"Dr. Lunagaria was very gentle, very considerate, and made me feel very much at ease throughout the procedure. The extraction was painless and the implant procedure was also painless."
—Alice
A dental implant is a titanium post that is anchored into the jaw and functions as a replacement tooth root. A connecting piece known as an abutment is placed on top of the implant and acts as the attachment point for a dental crown, a dental bridge or a denture.
Dental implants are the most durable, long-lasting and lifelike tooth replacement option. They are the modern gold standard of tooth replacement.
Dr. Sagar Lunagaria provides full dental implant services in our office and is highly trained and experienced in minimally invasive dental implant treatment. He has placed hundreds of implants and holds Fellowships in the American Dental Implant Association and in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
He can provide the full range of dental implants options, from implants to replace individual missing teeth to an implant-supported full arch of new teeth.
Dr. Lunagaria offers a complimentary consultation for patients considering implant treatment. In your consultation you will review the different options available for missing teeth or teeth that need to be extracted.
Your consultation will include:
To make an appointment, call us at (908) 359-6655 or click here to request an appointment online.
Dr. Lunagaria performs the entire procedure from the comfort of our office. This includes all digital X-rays, treatment planning, needed extractions, implant placement and follow-up appointments. He personally designs and places your new crowns, bridges or dentures.
If you need a 3D CT scan as part of your diagnostics or treatment planning, Dr. Lunagaria orders it to be done by a professional dental imaging service in the convenience of your home or office.
Because Dr. Lunagaria uses advanced 3D imaging technology, computer guided implant planning and placement, expert bone grafting and minimally invasive procedures, he is able to provide implants that will be fully functional, stable and will last a lifetime with proper care.
Dr. Lunagaria provides the following dental implant services to replace missing teeth:
Dr. Lunagaria is very precise and meticulous in diagnostics and planning of your treatment so your dental implant placement is fast, accurate, minimally invasive and comfortable.
Dr. Lunagaria starts with thorough diagnostics which include digital X-rays and, when needed, detailed 3D imaging. To obtain a 3D view of your jaw bone, teeth and related anatomy.
These images can be magnified and viewed from any angle. He will use the information obtained to precisely plan your implant treatment, including any bone grafting that will be needed for adequate implant support.
Using the X-Rays and 3D images, Dr. Lunagaria determines the precise placement point for the implant. He has the images loaded into a special implant planning software and digitally maps the implant's precise position, angle and depth of insertion.
When needed for difficult placements, Dr. Lunagaria has the imaging lab manufacture a surgical guide — a template that fits over the implant site and marks the exact placement position for the implant. This makes the implant placement efficient, accurate and safe.
Where there is inadequate bone present in the jaw to support the implant, Dr. Lunagaria will place bone graft material at the site of the implant to regenerate the needed bone. He uses the latest materials and procedures for efficient and minimally invasive bone grafting.
When rear teeth in your upper arch are missing, the floor of the sinus cavity above those teeth can drop. This causes the bone under the affected teeth to be too shallow to support an implant. In this case, Dr. Lunagaria will place bone graft material on the sinus floor and build back the depth for an implant. This procedure is known as a sinus lift.
When Dr. Lunagaria needs to extract a tooth before the implant is placed, he gently removes the tooth so as to cause little to no damage to the surrounding gum and bone tissue. This minimizes swelling, speeds healing time and can reduce the amount of bone grafting needed.
We offer many other comfort amenities to make your treatment as relaxing as possible. You can have a blanket in your chair for added comfort and if you wish, headphones for listening to music or viewing a movie. For heightened anxiety or if you need help to relax, Dr. Lunagaria can provide oral conscious sedation.
When an implant is placed in a visible area of your smile, Dr. Lunagaria will make and place a temporary restoration that puts no pressure on the implant and maintains the aesthetics of your smile. You can have temp teeth made for implants placed for rear teeth as well.
Your final restorations will be placed after you implants are fully healed.
Dr. Lunagaria designs your final new teeth and ensures they are both fully functional and aesthetic.
"I had a tooth extracted after a root canal so I went to see Dr. Lunagaria about a dental implant. The treatment was quick, comfortable and met all of the criteria outlined by Dr. Lunagaria. The doctor and his staff are extremely professional.
"My bite and smile have never been better. I can chew without pain or concern."
- Edwin
To make an appointment, call us at (908) 359-6655 or click here to request an appointment online.