Implant dentistry
A stable, natural-looking way to chew, speak and smile again.
What it is
A dental implant is a small, screw-shaped post of titanium, designed to work like the root of a natural tooth. It is placed in your jawbone, and over the following months it bonds with the bone. Once it has healed, it holds a custom restoration that replaces the tooth you can see.
Because the implant sits in the bone, it carries the pressure of biting and chewing into the jaw the way a natural root does. That helps keep the jaw strong, and it is one reason implants feel so different from a removable denture.
Most adults with a missing tooth and enough healthy bone and gums are candidates. If the bone has thinned, or gum disease is present, preparation such as a bone graft or gum treatment may come first. An exam and imaging decide what is right for you, and Dr. Kwon will tell you plainly if an implant is not the right choice.
Dr. Kwon prioritizes saving natural teeth whenever possible.
Dr. GiTae Kwon holds a Master's degree in Dental Implantology and Advanced Surgical Extractions from UniCamillus, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, in Rome. He practices as a full-time implant surgeon, and he teaches implant surgery to other dentists and lectures on surgical extractions and implants.
For you, that means the person planning your case is the person placing your implants, with a surgeon's attention to detail.
Meet Dr. KwonThe process
We examine your teeth and gums and take detailed 3D scans of your jaw. Our Stamford office uses a handheld intraoral scanner and a CBCT scanner, so you can see exactly what we see.
A tooth that cannot be saved may need a gentle extraction first. Some cases also need bone grafting. Your plan lists every step in order.
The area is cleaned and numbed, and the implant is placed in the bone.
Over about three to six months, the implant bonds with your jawbone. We see you for follow-up visits along the way.
About 3 to 6 monthsA few weeks after placement, we check your healing, then take images and impressions that go to a dental lab. Bridges and dentures often need more than one fitting so the final result fits perfectly.
When your mouth has healed fully, your custom crown, bridge or denture is checked once more and attached, and we check your bite and fit.
Stick to soft foods and clean the area gently with a soft-bristled brush. We give you written instructions, and following them closely protects the result.
Care is much like caring for natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss daily, and avoid chewing ice or hard candy.
Real patients
Before
After
Before
AfterCommon questions
The area is numbed during treatment, and most patients find it more manageable than they expected. We explain what to expect afterward and how to stay comfortable.
An implant in healthy bone, cared for well, is meant to last many years. The crown may need replacing eventually.
Healing takes several months, so the full process is measured in months, not weeks. Your plan gives you a timeline for your case.
Often yes, after preparation. Gum disease usually needs treatment first, and bone loss may call for a graft. Your exam tells us which applies.
Cost depends on your case, and we give you a written estimate before treatment. See our insurance and financing page.
Three offices
Bring your questions. You will leave with a clear plan and an honest answer about whether implants fit your case.
New York
39 Smith Ave, Rear LL
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Connecticut
70 Maple St
Kent, CT 06757
Connecticut
800 E Main St
Stamford, CT 06902
Open Saturdays. Complimentary parking on site.