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Queens & Long Island: Expert Dental Implants with our Respected Implant Dentist, Dr. Degel

For people suffering from missing teeth in Queens or Long Island, dental implants at our Astoria, New York, dental practice can give back the ability to chew and smile with confidence. Dr. Degel is widely sought after in Queens for his expertise as an implant dentist. He excels at both standard and immediate implant placement, a procedure in which modern surgical technique allows both implant post and tooth restoration to be placed in a single visit.

The loss of even one tooth can seriously impact both the function of your bite and how confident you feel in your appearance. Adjoining teeth can be compromised by this gap, shifting position or becoming more vulnerable to chips and cracking.

Dental implants offer a permanent and proven solution to missing teeth. The implant process involves attaching a custom-made, artificial tooth to an anchor post surgically implanted in the jawbone. This post integrates into the bone, providing a firm anchor on which natural looking tooth restorations can be attached.

 

 

 

 

 

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During your initial visit to our Queens office, our implant dentist will evaluate your bone and gum health to determine whether you are good candidate for dental implants. If implants are the right option for you, Dr. Degel will walk you through every step of the dental implant process, from initial planning to final restoration with a beautiful, lifelike tooth.

If you live near Astoria, New York, either in Queens or Long Beach, and think dental implants might be right for you, we encourage you to contact the Astoria Dental Group to set up an initial consultation with Dr. Degel. Or check out our Dental FAQs section on dental implants for more detailed information on this procedure.

Immediate Dental Implants

Astoria Dental Group is among the first to offer the Manhattan/Queens/Long Island area the benefits of the Mini Drive-Lock™ (MDL) Dental System for immediate dental implants. With MDL, your dentures will be more secure than ever, and the implant procedure can usually be accomplished in a single visit.

The key to the MDL system is a miniature implant that can be placed in the jaw without complicated oral surgery. Using only local anesthetic, we can screw the implants through the gum and into the bone. Because of its flexibility, the bone tissue will immediately hold these smaller implants in place. We then fit your dentures with receptacles that will allow you to snap them into place over the implants. Instead of depending on unreliable adhesives, your dentures will be held firmly until you decide to remove them.

Contact Astoria Dental Group today to learn more about MDL mini dental implants.

Case Studies: Dental Implants

Single Tooth Dental Implant

Mr. D. was in an automobile accident and came in shortly afterward. His front incisor had been broken out at the roots and there was also damage to the gum. He opted for a single implant replacement, which is more stable than a simple bridge, especially for the front teeth.

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For information on the actual procedure performed, please see our FAQs. There is a short version and a detailed version of the implant FAQ file.

Front Bridge

Sebastian D. lost his two front teeth in a sports-related injury. A partial denture would be awkward and could be easily broken again during another football game. A bridge implant was Sebastian's best option, providing a stable and secure replacement for his front teeth.

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Estela C. had also lost her front teeth to severe decay and damage, as well as the incisors next to them. She didn't want to wear a partial denture and the rest of her upper teeth were in good condition, so she opted for a bridge implant.

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Removable Denture

Mrs. Francisca R. lost all her teeth by the time she was 45. Unhappy with the care and maintenance of dentures, she chose total replacement of her teeth with implants.

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Full Replacement

Mr. Joseph P. had worn a lower denture for some years before deciding on the implant-held removable denture.

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Contact Astoria Dental Group for Expert Dental Implants

If you live in Long Island or Queens and are interested in dental implants, or in speaking to our implant dentist, Dr. Degel, we invite you to contact the Astoria Dental Group. We would be happy to give you further information about dental implants or answer any questions you may have.