At our practice, Dr. Victor Oelbaum, Dr. Victor Kagan, and our talented dentists offer the latest, most effective restorative dental procedures to improve the shape, appearance, and function of your teeth. Customized to meet your specific needs and goals, our restorative dental offerings can be utilized to replace missing teeth, treat cavities and decay, strengthen damaged teeth, prevent future complications, and more. Ultimately, our mission to restore the health and appearance of your teeth while helping you achieve a beautiful, radiant smile.
Please contact Oelbaum & Kagan Dentistry for more information, or to schedule an appointment for treatment with one of our multispecialty dentists.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are usually considered the gold standard for replacing missing or damaged teeth with virtually permanent results! An implant is a thin, titanium post shaped like a natural tooth root. Connected to an abutment and adjoining restoration, this titanium post is affixed to your jawbone and designed to integrate with your mouth. Once fused with your lower jaw, a custom-designed dental crown or prosthesis is attached to the dental implant. Thanks to the implant’s ability to integrate with the supporting bone, these restorations can look and feel like a natural part of your mouth. Dental implants can be utilized to replace an individual tooth, consecutive missing teeth, or a complete dental arch.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant dentures can be a more stable, secure, and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures, which normally require messy pastes and adhesives to stay in place. During treatment, a custom-designed upper and/or lower denture set is secured to the jawbone with a series of strategically placed dental implants. The dentures can then snap in and out of your mouth for improved confidence when eating, drinking, or speaking. With the ability to restore both form and function, patients typically report that implant-supported dentures minimize discomfort, instability, and gum slippage.
All-on-4® Implant Dentures
All-on-4® is an innovative treatment that involves the use of four dental implants to support a full denture. The procedure can replace the upper and/or lower dental arch to reclaim proper function of your teeth. All-on-4® makes use of the available jawbone by tilting the two implants toward the back of the mouth at a slight angle. This allows for the increased ability to fuse with the existing bone structure, and can be ideal for patients who may otherwise not be able to achieve the secure foundation needed for an implant denture.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is another tooth replacement option for patients with gaps in their smile. These restorations are composed of one or more artificial teeth crafted to fill the expanse of an absent space. The bridge is usually secured in place using dental crowns bonded to healthy neighboring teeth, restoring the look of a full, healthy smile while also improving the ability to bite and chew. When affixed with dental crowns, the restoration is called a “fixed bridge.” Unlike dental implants, bridges have the advantage of not requiring oral surgery to stay rooted. That said, a dental bridge anchored with implants rather than dental crowns is often an effective treatment option for individuals seeking a more secure, long-lasting solution than fixed bridges.
Missing Tooth Replacement
Missing or severely damaged teeth can be replaced using several different techniques depending on your needs and preferences. While implants are considered the most lasting and natural solution to tooth loss, dental bridges can also provide a durable tooth replacement for those who would prefer to avoid implant surgery. Our team can help determine the most ideal approach for you based on your overall goals.
Senior Dental Care
With time and age, your teeth can take on years of damage as well as general wear and tear, often creating oral health concerns unique to individuals in their sixties, seventies, and beyond. At Oelbaum & Kagan Dentistry, our friendly dental specialists offer comprehensive dental care for seniors in the Bronx area who experience gum disease, tooth loss, ill-fitting dentures, or deep discoloration, among the many other dental issues commonly experienced by older patients. We can treat your concerns with the gentleness and care necessary to restore the full health and beauty of your smile.
Full Mouth Restoration
With full mouth restoration, multiple dental concerns can be addressed simultaneously. With a customized treatment plan, our dentists can help to resolve several dental issues at once for a complete smile makeover. A full mouth restoration typically includes some combination of various cosmetic and restorative procedures, such as dental implants, porcelain veneers, and porcelain crowns, among other solutions.