Replacing missing teeth, permanently.
Missing teeth affect more than a smile. They change how you bite, how food settles against your gums, and how confident you feel meeting someone new or ordering at a restaurant. Dr. Andrey Ilyabayev has placed and restored dental implants for over 25 years and completed specialty implant training under the guidance of implant specialist Dr. John Minichetti.
How Dental Implants Work
A dental implant is a small titanium post that Dr. Ilyabayev places directly into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Over the following months, the bone grows around the post in a process called osseointegration, anchoring it as securely as a natural tooth root. Once healing is complete, the post supports a crown, a fixed bridge, or a full denture, depending on how many teeth need to be replaced.
Researchers at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research continue to study how implant surfaces bond with bone, working toward stronger and more predictable integration over time (NIDCR). Dr. Ilyabayev uses 3D CBCT imaging to map your jawbone and sinus position before any surgery begins.
Types of Implant Treatment We Offer
Not every patient needs the same implant solution. Depending on how many teeth are missing and how much healthy bone remains, Dr. Ilyabayev may recommend one of the following paths:
Dr. Ilyabayev reviews your scans and health history before recommending any of these paths, so the plan matches your bone structure rather than a one-size approach.
Your Treatment, Start to Finish
Because Bayside Dental Arts maintains an in-house dental lab with 3D printing and milling equipment, Dr. Ilyabayev can design and fabricate many restorations without sending your case to an outside lab. For patients weighing a larger treatment plan, Bayside Dental Arts offers a free consultation to walk through the options, the timeline, and what to expect at each visit.
What to Do When You Are Missing a Tooth
If you are missing a tooth, avoid waiting to address it. The longer a socket sits empty, the more the surrounding bone can shrink, which sometimes means a bone graft is needed later that would not have been necessary with earlier treatment. The most direct next step is a consultation and 3D scan, which lets Dr. Ilyabayev tell you plainly whether you are a candidate for implants today or whether a preparatory procedure should come first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Consider Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium screws Dr. Ilyabayev inserts into your empty tooth sockets. After placement, the screws fuse with your upper or lower jaw, providing a base for dental crowns, fixed bridges, or fixed or removable dentures. Dr. Ilyabayev has over 25 years of experience placing and restoring dental implants and completed specialty training under the guidance of implant specialist Dr. John Minichetti.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer various advantages, including confidence, convenience, easier biting and chewing, improved oral health, and durability. Many people find that dental implants make it easier to speak, since implant restorations attach to metal posts and do not move around or cause slurred speech the way traditional dentures sometimes do.
Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?
To get dental implants, you need healthy gums and enough bone to support them. If you do not, Dr. Ilyabayev may recommend a prerequisite procedure, like bone grafting, sinus augmentation, or scaling and root planing, to prepare your mouth first.
Does Getting Dental Implants Take More Than One Visit?
Yes. Getting dental implants takes several visits. Dr. Ilyabayev numbs your gums with a local anesthetic and inserts a dental implant into each empty tooth socket. After surgery, your mouth heals for several months so the metal posts can fuse with the bone. Dr. Ilyabayev then takes digital scans with an intraoral camera and sends them to the in-house dental lab, where technicians design and create your custom implant restorations before your final fitting visit.
How Long Will My Dental Implants Last?
Dental implants last 10 to 30 years, and you can extend their lifespan with good oral hygiene. Dr. Ilyabayev recommends brushing twice daily, flossing regularly, visiting Bayside Dental Arts twice a year for a professional cleaning, wearing a mouthguard during sports, and avoiding hard objects like ice cubes.
Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
Coverage varies by plan and by why the tooth was lost. Bayside Dental Arts accepts PPO insurance plans and will help verify your specific implant benefits before treatment begins, so you know the expected cost ahead of time.
Trusted Implant Care in Bayside, NY
Dr. Andrey Ilyabayev has spent more than 25 years placing and restoring dental implants, trained under implant specialist Dr. John Minichetti, and built an in-house lab so your treatment stays under one roof from consultation through final restoration.
