New Protein For Staten Island Dental Implant Patients

Hundreds of Staten Island dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post.

Dental implants are usually the ideal restoration for Staten Island people who want to replace a missing tooth. There is a problem, however, if the jaw bone is too thin at the implant site.

When a tooth is extracted, the bone loses the blood circulation at the former site of the root. Consequently, bone recession often occurs. If the recession is extensive, there is not enough bone to hold the dental implant post.

Bone grafting can augment the bone at the implant site and provide the bone density necessary for a successful implant. This is usually effective, but it does require time for the new bone to generate. A new discovery may provide a quicker solution for regenerating bone.

Researchers at the Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine have identified a protein that quickly stimulates the production of new bone. The research team, led by Dr. Ulf M.E. Wikesjo, implanted bone morphogenetic protein in test subjects and discovered that “more new bone formed within four weeks than with conventional bone grafting.”

This protein will require extensive testing before it is available for Staten Island dental implant patients. However, I am pleased at the prospect of an additional method for making dental implants possible for my Staten Island clients with missing teeth and jaw bone recession.

For information about tooth restoration options including tooth implants, dental bridges, and porcelain crowns, call Staten Island Dental Care at (347) 695-4370.

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Staten Island Cosmetic Dentistry

Staten Island cosmetic dentistry not only perfects your smile, It improves the health of your teeth. It makes your face more attractive. It can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely boosts your self-esteem!

What’s more, Staten Island cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly quick and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of advanced dental technology and new oral sedation options.

At Staten Island Dental Care, Dr. Frederick Hecht performs dental miracles everyday. Regardless of the number of teeth affected, Dr. Hecht re-designs smiles and corrects problems by skillfully performing cosmetic dental treatments.

If you have teeth that are decayed or otherwise damaged, there are several remedies. Porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, dental bonding, and dental veneers are some of the effective procedures.

What if a tooth is missing entirely? A dental implant is a complete restoration; including a new root!

At Staten Island Dental Care, we regularly help patients with restorative dentistry procedures and offer sedation dentistry.

Perhaps all of this sounds too good to be true. If you are a skeptic, schedule a smile makeover consultation today and find out for yourself. Dr. Frederick Hecht will explain how your teeth can be transformed and you can see before and after photos.

We are located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Call (347) 695-4370 for an informative, no-pressure discussion with Dr. Frederick Hecht.

Dental Crowns at Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island

Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

• All-porcelain (ceramic)
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal
• Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Fred Hecht at (718) 761-5757. Staten Island Dental Care is located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. We have been serving clients in the Willowbrook area since 1976. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.