Replace Missing Teeth — Permanently
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a titanium post, then carries a lifelike crown on top. Implants restore chewing strength and appearance, and help maintain jawbone over time — without touching neighboring teeth like a bridge does. At Upper West Side Dental on Columbus Avenue, every implant case starts with honest candidacy, not a sales pitch. The timeline follows your biology — consult and imaging, placement, months of quiet integration, then the crown — with every check-in two blocks from Central Park, not across town.
Planned Around Your Health — Not Quickly
Implant care begins with a careful evaluation of gums, bone, and bite, plus a written plan and clear costs before anything begins. If an implant will not predictably succeed for you, we will say so and lay out bridges or dentures as real alternatives. Controls come first: diabetes management in order, honest tobacco conversation, gum therapy beforehand where needed — implants in unprepared ground fail quietly years later, and we would rather have the awkward talk today. Surgical-feeling terminology notwithstanding, modern implant placement under anesthesia and planning is predictable: the titanium integrates into bone over three to six months and then carries a crown with function approaching natural. We coordinate with specialists for complex bone geometry when needed — and we tell you that referral cleanly, because that candor about scope is how trusts builds. Overdentures on two implants is the honest middle price point that converts frustration with dentures into stability for far less than full reconstruction.
- Restores appearance and chewing strength
- Helps preserve jawbone over time
- Stands alone without crowning healthy neighbors
- Cared for like a natural tooth
What to Expect
Evaluation & Plan
Imaging, gum and bone review, and a written plan with costs before scheduling.
Placement & Healing
Precise placement under complete numbing (nitrous available), then integration months.
Your New Tooth
A custom crown matched to your smile completes the implant.
Why Patients Choose Us
Honest Candidacy
If implants do not fit your biology or budget, you will hear that first — with a real alternative.
Comfort-Led Visits
Complete numbing, nitrous, and a former-teacher explanation style.
Coordinated When Needed
Surgical specialists join when a case exceeds our scope — you will know every hand in the plan.
Thinking about dental implants?
Appointments are never double-booked — first evaluation includes a written plan with estimated costs.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most healthy adults missing one or more teeth are candidates. Key factors: enough bone volume, healthy gums, controlled systemic conditions like diabetes, and no tobacco habits that impair healing. Thin bone can often be grafted. Most patients also ask whether healing means a gap in their smile — not esthetically in most cases, because temporary coverage is planned into the sequence. Cleaning visits happen around the implant schedule rather than conflicting with it; that flow is planned at consult.
- One or more missing teeth
- Healthy gums and adequate bone (or graftable)
- Controlled diabetes, no heavy smoking
- Long-term mindset over quick-fix pricing
What Dental Implants Cost in Manhattan
Implants are an investment; pricing depends on bone work, tooth count, and restoration. You will get a written, line-itemed plan before anything begins, benefits verified up front, and CareCredit monthly plans available for larger cases. Healing visits are scheduled up front and mapped on paper so nothing drifts.
Implants vs. Bridges vs. Dentures
A bridge is faster and often cheaper but crowns the adjacent teeth; dentures cost least and remain removable. Implants stand alone and protect bone. The right answer depends on your mouth and priorities — compared side by side at consult, including implant-retained dentures for stability at lower cost than full fixed implant work.
A Local Implant Home, Follow-Ups Included
Implants are a months-long relationship of check-ins. Being two blocks from the park at 992 Columbus Avenue makes every follow-up easy for neighbors across the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, and Harlem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Visit
Appointments are never double-booked — the room is reserved just for you. Book online or call (917) 261-7555.