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Replace Your Missing Teeth with Solid and Life-looking Dental Implants
Drs. Goodman and Ko is a premier dental implant center in Milford, Massachusetts, offering expert tooth implant surgery and restorative services. Whether you want to replace one, several teeth, or “teeth-in-a day” with implants, you couldn’t be in better hands. We blend cutting-edge technology with artistry and personalised care to deliver superior outcomes at every treatment stage.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a screw-like appliance placed in the jawbone to act as a tooth root. This titanium post is surgically inserted precisely in the bone to offer optimal security and alignment, just like your natural teeth. After implant surgery, the fixture integrates with the jawbone to form one solid biological structure. The final step is to place a crown, denture, or bridge to complete the dental implant treatment.
What are the dental implant options available?
We do different implant types to accommodate numerous needs. Whether you have lost one, multiple, or all teeth, dental implants can help restore your smile. The following are the dental implant options we offer:
- Single implants: A single dental implant can replace one missing tooth without interfering with the integrity of the adjoining teeth. The dentist surgically inserts a titanium post in the area without a tooth and later covers it with a dental crown to restore your natural function and appearance.
- Multiple teeth implants: Just like replacing a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth are easily replaceable with dental implants. If you are missing several teeth in a row, an implant bridge is a viable solution for restoring your smile’s function and aesthetics.
- Implant-retained dentures: Patients with extensive tooth loss can rely on dental implants for full mouth restoration. With as few as four implants, the dentist can restore an entire arch of missing teeth by screwing a natural-looking denture on the implants.
- All-on-X/Teeth in a day: Patients with periodontal diseases or those who have been without teeth for many years can consider implant-supported fixed bridges. Using the latest digital scanning, CBCT, and 3D printing technology, we can pre-plan the surgical location and prosthetics ahead of time. At the time of the surgery, a bridge can be made and installed on the same day or the next day.
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New Patients: (508) 850-0686 | Existing Patients: (508) 478-3800
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How long do dental implants last?
The longevity of dental implants can vary depending on various factors, including your oral hygiene, overall health, lifestyle habits, and the dentist’s expertise. However, with proper care and maintenance, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime for many patients.
Since the implant post integrates with the jawbone, it becomes part of your dentition and doesn’t need replacement. However, the final restoration, which could be a crown or denture, doesn’t last forever. Your prosthetic tooth requires replacement every 15-20 years, which could happen once or twice in your lifetime.
How should I care for my tooth implant?
Maintaining dental implants is similar to caring for natural teeth, so you don’t have to learn new teeth-cleaning procedures. You only need to brush and floss your teeth alongside bi-annual dental appointments. Moreover, quit smoking and wear a bespoke mouthguard if you grind your teeth or participate in contact sports.
Am I suitable for dental implants?
If you want to learn whether you are a suitable candidate for dental implant treatment, please schedule an appointment with Drs. Alan Ko, Brittany Bressler, and Saeed Kashefi. Call (508) 850-0686 or book an online appointment to learn how dental implants can improve your life.
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Alan Ko, DMD
Alan Ko, DMD, studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (BA Magna Cum Laude), Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (DMD Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Louis I. Grossman Award in Endodontics, and Academy of General Dentistry Award Recipient), did his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (General Practice Residency and Clinical Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital), was a guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital (General Practice Residency). Dr. Ko’s clinical focuses are craniofacial development in children, sleep/airway dentistry, TMD and occlusion, regenerative oral surgery, and reconstructive restorative/prosthetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society and has been named as Boston’s Top Dentists since 2012.
Brittany Bressler, DMD
Brittany Bressler, DMD, attended the University of New Hampshire-Durham (magna cum laude, studying psychology and pre-dental studies). Then, she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA (Doctorate in Dental Medicine). At Tufts, she was the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Bressler has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists for the last four years.
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD, attended Harvard University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing, cum laude), the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (doctorate, cum laude: He also won the JR Schmidt Fixed Prosthodontics Award), and the BWH/ Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency Program in Hospital Dentistry (residency and fellowship). He stayed on the BWH staff before taking over as clinician attending at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served for 16 years. Dr. Kashefi was also the Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine during this time. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry.
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive training in orofacial myology. She believes that oral health is deeply connected to our general health and takes a holistic approach that targets the whole body by working with the muscles of the face and mouth. Cristina previously worked in private and elementary school settings with children experiencing moderate to severe cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral challenges. She uses this experience to help children facing such issues in her current role.
David Goodman, DMD (retired)
David Goodman, DMD (retired), joined our practice in 1984. Our office was founded in 1975 by Dr. Carl DiGregorio, and since partnering with him, Dr. Goodman has been devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Milford families. Although he retired in 2021, our practice still carries his philosophy of treating patients as whole people beyond just their teeth.