Extractions

There are two main categories of extractions performed in our office: simple extractions and those performed as oral surgery procedures. The simple extractions are done on teeth that are not impacted or deeply hidden beneath the gums. The gums do not need to be cut open to reveal the tooth, and a simple loosening of the tooth from its roots pulls it free.

 

Other teeth, including wisdom teeth, need to be surgically removed which requires anesthesia and a longer recovery time. In both cases, it is a routine procedure done for a variety of reason: the tooth is infected or impacted, a wisdom tooth is pushing against other teeth or causing jaw pain, the tooth needs removed prior to an orthodontic treatment.

 

We provide our patients with the following recommendations after having extractions performed:

• Have liquids or soft foods for the first few days after the tooth has been extracted.
• Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol as it affects the healing time.
• Avoid using a sucking motion, such as through a straw, because it can dislodge the blood clot and cause a dry socket.
• Take all prescribed medications as directed, including antibiotics and painkillers.

Our dentist Dr. Nina Kiani is currently accepting new patients for extractions in our New York, NY dental office.

Orthodontic appliances offered here in our New York, NY practice include night guards, which provide an essential purpose. Patients that wake up frequently with ear pain, headaches, or jaw pain are often struggling with grinding or clenching their teeth at night. It is a habit that is automatic and almost impossible to stop.

 

A great way to prevent damage and pain caused by teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is with night guards. These are custom guards made to create a barrier between the upper and lower teeth while sleeping, that last about ten years on average.

 

Patients who grind or clench their teeth at night not only experience pain, but it can be noisy and disrupt their spouse’s sleep, wear down the teeth, and damage their tooth enamel.

 

Our dentist Dr. Nina Kiani first takes impressions of the patient’s teeth and sends them to a local dental lab. In about two weeks, the night guard arrives ready for the patient. It fits perfectly in their mouth for a comfortable fit that doesn’t disrupt their sleep. Patients are encouraged to wear the night guards every time they sleep.

 

Visit our dental office to talk to Dr. Nina Kiani about getting a custom night guard.

Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a necessary procedure provided right here in our New York, NY dental office when a patient needs a restoration and does not have a proper amount of jawbone. Jawbone needs to be thick, dense and deep enough in order to support implanted devices, particularly a dental implant. If a patient has had a missing tooth for a while, chances are he or she don’t have a proper amount of jawbone. With the bone grafting procedure, we can take bone from another area of the mouth or use cadaver bone fragments.

 

Prior to completing a dental implant procedure, we take a series of digital x-rays to determine how much jawbone is available. If it is enough, we proceed with implanting the titanium metal post where the missing tooth is located.

 

If there isn’t sufficient jawbone, we need to perform a bone grafting procedure first to allow new bone to grow before implanting the post. This helps the new bone support the weight and density of the titanium post so it doesn’t reject it. If you are looking to get dental implants, but wonder if you need a bone grafting procedure first, call our dentist Dr. Nina Kiani at 212-279-8770.

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays and onlays are a type of restorative dental procedure that helps to protect the tooth from further decay or damage. It is also known as a partial crown, because the process is very similar to a crown. However, it is more conservative than a crown and involves less removal of healthy tooth structure.

Here at our West 34th Street New York dental practice, we perform inlays and onlays to help strengthen a tooth susceptible to breaking, prevent permanent damage that would need an implant or bridge, and restore its shape as well. The inlay is placed inside the tooth, while the onlay is more extensive and goes on the outside of the tooth.

 

Like with dental crowns, inlays and onlays performed in our office take about 2-3 weeks in total. Here is a summary of the procedure:

 

1. The patient visits our office and has a local anesthetic to numb the area of the tooth. This makes it so the patient is comfortable and does not experience any pain during the procedure.

2. A drill is used to remove the damaged portion of the tooth; this is where the inlay or onlay will go.

3. With the tooth prepared, impressions are made for the inlays or onlays and sent to the lab.

4. The patient returns in about two weeks to have the inlay or onlay bonded to their tooth. This is similar to a crown, though it is not covering the entire tooth.

 

For inlays or onlays as a restorative dental procedure, visit Dr. Nina Kiani in New York, NY.