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Healthy smiles, explained

Practical explanations of implant, reconstructive and cosmetic treatment, written by a board-certified prosthodontist.

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Computer-Guided Implant Surgery, Explained for Patients

Computer-Guided Implant Surgery, Explained for Patients

Implant positions planned in software against the finished teeth, then placed through a custom surgical guide. What guided surgery changes for a patient, and what immediate loading really means.

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Dental Implant or Bridge: How the Decision Is Actually Made

Dental Implant or Bridge: How the Decision Is Actually Made

Replacing one missing tooth comes down to the condition of the teeth on either side. The honest comparison of implants and bridges, including what each one costs you beyond money.

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Full-Arch Implants: What the Treatment Is Actually Like

Full-Arch Implants: What the Treatment Is Actually Like

Replacing a whole jaw of teeth with a fixed bridge on implants. The stages, the number of visits, what you wear in between, and the questions worth asking before you commit.

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Your Dental Work Failed. What Happens Next?

Your Dental Work Failed. What Happens Next?

Crowns that keep breaking, implants that never felt right, veneers that do not match. Why reconstructive dentistry fails, and why the first step is a diagnosis rather than a redo.

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Prosthodontist or General Dentist: Who Should Do Your Implant Work?

Prosthodontist or General Dentist: Who Should Do Your Implant Work?

A prosthodontist is a dental specialist in replacing and rebuilding teeth, with three years of training beyond dental school. What that difference actually means for a patient in New York, and when it matters.

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