There are few prosthetic devices in modern medicine that are as dependable, versatile, and effective as dental implants. Implants can be used to resolve any number of serious dental problems, from the replacement of a single missing tooth to the restoration of an entire set of teeth that were seemingly damaged beyond repair. Although the technology behind implant dentistry has continued to evolve, leading to further refinements in their appearance and durability, the treatment itself is one of the most proven and time-tested in dentistry. Indeed, there are implants that were placed in the 1960s that are still functional to this day, and dental implantation has a higher success rate than any other implant procedure in medicine. Truly, as reliable a technology as dental implants have proven to be, the most important consideration of patients will be the qualifications and experience of the dental professionals to whom they’re entrusting their oral health. This is why Gentle Dental urges anyone who is interested in dental implants in Flushing, Bayside, or other Queens communities to rely on the collective experience and expertise of our renowned dentists.

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The aesthetic and oral health benefits of dental implants are considerable, even compared to other fine methods of restoration featured at Gentle Dental. These benefits include:

• Stability and security: Unlike traditional, removable dental appliances, dental implants are fixed securely into the jawbone and will remain in place indefinitely. The titanium used in the artificial tooth roots is not recognized as a foreign substance by the body; therefore, the jawbone will grow around the implant, accepting it as an integrated part of the mouth. The restorations attached to the implant will have a stable base, allowing the patient to speak, chew, and smile with renewed confidence.
• The ability to bite and chew with confidence: Dental implants can withstand far greater biting pressure than removable bridges and dentures. Foods that might be difficult or impossible to eat with other restorations – steak and crunchy fruits and vegetables, for example – can return to the diets of dental implant recipients.
• Teeth that look and feel completely natural: The trusted dental professionals of Gentle Dental supervise every stage of the dental implant process, ensuring results of uncompromising quality. Our dentists craft replacement teeth to the most exacting standards so that the crowns, bridges, and dentures that are attached to our dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
• Durability and longevity: For anyone in search of a long-term solution to missing teeth, dental implants represent a clearly superior choice. Implants require no special care beyond a healthy oral hygiene regimen and regular dental appointments. If cared for properly, dental implants can last for many years and even decades.

For many patients, the tangible benefits of implant dentistry at our Queens practice are accompanied by more personal benefits: increased self-confidence and poise, a greater willingness to smile, and an overall improved outlook on life.

By any measure, there are relatively few disadvantages to implant dentistry. Treatment with dental implants at our Bayside practice does necessitate a serious personal and financial commitment, in addition to a substantial commitment of time. Because the bone supporting the implants must heal before restorations can be attached, it is not an ideal treatment for anyone seeking immediate results. Furthermore, suitable dental implant candidates must be in generally good health and have sufficient bone to support the implants. Fortunately, many patients without sufficient bone have the option to undergo bone grafting, a procedure in which the jawbone is surgically restored to the density required of dental implants. There is, ultimately, a slight chance that the dental implants will fail; however, this risk is extremely minimal when the implant procedure is handled by competent, experienced dental professionals.