Veneers

Dental veneers are perfect for patients hoping to redesign and reshape their smile with a simple, non-invasive procedure. Those with misaligned, chipped or broken teeth are great candidates for this procedure. We provide our patients with the opportunity to repair their smile with dental veneers.

 

There are many types of veneers available. At our practice, we utilize ceramic veneers. Ceramic veneers cover the existing tooth structure. The process by which veneers are installed takes two to three visits. In the first visit, Dr. Kiani will consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for veneers. Once approved, Dr. Kiani will give you a set of options such as what size, shape and color the veneers will be. The molding process will then begin. This process consists of removing half a millimeter of the enamel from your tooth surface so the veneers are flush with the gum line. We will then take a mold of the teeth and have veneers structured at a dental lab. Creation of the veneers takes approximately 10-14 days.

 

Once the veneers are ready, they will be fitted into the patient’s mouth to see if the shade is correct and to gauge the size. The veneers will then be trimmed to assure a permanent fit. We will then thoroughly clean the area and etch the teeth before applying the bonding agent. Once the bonding agent is applied, the veneer will be placed in the mouth and the bonding agent will be activated by a UV light source. The final step in the process involves a thorough inspection of the area Dr. Kiani will examine your bite, remove any excess cement and make any final adjustments.

If you are interested in restoring your smile with dental veneers, give us a call at 212-279-8770 today!

Sinus Augmentation

If you are thinking about a dental implant but the surgeon says that you have low quality bone or not enough bone in the area, you might be a candidate for a sinus augmentation procedure. Implants have to be inserted into quality bone in order to be permanent and for those who have lost teeth or have had periodontal disease, the bone is often damaged. The upper back jaw is usually the most difficult area to successfully place a dental implant because there is often a lack of bone quantity and quality. With a sinus augmentation procedure, Dr. Nina Kiani is able to help you gain the bone structure needed to place a dental implant.

 

In some cases, you will be able to undergo a procedure that will reposition the sinus floor that will create enough space for an implant. Grafting material will be utilized to encourage your bone to grow around the area quickly. This newly grafted material will help stabilize the implant.

 

In other instances, patients might have to undergo sinus “lift” procedure. This procedure uses the remaining bone under the sinus floor to and it is gently “pushed up” to lift the floor of the “dropped” sinus. Bone replacement materials are then placed beneath the lifted bone. The bone will grow around these materials in order to stabilize the area.

 

After undergoing sinus augmentation, patients typically need 6-10 months to recover before the implant can be placed. Sinus augmentation has been shown to greatly increase your chances for successful implants that can last forever. Many patients experience minimal discomfort during this procedure and it has been proven to be the perfect solution for those seeking dental implants.

 

To learn more about sinus augmentation with Dr. Kiani, visitwww.ninakianidds.com or give us a call at 212-279-8770 to schedule your appointment!

Periodontal Disease Treatments

The mildest form of periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis causes the gums to become red, swollen and bleed easily. The biggest cause of gingivitis is lack of a regular oral hygiene regimen. Preventative measures, such as regular brushing and flossing, go a long way when it comes to preventing periodontal disease. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral health practices at home.

Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. At this stage, plaque will spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins produced by the bacteria will irritate the gums, causing an inflammatory response. This inflammation leads to the breakdown of tissues and bone that support the teeth. Periodontitis also causes the gums to separate from the teeth, forming pockets that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Eventually the teeth become loose and have to be removed.

 

Through a number of procedures, Dr. Kiani is able to treat periodontal disease. We perform the following procedures to treat periodontal disease:

• Crown lengthening
• Scaling and root planning
• Soft tissue grafting
• Arestin
• Bone grafting
• Gum grafting
• Osseous surgery

These procedures are performed once the disease has advanced past gingivitis. Gingivitis is treatable during regular cleanings and checkups. Aside from regular brushing and flossing, regular cleanings are the best preventative measure that can be taken. Catching gingivitis before it becomes periodontitis could be the difference in getting your teeth cleaned or undergoing an invasive procedure.

 

If you are looking for a treatment option for your periodontal disease, call us at 212-279-8770 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nina Kiani. 

Website/About Us

We have designed our website to specifically meet the needs of you, our patients. Through careful work and attention to detail, we have created an interactive site that gives you the information that you need. Not only did we put all of our services on the site, but we also made new patient forms available so you can save time during your first appointment.

 

If you visit our website before your appointment, you can download and print your new patient registration forms. With the technological advances of the day, such as social media, doctors are starting to realize the potential of offering a service like ours. Cutting down on wait times and having a reliable staff with smiles on their faces is a huge benefit. We view our patients as family and strive to make them feel as such. You can even connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates and get news about any specials we might be running! 

 

We offer many services at our practice; these services include (but are not limited to):

• Teeth whitening
• Dental implants
• Veneers
• Bonding/white fillings
• Dentures
• Crowns
• Tooth Extractions

We believe that the patient comes first. Dr. Kiani has proudly served her New York, NY patients for many years. Those who have been treated in her capable hands know that she consistently seeks to offer the best treatments that dentistry has available.

Crowns

If you have broken or chipped teeth, you know how difficult it is to eat and speak properly. Patients experiencing these issues have a lot more options than they would have in the past. One of the best options available is dental crowns.

 

A dental crown is essentially a “cap” that covers the damaged tooth. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, crowns can be used to improve appearance, shape or alignment of teeth. Crowns are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by the dentist. Dental crowns are used in many applications. Mostly, they are used to protect a weak tooth from a fracture or to restore a fractured tooth. Crowns are also used during the dental implant process to cover the abutment while the jaw bone grows around the implant. Having a crown will help you maintain proper chewing and speaking efficiency during the implant process.

 

Receiving a dental crown is a simple and non-invasive procedure that usually takes 2-3 visits. First, we take an impression of your tooth with a putty-like substance. Dr. Kiani will then create a temporary crown is made from a resin or acrylic material using the mold of your original tooth. We will also fit you with a temporary crown while the permanent crown is being created. Once we receive the permanent crown, we will remove the temporary crown and insert the permanent one. Dr. Kiani will secure the crown with cement.

 

If you are in need of a dental crown, visit our website www.ninakianidds.comor call 212-279-8770 to schedule an appointment. 

Endodontic Retreatment

Endodontics is a dentistry specialty that involves issues of the nerves and roots of the teeth. Most commonly, it consists of a root canal treatment. During a root canal, the nerves, roots, and other infected tissue of a tooth is removed, which helps rid it of an infection and saves the tooth.

 

After a root canal, a long-lasting crown is usually placed to save the tooth. Unfortunately, at times some teeth need an additional treatment called endodontic retreatment, which is offered by our New York, NY dentist Dr. Nina Kiani.

 

Endodontic retreatment is necessary following a root canal if the tooth does not heal or the infection is not completely eliminated. If the patient keeps having sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures after a root canal, then it was not successful and needs an additional treatment. Common reasons our patients need the treatment to be performed a second time, include:

 

1. Continuing to have a tooth infection after treatment.

2. Narrow tooth canals that could not be treated properly during the first root canal.

3. A crown placement that was delayed after the endodontic treatment.

 

If you think that you need endodontic retreatment, call our dental office at 212-279-8770 to schedule a consultation.

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.

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.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are an excellent way to replace missing teeth, and offered here in our Penn Plaza New York city practice. A dental bridge is made up on abutments where the missing teeth are and crowns on the adjacent teeth to provide the tether to the bridge. They are completed in about 2-3 visits and give our patients the opportunity to chew and talk normally, regardless of where their missing teeth are located.

The process of getting dental bridges here by Dr. Nina Kiani, DMD is as follows:

1. The patient visits our office for a check-up and exam, and to get impressions made of the adjacent teeth.

2. These teeth may need to be prepped prior to taking impressions, such as filing them down to make room for the crowns.

3. After two weeks when the bridge is fabricated, patients return to our office to have it fitted in their mouth with strong cement.

As long as our patients have adjacent teeth on either side of the missing teeth that can withstand crowns, we are happy to provide them with bridges for their teeth that have been pulled.

If you have missing teeth are considering getting a dental bridge in New York, NY visit our clinic to discuss your options.

Bonding

Here at our dental practice, we offer restorative, cosmetic, and endodontic treatments. One of the essential dental treatments we provide our patients is dental bonding, which is made from a resin that can be mixed to match the patient’s teeth. There are many reasons to get bonding, whether it is to fill a gap or help with teeth that are cracked and susceptible to breaking even further.

Our patients getting bonding benefit in the following ways:

• ·         Fill gaps between their teeth.


• ·         Fix cracked or chipped teeth.


• ·         Cover discoloration or staining of the teeth.


• ·         Provide an alternative to metal fillings for tooth decay or cavities.


• ·         Help correct misshapen teeth.


• ·         Cover exposed roots as a result of receding gums.

Before getting bonding done, no preparation is required and anesthesia usually isn’t needed. It is a simple procedure that is completed in a single visit. Bonding is a great alternative to other cosmetic options for filling cavities or fixing various imperfections in the patient’s teeth.

Call Dr. Nina Kiani at 212-279-8770 to schedule an appointment for dental bonding or book your appointment online here.

Dental Hygiene

Here at the Nina Kiani, DMD practice, we urge our patients to take good care of their teeth, including focusing on proper dental hygiene. Dental hygiene is important for a variety of reasons, including keeping the teeth and gums clean, protecting oral health, preventing infections and other dental issues, and having fresh breath. Dental hygiene includes brushing and flossing twice a day, and using fluoride in their toothpaste and mouthwash. It also includes visiting us twice a year for a check-up and professional cleaning.

Most of our patients know to brush their teeth regularly, but may not have the right technique. Dr. Nina Kiani offers education for proper brushing technique. This includes brushing their teeth with the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle, brushing their tongue to remove bacteria, cleaning the insides of the teeth and tilting the brush vertically to reach these places of the teeth, and brushing in wide strokes. By using these important techniques and focusing on all areas of dental hygiene, our patients have excellent oral health and prevent more serious complications.

If you are due (or past due) for your six month dental exam and cleaning, call our office in New York, NY at (212) 279-8770 to schedule your appointment.