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Restore Your Confidence And Uncover Your Best Smile!
Tooth loss is widespread among adults, especially as we age. Rather than living with the discomfort and hassles of dentures, you can enjoy a more natural alternative by choosing dental implants provided by Long Island Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dental implants can replace one or more missing or damaged teeth with a permanent solution that leaves your smile looking natural and allows you to eat the foods you love again – in as little as one day. 

So why wait any longer to regain your smile and self-confidence?
The Benefits of

Dental Implants

Dental Implants are a valuable alternative to an uncomfortable prosthesis like dentures. The implants themselves are small screws produced from titanium that serve a purpose similar to the roots of natural teeth. They are fused to the jawbone and support prosthesis and dental bridges, helping them perform as our natural teeth would. Once the implants are put in place, you’ll be able to replace anything from a missing tooth to a whole set of teeth. Given the numerous benefits and aesthetic qualities Dental Implants offer, they have become the preferred method of tooth replacement today.

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Dental Implants look and function like natural teeth.

Dental Implant treatment is much more than a simple cosmetic solution. The implant itself (the invisible screw-like structure below the gum line) provides the foundation or support for a dental crown that sits on top of the implant and is the visible portion of the tooth.

The implant replaces the root structure (i.e., support) for the tooth, providing a stable base and preventing the prosthesis from sliding or moving like dentures.

Once placed, replacement teeth are difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. Dr. Augenbaum and Dr. Koschitzki will adapt the color, shape, and contour of the new teeth to match your natural teeth. In effect, you'll feel like you have your smile back.

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Dental Implants prevent bone loss and maintain your youthful appearance.

Every day you wear dentures or have missing teeth, you experience bone loss where the bone literally breaks down, and the material is reabsorbed back into the body (called “Bone resorption”). Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin, making you look much older than you have to. Maintaining your natural bone is one of the most important advantages of dental implants. Dental implants can help counteract that by preventing resorption of the jawbone, stimulating bone growth, and stopping bone loss almost entirely.

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Dental implants enable you to eat and enjoy foods you love again.

Wearing an upper denture prevents you from really tasting food because the roof of your mouth is covered. With dental implants, it’s unnecessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so you can truly enjoy the taste of your favorite foods again. Further, since the implant replaces the entire tooth and the tooth root, it functions more like your natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing. Fresh vegetables, corn, fruits, and even steak are back on the menu.

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Dental Implants can last a lifetime.

The implant screw itself won’t decay and is designed to last for the rest of your life, assuming you receive regular dental check-ups every 6 months. While the exact material used will affect the overall life expectancy of crowns (the piece that sits atop the implant), patients can often enjoy them for a lifetime.
The Basics of

Dental Implants

Each dental implant has three parts:

1. Implant:
A screw that acts as an artificial root for your new teeth. This appliance permanently fuses to your jaw, giving the tooth its stability.
2. Abutment:
The small metal object, usually made of titanium or zirconia, that serves as a base for the crown and acts as the connection between the implant that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.
3. Crown:
The realistic-looking artificial tooth. The crown is placed once your jawbone from the implant placement and is strong enough to support the use of the new tooth. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain.
Meet your Smile Magicians

Dr. Elliot Koschitzki

Dr. Elliot Koschitzki is a Board Certified Oral Implantologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

After graduating from New York University, he completed a three-year advanced surgical and implant prosthodontics program at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center and became the Chief Resident of the General Practice Residency Program.

  • One of the industry's most highly trained teeth replacement experts with years of experience placing thousands of implants.
  • Enjoys 100+ Google 5-Star reviews.
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Dr. Nick Augenbaum

Dr. Augenbaum is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

He attended Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, followed by a one-year general practice residency at New York Hospital of Queens and an additional two-year advanced surgical and prosthodontics program at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

  • Surgical training related to implant dentistry: Sinus lifts, Block grafts, Guided Bone
  • Comprehensive dental knowledge and skills make him prepared to solve the most complex dental problems related to the mouth, teeth, and jawbone with minimal surgical intervention.

 

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Here’s what to expect during your consultation: 

A comprehensive exam
Tour of the office and technology
3-D CT Scan
Meeting with the doctor
Review of treatment plan and financing
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We consistently deliver 5-Star patient care and satisfaction.

  • Everyone at this office has been extremely kind and caring! They are all professional and take the time to explain everything to their patients. I did check other offices and am very pleased I decided on Long Island Dental Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. Thank you Doctor Nick and staff!!
    Mary H.
  • I came to Dr Nick a few years ago for a 2nd opinion, and I’m so happy i did! He literally changed my life and gave me the confidence to smile again! Ellen is the hygienist there and she is the BEST! The whole staff is absolutely incredible and really care about the patients. I’m glad i finally found a dentist i can trust. I would give 5+ stars
    M. Garcia
  • I am so glad I chose Long Island Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry of Rocky Point. Dr. Nick and his staff are the best. After going on a few consultations with other places it was easy to go with Long Island Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry
    Brett F.
  • WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH DR. NICK AND ALL THE STAFF AT L.I. DENTAL IN ROCKY POINT... 7 days ago I had surgery for a full upper arch with the famous
    dr. Nick... As soon as I got home, I received a phone call from the office to check on me and let me know that Dr. Nick would be available all night if needed... I will recommend anyone in need of dental implant to put your trust in Dr. Nick and his knowledgeable staff
    Lucko J.
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Rocky Point Office:
648 Route 25A 
Rocky Point, NY 11778
Huntington Station Office:
7 Livingston Street
Huntington Station, NY 11746
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Tuesday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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