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Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants are widely regarded as the gold standard for replacing missing teeth — and for good reason. An implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone by an oral surgeon or periodontist, acting as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, a custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached on top, restoring the full appearance and function of a natural tooth.
At our Upper East Side practice, Dr. Marc Lazare works in close collaboration with carefully selected oral surgeons and periodontists for the surgical phase. Dr. Lazare then personally designs and places the final restoration — the visible, lasting result of the implant — drawing on decades of biomimetic and cosmetic dentistry expertise to ensure the crown looks, feels, and blends seamlessly with your natural smile.
Key benefits of dental implants include:
Natural look and feel:
Custom-crafted crowns and restorations are designed to match the color, shape, and translucency of your surrounding teeth — virtually indistinguishable from natural dentition.
Improved chewing and speech:
Unlike removable dentures, implants are firmly anchored in the jaw, restoring full bite strength and eliminating the slipping or clicking associated with conventional prosthetics.
Jawbone preservation:
When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it gradually deteriorates. Implants are the only tooth replacement option that stimulates the bone, preventing this bone loss and preserving facial structure.
Long-term durability:
With proper care, dental implants can last decades — and often a lifetime. They’re a permanent solution, not a temporary fix.
Confidence and quality of life:
Patients consistently report that implants restore not just their smile, but their confidence, comfort while eating, and overall quality of life.
Compared to traditional bridges, implants do not require grinding down healthy adjacent teeth — preserving the natural tooth structure that remains. Compared to removable dentures, implants offer unmatched stability and a far more natural experience. For most patients in good overall health with sufficient bone density, implants are the superior long-term investment in both function and aesthetics.
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Our Dental Implant Process
Receiving a dental implant is a multi-phase process that brings together two distinct areas of expertise: the surgical placement, performed by a trusted oral surgeon or periodontist, and the aesthetic restoration, designed and placed by Dr. Lazare. Below is a clear, stage-by-stage overview of what to expect — from your first consultation to the moment your final restoration is in place.
Step 1: Initial Consultation & Candidacy Assessment
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation at Dr. Lazare's Upper East Side practice. We evaluate your overall oral health, gum condition, and surrounding restorative needs to determine whether a dental implant is the right long-term solution for you. Where indicated, we coordinate advanced imaging — including cone beam CT (CBCT) scanning — with our specialist partner to allow precise, three-dimensional assessment of the implant site before any clinical decisions are made.
Step 2: Treatment Planning & Coordination
Once candidacy is confirmed, Dr. Lazare works directly with the oral surgeon or periodontist who will perform your surgical placement to develop a fully coordinated treatment plan. You receive a clear roadmap covering the timing of each phase, what to expect at each appointment, and how your final restoration will look. Digital smile design tools allow you to preview the cosmetic outcome before any surgical procedure begins — so the surgical and restorative phases are aligned from the start.
Step 3: Implant Placement (Surgical Phase — Performed by Specialist)
The surgical placement of the titanium implant post is performed by our trusted oral surgeon or periodontist partner — specialists chosen for their precision, conservative technique, and surgical track record. The procedure is typically carried out under local anesthesia, with intravenous or oral sedation options available for patient comfort. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how manageable the experience is — discomfort is usually minimal and well-controlled with the post-operative guidance you will receive.
Step 4: Healing & Osseointegration
After placement, a healing period of several weeks to a few months allows the implant to fuse with the jawbone in a biological process called osseointegration. This bonding is what gives implants their exceptional long-term stability. Your surgical specialist oversees the healing phase, while Dr. Lazare's team coordinates the next stage and begins preparing the custom restoration that will ultimately complete your smile.
Step 5: Aesthetic Restoration (Dr. Lazare’s Phase)
Once the implant is fully integrated, the case returns to Dr. Lazare for the restorative phase — the part of the process that determines how your implant looks, feels, and functions for the next twenty years. Dr. Lazare takes precise impressions and digital scans to fabricate your custom crown, bridge, or implant-supported prosthetic. Every restoration is crafted from premium materials, matched in colour, shape, and translucency to your natural teeth, and fitted with meticulous attention to your bite, symmetry, and overall smile aesthetics. This is where surgical foundation meets cosmetic artistry — and where decades of restorative experience become visible in your final result.
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At Lazare Biomimetic Dentistry and Smile Design, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to support your long-term oral health and smile goals.
From advanced cosmetic enhancements to preventive care and biomimetic restorative techniques, each treatment is delivered with precision and a deep respect for preserving what's healthy and natural.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants Upper East Side
Who Places the Dental Implants and Who Restores Them?
Dental implants involve two distinct areas of expertise. The surgical aspects of the procedure — including extractions of failing teeth, bone grafting, sinus augmentation where indicated, and the placement of the implant itself — are performed by trusted oral surgeons and periodontists with whom Dr. Lazare has long-standing professional relationships. These specialists are selected for their precision, conservative technique, and consistent results.
Once the implant has integrated with the bone and the site is ready to be restored, the case returns to Dr. Lazare. He takes the records, designs the final crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthetic, and personally oversees its fabrication and placement — ensuring it matches your natural teeth in colour, shape, and translucency, and fits perfectly within your bite.
Dr. Lazare is the quarterback of this team approach. He coordinates each phase, manages communication between specialists, and remains your point of contact from the first consultation through the final fitting — so the experience is seamless from start to finish.
Is the Placement of Dental Implants Painful?
Implant surgery is performed by your oral surgeon or periodontist under local anesthesia. For patients who prefer additional comfort, intravenous or oral sedation can be arranged, and in select cases — depending on medical history and case complexity — general anesthesia may be appropriate.
Most patients are surprised by how manageable the procedure is. Some postoperative swelling and mild residual discomfort are normal in the first few days and are easily managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication. Dr. Lazare and the surgical specialists he works with take every step — clinical and personal — to ensure the entire experience is calm, comfortable, and well-supported from start to finish.
Why Are Dental Implants a Good Option for Missing Teeth?
Dental implants are uniquely effective because they replace not just the visible tooth, but the root structure beneath it. By integrating directly with the jawbone, an implant stimulates the surrounding bone the way a natural tooth root would — preventing the bone loss that follows tooth extraction and helping to preserve facial structure over time.
In addition to halting bone deterioration, implants restore a healthy, balanced bite and full chewing function, support the surrounding gum tissue, and deliver an aesthetic result that is virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. For most patients in good overall health, dental implants are the most reliable, longest-lasting solution available for missing teeth — and a long-term investment in both oral health and confidence.