiful smile. With continued advancements in cosmetic dentistry studies like this one will help dental practitioners find ways to increase the success rate of dental implant procedures for everyone.

To find out your success rate Dr. Scharf is available to answer any of your questions. He’s provided Long Island dental implants for years and can offer his expertise in deciding whether implants are right for you. Call today at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

If you’re missing a single tooth, multiple teeth or all of your teeth I’m sure you’ve done your homework for the best ways to replace your missing teeth. For some this may be partial or full dentures but on Long Island dental implants have long been the preferred choice. Implants offer many benefits to the patient and now new studies reveal an improvement in implant dentistry that can shorten healing times increasing the appeal.

As implant dentistry grew in popularity practitioners and researchers began identifying ways to increase success rates in bonding. It was discovered very early on that how rough an implants surface was has a huge impact on the rate and success of bonding to natural bone. As a result implants were created with varying degrees of roughness and categorized by that as well. Recently researchers at the University of Gothenberg Switzerland dug even deeper into the concept of roughness and bonding and discovered a way to shorten healing time using this roughness and your natural bone.

Dr. Johanna Loberg at the University of Gothenberg’s Department of Chemistry recognized that it is essential to be able to measure and describe surface appearance in detail. By doing this practitioners would be able to more specifically match your implants with your bone topography, making a more natural bond and in the end shortening how long it would take for the two to fuse together. This is done by looking at particles at the nano level, far smaller than you might imagine.

The Impact on Implant Dentistry

The procedure for receiving dental implants remains the same. In fact the only changes you as the patient will notice is less discomfort and faster end results. It’s possible that by closely matching the topography you’ll also have fewer return visits during the healing process. So here’s what you can expect:

• To begin you’ll receive a detailed oral evaluation to determine the health of your existing teeth, gums and bone. During this initial exam you’ll receive an advanced 3D dental scan so your Periodontist can see the density of your jawbone.
• Next you’ll discuss your treatment options, if bone grafts need to be done prior to receiving implants and the type of implants you’ll receive.
• Then you’ll schedule an appointment to begin the process either by starting with your bone grafts or straight to receiving implants.
• Finally, after all your implants have been placed you’ll be given a detailed follow-up care action plan that includes return visits and appropriate oral hygiene.

If you’re living on Long Island dental implants can be the perfect solution for your tooth replacement needs. As modern dentistry continues to move forward your experience can only get better. To discover how to get started contact Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

What does it mean to the average American to live with decaying and missing teeth? Simply put it’s a complete change in lifestyle. You have to change how and what you eat to minimize pain and discomfort. You likely hide your smile behind clenched lips so the world won’t notice any abnormalities. While advances in Long Island implants have made tooth replacement appealing new stem cell research may offer a better alternative for repairing your smile.

It has long been a dream of Doctor Ophir Klein to help patients suffering from badly decaying or missing teeth using stem cells. One desire is to find a way to utilize the cells natural growth ability to reform decaying teeth by implanting the stem cells directly on the decaying tooth.

Another possible use Dr. Klein’s team is hoping to achieve is the ability to use stem cells to regenerate the entire tooth, which can then be used as the implant for missing teeth. This option allows for implant patients to receive an actual tooth instead of the titanium implant.

Making Stem Cells A Success

To make this dream a reality Dr. Klein’s team is closely studying epithelial cells, which become hardened tooth enamel, in an effort to unlock the secrets of how this process takes place. A second team of researchers is focusing their efforts on cells that create the living tissue inside our teeth. Collectively these groups are striving to offer the best in tooth replacement using real teeth.

Human application is still years away but progress in modern dentistry continues to grow. If you have missing teeth or teeth that need replaced due to severe decay you don’t have to wait around for Dr. Klein’s team. There are plenty of effective solutions available today.

On Long Island implants have made huge improvements in technique increasing success rates and making implants available to a larger group of patients. To learn more contact Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

If your smile needs work you don’t have to fear what’s in store. With new advances in modern dentistry your Periodontist can find a simple and effective approach to fix teeth on Long Island without drawn out recovery times and gaps in your smile.

In 1984 protocols were in place for practitioners that recommended implants be surgically placed in the jawbone and then covered up for the healing phase. Patients then needed to return for a second surgery to uncover the implant, an abutment was placed and another 2 weeks of healing was required before your new tooth could be attached.

New research has shown however the implants can heal in the same time frame if they are left uncovered with a healing abutment, shortening your treatment time and eliminating the need for a second surgery.

Advancements in dental scans have assisted Periodontists in being able to provide a more detailed evaluation of their patients specific needs, jaw line and bone density. Using advanced equipment dental practitioners are able to completely outline your treatment plan before ever making a cut in your gums.

Perhaps the biggest achievement in implant dentistry is the ability to complete the entire procedure without ever opening the gums using computer imaging and CAD-CAM template design. To be considered as a candidate there are several factors to be considered including a need for bone grafting, underlying bone that is either too deep or too shallow, or inadequate gum tissue overlying the implant site.

I know what you’re thinking, a single implant procedure is simple enough but what if you need to replace all your teeth? A procedure known as sequential extraction implant dentistry allows patients who need to replace all their teeth do so with a full smile! Your practitioner will use some of your natural teeth to support a temporary bridge while replacing the rest with implants. Once healing is complete the temporary bridge is replaced with permanent implants for a complete smile.

If you need to fix teeth on Long Island and are worried about having to walk around with a toothless smile contact Dr. Scharf.  He’s a licensed Periodontist skilled in implant dentistry and can offer top of the line treatment options. Call him today at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com to get started on your new smile.

Have you been suffering with a nagging toothache or perhaps had a root canal that only temporarily relieved your pain? As the pain is increasingly getting worse you start to realize the time has come to visit your dentist to see what is going inside the tooth and discuss the possibility of Long Island implants to permanently fix your tooth.

Dentistry has come such a long way over the years in providing you a real solid solution to your oral pain. From treating gum disease with non-evasive methods to restoring natural teeth through the use of prosthetic teeth you don’t have to suffer through tooth pain long and root canals are not the only option!

There are several reasons a tooth implant is a better option for treating infections in the teeth. A few include:

• Eliminate the risks of leaving bacteria behind
• No need to return to the dentist if your root canal fails
• Stronger solution than capping what remains of your infected tooth

Root canals don’t always fail, but often bacteria gets left behind and then packed under the filling. These bacteria will grow and re-infect the tooth, leaving you in need for another root canal.

Why put yourself through that? When the infected tooth is first extracted your dentist can place a titanium implant in the available space where your natural tooth used to sit. Then you’re dentist will allow the implant to completely heal before attaching the prosthetic tooth using a screw on top of the implant. It’s that simple.

Are you worried about dental implant pain? Granted there may be some discomfort immediately following the procedure but you can expect the same level of discomfort you would find after receiving the root canal, but with a stronger, longer lasting solution.

So if you’re suffering through a nagging tooth ache don’t put treatment off another day. Contact Dr. David Scharf at 631-661-6633 to discuss Long Island implants or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

You’ve walked around long enough fussing with your loose fitting dentures and embarrassing moments of floppy teeth. You know dental implants will fix all that but your dentist told you that you likely were not a candidate because of a narrow jawbone. But don’t let that stop you. If you live on Long Island dental implants can now be a reality through proven methods of bone grafting.

For decades experienced dental practitioners have been helping many patients just like you find success with tooth implants. Whether you have a narrow jaw bone or bone weakened by disease you no longer have to sit out the luxury of a more natural tooth replacement option. Simply chose the bone grafting procedure that’s best for you and make a plant to see it through to a beautiful smile!

What Bone Graft Procedure is Right for You?

When you’re ready to get started with your dental implant treatment plan your practitioner will perform a detailed evaluation and likely a detailed three dimensional dentascan to get a real close look at bones in your mouth. This will help him identify how much grafting may need to be done and where in your mouth you are likely to need it.

Bone grafting is simply a method in which your natural jaw is stimulated to grow new bone either naturally or synthetically. This is why it’s crucial to have a detailed scan of the jawbone to see where your bone is weak or narrow. Here are a few of the more common methods for encouraging bone growth:

• A synthetic material can be used to stimulate growth of your bone. Additionally your own blood factors can be used to either stimulate or accelerate bone growth.
• If your top jaw is too narrow a skilled Periodontist can literally lift your sinuses and place bone on the top of the jaw so that it can grow enough to sustain the implants.
• There are bone banks available for grafting purposes in much the same way as blood banks. The bone is sterile and very safe for use in stimulating bone growth.
• Perhaps the simplest method is by utilizing bone from your own mouth by using removed bone from procedures like preparing the dental implant site.

After discussing your specific needs with your dental practitioner he will help you choose the best bone grafting option for you. Remember that the best treatment plan is not always the fastest one. Rather you want to develop a plan that will have the highest rate of successful implant placement.

For reliable and safe Long Island dental implants Dr. Shcarf is an expert on bone grafting and dental implants. Let his expertise bring you the smile you’ve been waiting for by calling today at 631-661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

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You’ve just been informed that your root canal didn’t take and your tooth needs to be removed. Your first thought, “what about my smile?” Your second thought, “is there any way I can replace that tooth?” You listen intently as the dentist discusses the procedures to come and options for care after the tooth is removed. One thought stands out in your mind: Long Island Dental Implants. What affect will this have on your mouth and where will you find an implant dentist on Long Island?

Long Island dental implants are completed under the care of a Periodontist, a dental specialist in the area of diagnosing, preventing and treating gum disease. Dr. Scharf is the premier Implant Dentist on Long Island. The procedure previously involved a heavy focus on the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant in an effort to minimize change in the host tissue however recent studies have changed how practitioners view mean bone changes around the implant.

The Journal of Periodontology recently published a study that showed little mean bone change in the five years following the implant, further supporting dental implants as a viable tooth replacement option. The study was conducted at the Texas Health Center at San Antonio evaluating 596 implants placed in 192 patients. The study confirms that patients with adequate oral hygiene and bone volume would experience minimal change in the bone tissue surrounding the implant. In fact the majority of the bone remodeling occurs between the initial implant placement and the final prosthesis placement.

Evaluating an Implant Dentist on Long Island

Pairing up with a skilled Periodontist who understands not only the procedure itself, but also the healing process that occurs immediately following your dental implant and long-term care is vital to a pleasant experience. You want to entrust your oral health to a practitioner that will monitor your new implant as well as focus on other areas of the mouth during your visits.

When evaluating an implant dentist on Long Island look for Periodontists who specialize in dental implants. Prior to calling them, prepare any questions you have about the procedure, including care after the implant is placed and don’t shy away from asking them if they are familiar with the most recent study supporting minimal changes in the five years following your procedure. Some questions you may want to ask include:

1. Am I a good candidate for a successful implant?
2. What criteria do you use to make that determination?
3. How much experience do you have with dental implants?
4. Have you read the recent study on changes to the tissue surrounding the implants?
5. How has it changed your views on post procedure care?

It’s your mouth. You should expect nothing less than the best. If you’re looking for Long Island dental implants Dr. David Scharf, a Periodontist who specializes in Dental Implants, is available to answer your questions by visiting him on the web at or call (631) 661-6633.