Replace a missing tooth with something that looks and works like your own — planned and restored in Hewlett.
Dental implants replace missing teeth from the root up, and they are the closest thing modern dentistry has to giving you the tooth back. At DNTL SPOT in Hewlett, NY, we handle the restorative half of implant treatment — the planning, the abutment, and the crown that you actually see and chew with — and we work with a trusted oral surgeon for the surgical placement.
Missing a tooth, or wearing a denture you dislike? Book a consultation and we will tell you honestly whether dental implants are the right answer for your case. Call (516) 226-9160.
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We plan your implant, coordinate the placement, and restore the tooth ourselves.
An itemized estimate with your insurance applied, before treatment starts.
Dr. Inessa and Dr. Regina treat you themselves, start to finish.
People use “implant” loosely to mean the whole replacement tooth. In practice, dental implants have three separate parts, and knowing which is which makes every conversation about cost and timing clearer.
That anchorage in bone is why dental implants behave differently from bridges and dentures. Nothing rests on the gums, nothing clips onto neighboring teeth, and the bone around the site keeps being loaded every time you chew, which slows the bone loss that follows tooth loss. The American Dental Association has a good plain-English overview if you want a second source.
We want to be straightforward about this, because a lot of practices are not. DNTL SPOT does implant restorations. We plan the case, take the records, design and fit the abutment and crown, and look after the implant for as long as you are our patient. We do not perform the surgical placement in this office — that is done by an oral surgeon we refer to and coordinate with.
There is a reason we prefer this arrangement. Surgical placement is a specialist skill, and position is everything: an implant placed a few degrees off angle creates a crown that is hard to clean, hard to make look right, and more likely to fail years later. Working with a surgeon who does this every day produces better outcomes than a general dentist doing it occasionally. The ADA has itself commented publicly on the importance of appropriate standards in implant dentistry.
What this means for you in practice:
Missing a tooth and unsure what to do?
Bring the question to us. We will tell you honestly whether an implant is the right answer for your case.
Dental implants are a good answer for a single missing tooth, several missing teeth, or a full arch that is currently held by a denture. They are particularly worth considering when:
They are not right for everyone. Uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, heavy smoking, some medications affecting bone metabolism, and insufficient bone volume all affect whether an implant will integrate and last. Growth also matters: dental implants are not placed in patients whose jaws are still developing. Some of these are absolute barriers, most are things to address first — gum disease treated, smoking reduced, a bone graft placed to rebuild the site.
The consultation exists to sort this out. We take imaging, assess bone and gum health, and either plan the case or tell you what has to change before dental implants become sensible.
Dental implants are not automatically the right answer, and it is worth understanding what you are choosing between.
A fixed bridge is faster and usually cheaper up front. It is cemented to the teeth on either side of the gap, which means those teeth are reduced to stumps to carry it — a permanent change to two healthy teeth. Bridges also do nothing to preserve bone under the gap, and they typically need replacing after ten to fifteen years.
A removable partial or full denture is the least expensive and least invasive option. It is also the one patients are least satisfied with: it moves, it covers the palate, chewing efficiency drops sharply, and the bone underneath continues to shrink, which is why dentures need relining and eventually stop fitting.
Dental implants cost more at the outset and take longer. In exchange, adjacent teeth are untouched, bone is preserved, chewing force is close to natural, and the result is routinely reported to last decades. For a single missing tooth with healthy neighbors, an implant is usually the better value over any horizon longer than about a decade.
Doing nothing is also a decision, and it is rarely a neutral one. The opposing tooth over-erupts into the space, the neighbors tip in, cleaning becomes harder, and the site loses bone width — which can make implants harder or impossible later without grafting.
For a plain-language comparison of every option, read our guide to missing tooth solutions in Hewlett.
Weighing an implant against a bridge?
We will lay out both options, what each costs, and how long each one tends to last.
We examine the site, take X-rays and where needed a 3D scan, and assess bone volume and gum health. We talk through implants, bridges, and dentures honestly, with costs for each.
We design the final tooth first and work backwards to where the fixture must sit. That plan goes to the surgeon, so the surgical position is driven by the restoration rather than the other way around.
If the failing tooth is still present it is removed, often with a graft placed at the same time to preserve the socket. Grafting adds healing time but frequently makes the difference between a good result and a compromised one.
The surgeon places the fixture under local anesthetic, usually in about an hour for a single site. Most patients describe it as less eventful than an extraction. A temporary tooth can often be provided so you are not left with a visible gap.
Three to six months, depending on the site and whether grafting was done, while the bone integrates with the fixture. You carry on normally during this period.
Back with us. We take a digital scan, fit the abutment, and place the final crown — shade-matched to your own teeth and adjusted until the bite feels right. This is typically two short visits.
Regular check-ups and hygiene visits, exactly as with natural teeth. We monitor the gum and bone levels around the implant at each recall.
Because dental implants have three components and often involve more than one provider, the total varies more than most treatments. What drives it: whether an extraction is needed, whether the site needs grafting or a sinus lift, how many teeth are being replaced, and the material chosen for the crown.
We give you a written treatment plan at the consultation that separates the surgical fee from the restorative fee, so you can see the whole number before anything starts. No stage begins without you knowing what it costs.
On insurance: coverage for dental implants has improved considerably but remains inconsistent. Many plans cover part of the crown, fewer cover the fixture, and annual maximums are often reached partway through. We are in network with fourteen PPOs — Aetna, AlwaysCare, Ameritas, Anthem, Cigna, Delta Dental, GEHA, Guardian, Humana, Lincoln Financial, MetLife, Principal, United Concordia, and United Healthcare — and we submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurer so the answer comes from them in writing rather than from us guessing. We do not participate in Medicaid or Medicare.
Where treatment spans two calendar years, staging it can let you use two annual maximums. Third-party financing and HSA or FSA funds are both options; see our financial information page, and our membership plan if you are uninsured.
Want the full cost before you commit?
An itemized estimate with your insurance applied, plus 0% financing for up to two years.
An implant crown cannot decay, which leads some people to assume it needs less attention. The opposite is closer to the truth. The gum and bone around dental implants can become inflamed and infected — peri-implantitis — and unlike a natural tooth there is no periodontal ligament to slow that process down. Bone loss around an implant can progress quietly and is difficult to reverse.
What protects it:
Tell us promptly if the gum around an implant bleeds, feels sore, or if the crown ever feels loose. Caught early, these are usually straightforward to address.
DNTL SPOT is owned and run by two sisters — Dr. Inessa Murdakhayeva and Dr. Regina Murdakhayeva. The dentist who plans your case is the dentist who restores it and sees you at every recall afterwards.
Ready to replace that tooth?
Pick a time online in under a minute, or call and speak to the front desk.
We are at 1455 Broadway in Hewlett, with free parking outside. Patients come to us for dental implants from Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Inwood, North Woodmere, Lynbrook, Far Rockaway, East Rockaway, Atlantic Beach, and Valley Stream.
Because implant treatment runs over several months, convenient appointments matter. Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday hours make it easier to fit visits around work. If you are new to the practice, our new patient resources page explains what to bring to a first visit.
Ready when you are
Bring your questions. You will leave the consultation knowing whether dental implants suit your case, what the alternatives would cost, how long it would take, and who does which part. Check available times online or call the office.
1455 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 226-9160
Monday & Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
