Dental Implants Westfield NJ
Replace Your Missing Teeth
Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. A person who has lost their teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything. Their teeth appear natural and their facial contours are preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile once again with confidence.
Dental Implant FAQ:
- What Are Dental Implants?
- What is involved in Dental Implant Surgical Procedure?
- What are new Dental Surgical Advances?
- What Types Of Prosthesis Are Available?
- Why Dental Implants?
- Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?
- Are You A Candidate For Implants?
- What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?
- Do Implants Need Special Care?
What Are Dental Implants?
The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.
Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
Are You Ready To Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants?
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What is involved in Dental Implant Surgical Procedure?
For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures:
First, implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this period. While this integration is occurring, your dentist is forming your new replacement teeth.
After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Gold will uncover the implants and attach small posts that protrude through the gums that will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. These posts will be covered and hidden from view by the artificial teeth that are placed. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
What are new Dental Surgical Advances?
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Gold is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Dr. Gold performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis (tooth). Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
What Types Of Prosthesis Are Available?
A single prosthesis (crown) is used to replace one missing tooth – each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant. A partial prosthesis (fixed bridge) can replace two or more teeth and may require only two or three implants. A complete dental prosthesis (fixed bridge) replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies depending upon a variety of factors. A removable prosthesis (over denture) attaches to a bar or ball-in-socket attachments, whereas a fixed prosthesis is permanent and removable only by the dentist.
Dr. Gold performs in-office implant surgery in a hospital-style operating suite. Inpatient hospital implant surgery is for patients who have special medical or anesthetic needs, or for those who need extensive bone grafting.
Why Dental Implants?
Dental implants can vastly improve your life. When you lose several teeth – whether it’s a new situation or something that you have lived with for years – chances are you’ve never become fully accustomed to missing such a vital part of yourself.
Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence and peace of mind.
A Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark, developed this concept for oral rehabilitation more than 35 years ago. With his pioneering research, Dr. Branemark opened the door to a lifetime of renewed comfort and self-confidence for millions of individuals facing the frustration and embarrassment of tooth loss.
Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?
There are several reasons: A dental bridge sacrifices the structure of surrounding good, healthy teeth to bridge the space of the missing tooth/teeth. In addition, removing a denture or a “partial” at night may be inconvenient, not to mention dentures that slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.
Are You A Candidate For Implants?
If you are considering dental implants in Westfield NJ, your mouth must be examined thoroughly and your medical and dental history reviewed. If your mouth is not ideal for implants there are ways of improving the outcome, such as bone grafting, which may be recommended.
What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?
The majority of dental implants and bone grafting can be performed in our office under local anesthesia, with or without general anesthesia.
Do Implants Need Special Care?
Once the implants are in place they will serve you well for many years if you take good care of them and keep your mouth healthy. Good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) and keeping regular appointments with your dental specialists is key to the long-term success of dental implants.
Are You Ready To Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants?
Schedule a consultation today and reclaim the confidence to smile!
Ronen Gold, DDS
Patient Review By Michael V
Very professional efficient and personable
- Michael V
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While the need to see this Doctor is never appreciated, "seeing him" is. I wish all my Doctors had this offices professional atmosphere. It makes the issue that brings me to his chair, oddly, a pleasant one.
- Anne O
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Excellent service from start to finish. Would highly recommend your office. You all were great.
- Lauren V.
Patient Review By Vivian B
I was super nervous about needing my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Gold and his staff made me feel comfortable and calm through the entire experience. I’m very happy with the outcome and so grateful that I found Dr. Gold.
- Vivian B
Patient Review By Claudia M
The doctor is very professional and honest. He answer my concerns and recommend me some test. His advice was honest and practical! If I need an oral surgery, for sure I will came back!!!
- Claudia M
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Wonderful and accurate!
- Lucie m
Patient Review By Leonor M
Dr Gold was very kind as well as all the staff. I'm a very anxious patient and they were very reassuring through it all. Thank you. I will definitely recommend it
- Leonor M
Patient Review By Jamie W
Dr. Gold was so amazing at making me feel comfortable and explaining the process for having my wisdom teeth removed. My recovery has been very easy too.
- Jamie W
Patient Review By Max S
Doctor Gold and his staff were amazing.
- Max S
Patient Review By Gina T
Very good experience from beginning to end.
- Gina T
Patient Review By Diane H
The staff was very friendly and clearly explained my bill, insurance, etc. The removal of my tooth was done quickly and so far, so good : ) I was also pleased to get a follow-up call from Dr. Gold.
- Diane H
Patient Review By Colleen T
Friendly staff, clean office & Dr. Gold was very kind to my son.
- Colleen T
Patient Review By Nicole T
Dr. Gold was excellent! My procedure was done with care and efficiency, which really helped calm my anxiety about oral surgery. I was so thankful for the follow-up call from Dr. Gold himself the next day. The staff is wonderful and professional, and the office is calming and well-organized. I'm very happy with my experience!
- Nicole T
Patient Review By Basha C
I have seen the Doctor for over years. Has always been honest upfront about all surgeries. I only trust in him.
- Basha C
Patient Review By Aimee J
Hopefully my daughter will feel better soon! Surgery was just this morning, so we will see but up until this point everything went very smoothly. Thank you.
- Aimee J
Patient Review By Jeanette Costa
Dr Gold is and will always be my special Dr. He’s amazing! I give him 10 stars!!
- Jeanette Costa
Patient Review By Kelly g
Appt for consult went well
- Kelly g
Patient Review By Julie M
My wife needed an extraction. Because she has a neurological illness that includes both dementia and uncontrolled movements and aphasia, I expected oral surgery to be a challenge. However, Dr. Gold and his staff were incredibly competent, and caring throughout. They managed to remove the tooth efficiently, quickly, and with minimal discomfort. Good people and a very good surgeon.
- Julie M
Patient Review By Lola W
I'm very satisfied with the work that was done. Dr. Gold and his staff are very professional.
- Lola W
Patient Review By Lola W
Great service by a highly competent dental surgeon and staff.
- Lola W
Patient Review By Jennifer S
Dr. Gold and his staff were great with my 16-year-old daughter. Any concerns or questions we had they answered. After surgery we had a few minor issues and the staff and Dr. Gold were so helpful and reassuring. Dr. Gold continued to call and check on my daughter to be sure all was ok. Patient care is excellent.
- Jennifer S
Patient Review By Cassandra M
Overall, the procedure and recovery went really smoothly! Dr. Gold and his staff were excellent, in terms of the medical care, clarity of instructions, and bedside manner. It was easy to make appointments.
- Cassandra M
Patient Review By Lauren V
Excellent service all around.
- Lauren V
Patient Review By George L
EXTRACTION EASIER THAN EXPECTED-no pain afterwards-visiting from out of state
- George L
Patient Review By Patricia F
Efficient and friendly office staff. Doc is great with explaining procedures, etc. Very good experience.
- Patricia F
Patient Review By Jeanette Costa
Dr. Gold is awesome! Very friendly! Very informative! He made me feel very comfortable!
- Jeanette Costa
Patient Review By Jeanette Costa
Beautiful modern office, friendly staff and Dr. Gold is very friendly, and informative! Thank you for making me feel comfortable!
- Jeanette Costa
Patient Review By Gianluca C
Dr. Gold was great!
- Gianluca C
Patient Review By Karle H
My daughter Karle had her wisdom teeth taken out on Monday. It's only Thursday and she is healing very well. She said the procedure went well. Everyone in the office and the Dr. very nice. Overall happy with the experience.
- Karle H
Patient Review By Emily Y
My consultation with Dr Gold was quick and extremely helpful- we decided I ultimately didn’t need my wisdom teeth removed. He was clear and informative with my opinions. He was very conservative in his views of when or when not to perform a procedure; which I found extremely respectful and refreshing.
- Emily Y
Patient Review By Nevaeh Y
Very great experience! There was a slight wait that I did not mind since the lobby is so nice. The staff worked with me to help me schedule my procedure and plan future ones that work with my insurance. Very pleased!
- Nevaeh Y
Patient Review By Patrick G
Was very much thankful he called in the evening to see how I was doing after a extraction
- Patrick G
Patient Review By Halash C
Very good and professional.
- Halash C
Patient Review By Gianluca C
I had a great experience. It was fast and painless. The office staff was friendly.
- Gianluca C
Patient Review By Rebecca S
I had a great experience! Looking forward to my future visits.
- Rebecca S
Patient Review By Pat R
Location is very accessible with parking. Dr Gold and staff are efficient and friendly.
- Pat R
Patient Review By Phil K
I recently visited Dr. Gold for a second dental implant after an extraction. Once again, the procedure was flawless with no after effects. Kudos to him and his staff!
- Phil K
Patient Review By Kimberly H
Highly recommend Dr Gold and his very experienced and friendly staff. It was a pleasure to visit and get treated.
- Kimberly H
Patient Review By Ronald R
Great visit
- Ronald R
Patient Review By Leah Z
Everyone was so friendly - this was a scary thing for me, but the staff was very kind and understanding.
- Leah Z
Patient Review By Sebastian K
Was very nervous to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. Very quick and painless process. Recovery was a breeze. Clean office, nice staff, highly recommended!
- Sebastian K
Patient Review By Cindy M
Every visit including this most recent has been great . Doctor and all staff members are professional and kind. I’ve been at ease each and every visit.
- Cindy M
Patient Review By Ana C
Very please with service
- Ana C
Patient Review By Joanne
I had the most wonderful experience ever with Dr. Gold. His bedside manner was excellent, and he was clear, courteous, and experienced. Maryanne has a soothing demeanor and is professional and encouraging. The front desk staff was friendly and extremely informed about insurance. Dr. Gold and his staff have my highest recommendation.
- Joanne
Patient Review By Samuel R
Dr. Gold is very knowledgeable and is able to explain any questions about the procedure very well.
- Samuel R
Patient Review By Jenna M
Very smooth process! Everyone was so nice!
- Jenna M
Patient Review By LINDA E
It's always a pleasure coming to Dr. Gold and his friendly staff. Just had an implant and have minimal discomfort! I highly recommend Dr. Gold!
- LINDA E
Patient Review By Jessica G
Very pleased with this office. Was in a lot of pain, got in same day for my consultation and the following Monday for the procedure, never expected it to be so fast. No hour long wait in waiting room like I’ve experienced at other offices, and everyone was lovely to deal with. Thank you again!
- Jessica G
Patient Review By Andrea F
Pleasant experience. Very informative.
- Andrea F
Patient Review By Jennifer A
If any family, friend, or acquaintance needs an oral surgeon I would not hesitate for one second to recommend Dr. Gold and his practice. I can't thank this practice enough for making an otherwise anxious dental patient feel so relaxed. I barely even know I had 2 wisdom teeth extracted just over 12hrs ago!
- Jennifer A