Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Scott O. Kissel

SMILE Technique Dental Implant Procedure: Advanced Dental Implant Techniques

Mature red hair female with blue sweater in garden smiling after her SMILE Technique implant procedure

Are single-visit or immediate dental implants real or a myth? Fortunately, it is possible to get a dental implant in a single day. However, this is not the best part. The Simplified Microsurgical Implant Lifelike Esthetics (SMILE) Technique used by Dr. Kissel at his Manhattan, New York City periodontics and implant dentistry office, is a […]

Some Facts About Ceramic Dental Implants

Mature Female With Middle Aged Female Smiling Together after having ceramic dental implant procedure

Since the 1960s, dental implants have been fabricated from medical-grade (Grade 23) titanium but in 2005, a European company called CeraRoot introduced fully ceramic implants which were FDA approved in 2011. Today, the leader in dental implants, Nobel Biocare, has designed and produced some of the most advanced two-piece ceramic metal-free implants as an alternative […]

Three Types of Dental Implant Procedures

Dental Implant procedures to replace missing teeth

Dental implants have been around since 1965 when Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, an orthopedic surgeon, placed his first dental implant into a human volunteer. Today, dental implants have become one of the most popular treatments for replacing missing teeth or even entire arches. The success rate of dental implants can vary depending on the experience and […]

Potential Dental Implant Issues and How to Avoid Them

Dr. Kissel performing dental implant surgery using microsurgery

Dental implants have become quite popular in the last several years, so much so that you can probably get implants at your neighborhood family dental center. In fact, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry estimated that in 2020 about 3 million people in the U.S. replace their missing teeth with dental implants each year. However, […]

Dental Implants Are Ideal For Adults of All Ages

Mature Male Carrying Mature Female On Back Outdoors showing that dental implants are ideal at any age

Replacing your missing teeth with dental implants and raising your quality of life as well as improving your smile should not be limited by any factors, including age. Dr. Kissel believes that dental implants should be an option for adults of all ages, which is why he uses some of the most advanced dental microsurgery […]

A Brief Comparison Between Dental Implants and Dentures

Mature Female Pointing At Teeth after dental implant procedure and sinus lift

Teeth loss in adults is a common problem in the US. The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that 178 million American adults are missing at least one tooth and approximately 40 million do not have any of their natural teeth. For years, the most popular solution for missing teeth had been dental bridges or dentures. […]

Quality That Stands The Test of Time

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Dr. Kissel has always believed in performing quality dental implant treatments that could last a lifetime. Read what a patient from the distant past has to say about Dr. Kissel today. The following email was received by Dr. Kissel on Monday, April 05, 2021. Hello, I was a patient of Dr. Kissel’s 16-years ago – […]

All-on-4 Dental Implants At Dr. Kissel’s New York Dental Clinic

Smiling Mature Couple Touching Heads after all-on-4 dental implant procedure

All-on-4® dental implants allow New York periodontist, Dr. Kissel, to provide you with an entire mouthful of dental implants while using only 4 titanium rods per upper or lower bridge. Traditionally, when most people need to replace entire sets of teeth, they turn to dentures. However, dentures don’t offer a very high level of comfort […]

Dental Implant Microsurgery

Elderly Female Embracing and Kissing Mature Male From Behind after dental implant microsurgery

If you are considering dental implants, then you need to look closer at the methods used to perform this procedure. Unlike most dental implant specialists, Dr. Kissel uses microsurgery techniques that make the surgery and recovery time easier and faster. Advanced Technology Dr. Kissel is an expert in the use of dental implant microsurgical techniques. […]

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