Dental Implants in Tribeca, NYC
A missing tooth replaced with one that looks, feels and works like your own, planned with an eye for how it will sit in your smile.
A dental implant is a small titanium or ceramic post that takes the place of a tooth root. Once it bonds with the jawbone, it holds a custom crown, a bridge or a full-arch restoration. Implants stand on their own, so the healthy teeth beside the gap stay untouched. They also help keep the jawbone from shrinking after a tooth is lost.
At our Tribeca office, Dr. Patricia Moezinia plans each implant around the final tooth: its shape, its shade and how it meets your bite. Periodontist Dr. Nicholas Toscano places the implant. That pairing gives you a periodontist for the surgery and a cosmetic dentist for the part everyone sees. Most healthy adults missing one or more teeth are candidates.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Moezinia, DDS, cosmetic and general dentist · Updated October 2026
Is this for you?
- I’m missing one tooth and don’t want to file down the teeth next to it
- My bridge or partial denture feels loose or worn out
- I avoid certain foods because chewing is uncomfortable
- I want a tooth replacement that stays in and feels fixed
- I was told I need a tooth out and want to plan what comes next
- I’ve been told I don’t have enough bone and want a second opinion
Real results
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What to expect
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Complimentary consult and imaging
A 30-minute visit with Dr. Moezinia. We take imaging, look at your bone and gums, and talk through single implants, implant bridges and other options for your case.
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Your plan, built around the final tooth
Dr. Moezinia maps where the implant should go so the crown looks natural. If bone is thin, Dr. Toscano may recommend grafting first.
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Implant placement with Dr. Toscano
The post is placed under local anesthesia, with sedation available if you feel anxious. Most people return to normal routines within a day or two.
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Healing and osseointegration
Over roughly three to six months, the implant fuses with the bone. You can often wear a temporary tooth during this time so there is no visible gap.
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Your custom crown
Once the implant is stable, Dr. Moezinia attaches the abutment and places a porcelain crown shaded and shaped to blend with your smile.
Why Empower Your Smile
A periodontist places your implant
Dr. Nicholas Toscano is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He trained at Columbia, George Washington University and the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, served 13 years in the US Navy and has more than 30 publications.
A cosmetic eye on the finished tooth
Dr. Moezinia earned her DDS and implant training at Columbia and studied aesthetic dentistry at NYU. She designs the crown so it matches the teeth around it.
Start with a free consult
Your first implant visit, with imaging, is complimentary. We are in network with Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, MetLife and Anthem PPO plans, and we accept CareCredit.
Implants vs. bridges vs. dentures
An implant replaces the root as well as the tooth. It stands alone, helps preserve the jawbone and is cleaned much like a natural tooth. It takes the longest, since the bone needs months to heal around it.
A bridge is faster and needs no surgery. It does rely on crowning the teeth on either side of the gap, which means reshaping them. A denture is the most affordable way to replace many teeth, though it can shift and does nothing to stop bone loss.
Implants can also anchor a bridge or a fixed denture when several teeth are missing. At your consult, we will walk through which option suits your mouth, your health and your timeline.
Questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Call us at (212) 274-8338.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most healthy adults who are missing teeth are candidates. You need enough jawbone to hold the implant and healthy gums. If bone is thin, grafting can often rebuild it first. Uncontrolled diabetes and heavy smoking can slow healing, so we review your health history at the consult.
How long does the dental implant process take?
From placement to final crown, it commonly takes three to six months while the implant fuses with the bone. If you need an extraction or a bone graft first, add some healing time for that. Your timeline depends on your bone and how you heal.
Does getting an implant hurt?
The area is fully numbed during placement, so most people feel pressure and little else. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterward is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief. Sedation is available if you feel nervous.
How long do dental implants last?
With good brushing, flossing and regular checkups, an implant can last for many years and often decades. The crown on top may need replacing at some point from normal wear. Gum health around the implant matters most, which is why we keep a close eye on it.
Who places the implant at Empower Your Smile?
Dr. Moezinia plans your treatment and designs the final crown. Dr. Nicholas Toscano, a periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, places the implant. You see both doctors in our Tribeca office.
Are implants covered by dental insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Some PPO plans pay part of the implant, the crown or both. We are in network with Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, MetLife and Anthem, and we can check your benefits before you decide. CareCredit is also accepted.
You may also consider
Bone Grafting & Sinus LiftIf you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for an implant, bone grafting can rebuild that foundation.
Extractions & Bone PreservationWhen a tooth can’t be saved, we remove it gently and protect the bone underneath, so your options for replacing it stay open.
Crowns & BridgesPorcelain crowns and bridges that bring a cracked, worn or missing tooth back to full strength and blend in with the rest of your smile.
Gum Disease TreatmentCalm, step-by-step care that helps bring gum disease under control and protects the teeth you have, led by board-certified periodontist Dr. Nicholas Toscano.
Come say bonjour.
35A Walker Street, in the heart of Tribeca, one block south of Canal Street.
Subway: Canal St (A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, J, Z and 6) and Franklin St (1), each a few minutes on foot. Just south of SoHo, and a short walk from Hudson Square, Chinatown and City Hall.
| Mon, Tue, Thu | 8 am – 6 pm |
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| Wednesday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 2 pm |
| Sat – Sun | Closed |