Permanent, natural-looking dental implants in Union Square, Manhattan — performed by Dr. Cameron Lewis, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over a decade of experience.
A dental implant is a small, biocompatible titanium (or zirconia) post that replaces a missing tooth’s root. It is surgically placed in the jawbone, where it fuses with the surrounding bone through a natural process called osseointegration. Once healed, a custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached on top, restoring a tooth that looks, feels, and functions like a natural one.
Unlike bridges or removable dentures, implants preserve jawbone density and can last a lifetime with proper care, which is why they are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement.
Losing a tooth can be painful and embarrassing, and choosing an experienced surgical team makes a real difference in the outcome. Dr. Cameron Lewis at Smile Lab NY has over a decade of experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, with specialized training in dental implants and other delicate surgical procedures.
He will discuss all your options, consider your individual needs, and guide you through the entire process, providing clear post-op instructions.
Dental implants offer a permanent replacement for one or more missing teeth. Most healthy adults are candidates. Ideal candidates include people who:
Certain conditions and lifestyle factors can lower implant success rates and may require additional planning. During your consultation, Dr. Lewis will screen for:
None of these are automatic disqualifiers. Many patients still receive implants successfully after we address the underlying issue, adjust the treatment plan, or add a preparatory procedure such as bone grafting.
All specialists under one roof means no more referrals across the city, no conflicting treatment plans, and faster care from start to finish. Your periodontal surgeon, endodontist, oral surgeon, and cosmetic dentist are all here, all collaborating on your care.
Open 9AM-7PM weekdays and 9-5 all weekend. Book same-day appointments online. Fit dentistry into your life, not the other way around.
Know exactly what you’ll pay before treatment begins. We accept most insurance, offer 0% financing, and never surprise you with hidden costs.
No gimmicks. No outdated methods. Just evidence-based dentistry focused on long-term oral and overall health.
Brand-new office with clean design, modern technology, and an atmosphere that feels more like a SoHo studio than a dental clinic.
A consultation with Dr. Cameron Lewis takes less than an hour — and gives you a clear, honest picture of your options, your timeline, and your costs. No obligation, no pressure. Just answers.
At Smile Lab, you’re not just a patient number. Whether you’re looking for a general dentist or an implant dentist in Union Square, you’re cared for by a collaborative team of highly trained specialists who actually talk to each other about your treatment.
Different tooth-loss situations call for different implant solutions. Dr. Lewis and the Smile Lab team offer the full range of modern implant treatments in one Union Square office.
Founder & General Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Periodontist & Implant Specialist
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty most qualified to place dental implants, requiring four to six years of hospital-based surgical residency after dental school beyond the standard DDS or DMD. That training covers not just implant placement but the full scope of jaw and facial surgery, which is why complex cases involving bone grafting or full-arch reconstruction are typically referred to this specialty.
Different tooth-loss situations call for different implant solutions. Dr. Lewis and the Smile Lab team offer the full range of modern implant treatments in one Union Square office.
Missing one tooth and want a permanent replacement that looks and feels just like your own? A single-tooth implant in Manhattan is designed for exactly that.
Once the post is secured, a natural-looking custom crown covers it and is virtually indistinguishable from your surrounding teeth. It is also a more conservative long-term choice than a bridge, because it does not require grinding down the neighboring healthy teeth.
Two or more teeth away from a complete smile? Smile Lab NY offers multiple-tooth dental implants for patients missing several adjacent teeth but with an otherwise healthy jaw.
Once the implants integrate with your jawbone, they support custom crowns or an implant-supported bridge that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth, without the sliding or slipping of removable partial dentures.
Are your dentures becoming difficult to wear? A full-mouth restoration replaces removable dentures with a stable, permanent solution, and it’s one of our most requested denture implant options for patients near Union Square.
Our oral surgeons strategically place a small number of implants to support an entire arch of teeth, so you can eat your favorite foods again and smile with confidence, without the hassle of adhesives or nightly removal.
All-on-4 uses four precisely angled implants to anchor a complete, non-removable arch of teeth. All-on-6 uses six implants for added stability and is often preferred for the upper jaw or for patients with heavier bite forces.
Both protocols are ideal for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth in one arch. Because the implants are angled to avoid the sinus in the upper jaw and the nerve canal in the lower jaw, many patients avoid extensive bone grafting that would otherwise be required.
In select cases, we can place the implant and attach a temporary tooth in the same appointment, so you leave the office with a complete smile the same day.
Same-day implants require sufficient bone density and strong initial post fixation. Dr. Lewis will confirm during your consultation whether you are a candidate for immediate loading, or whether a traditional healing period will produce a stronger long-term result.
The vast majority of dental implants placed worldwide are made from medical-grade titanium. It is the most researched implant material available. Clinical outcomes data, including reporting from institutions like the Cleveland Clinic, consistently show implant success rates above 95%, backed by a decades-long track record of biocompatibility and bone integration.
Zirconia (ceramic) implants are a newer, metal-free alternative. Some patients prefer them for aesthetic reasons where thin gum tissue might otherwise show a slight gray shadow, or because they prefer metal-free dentistry.
During your consultation, we’ll review which material best fits your case based on the implant site, gum thickness, biomechanical demands, and your personal preference.
Advanced surgical technology means greater precision and efficiency during your procedure. For you, that translates into accurate diagnosis, minimized discomfort, and treatment designed for the best possible outcome.
You don’t have to juggle multiple specialists across different offices. With oral surgeons and a full range of dental specialties under one roof, you get comprehensive care in one convenient location.
Oral surgery often carries a sense of worry—but it doesn’t need to! You’ll find a calm, supportive environment with sedation options available, helping you relax and focus on your health—not your anxiety.
At Smile Lab in Union Square, Manhattan, we take every precaution to ensure our patients’ safety by carefully designing a treatment plan around their individual needs. Here is a look at Dr. Cameron’s detailed and precise dental implant procedure.
We begin with a thorough examination of your mouth to verify whether you are eligible for an implant. The examination includes free X-rays and 3D cone-beam imaging (CBCT), which lets us plan implant placement with millimeter precision. A personalized treatment plan is then devised and explained to you in full detail.
You are prescribed a healing period of at least two months to allow the post to fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration and gain full stability. For same-day protocols, a temporary tooth may be attached during this period so you are never without a smile.
Not every jaw has enough bone to support an implant on day one. If you have been missing a tooth for a long time, or if periodontal disease has caused bone loss, you may need a preparatory procedure to build a stable foundation. At our Union Square office, bone grafting and sinus lifts are routine parts of implant planning, not rare exceptions.
Bone grafting adds volume to a deficient area, typically using processed bone material that your body integrates into your own jaw over three to six months. Grafts are routine and are often done during the same visit as a tooth extraction to preserve the socket.
A sinus lift is a specific type of graft used in the upper back jaw, where the maxillary sinus can sit too close to where an upper molar implant needs to go. The sinus membrane is gently raised, and grafting material is placed to create enough height for the implant.
We identify the need for either procedure during your 3D imaging consultation, so there are no surprises later, and the cost is included in your written estimate up front.
If you’ve lost one or more teeth it is affecting your health.
In addition to the public embarrassment, losing teeth makes it difficult for you to chew solid food. Plus, the more you chew, the weaker your jawbone gets.
Now, you could opt for dentures or bridges as a temporary solution. But then you’ll be restricted to eating only soft or mashed foods, making dental implants the only viable, permanent solution. If the tooth hasn’t been removed yet, tooth extraction is typically the first step before implant placement.
However, if you opt for a dental implant, you’ll want to entrust the job to reputable experts in the field because of the procedure’s minimally invasive nature.
Fortunately for you, we here at Smile Lab in Union Square, New York, are well-equipped to offer exceptional dental implant care to patients throughout NYC, thanks to our state-of-the-art medical equipment and supremely experienced dental professionals.
Dr. Cameron Lewis himself has been an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for over a decade, performing dental implants for hundreds of satisfied patients who remain connected with Smile Lab here in Manhattan.
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The cost of dental implants in Manhattan varies by the number of teeth replaced, whether preparatory procedures such as bone grafting or a sinus lift are needed, and the type of final restoration. Typical NYC ranges are:
At Smile Lab Dentistry, we provide fully transparent pricing during your consultation, and our team will walk you through all available payment plans and financing options to make treatment as affordable as possible. Call 332-237-6453 to discuss your options.
Insurance coverage varies widely by plan. Many PPO plans cover a portion of the crown, abutment, or preparatory work (such as extractions and bone grafts), even when the implant post itself is classified as a major restorative procedure and excluded.
Smile Lab accepts all major PPO plans and will run a complimentary benefits check to show you exactly what your plan covers before you commit to treatment. For any remaining balance, we offer 0% financing and flexible payment plans through partners like CareCredit.
The full dental implant process at Smile Lab Dentistry typically takes between 3 and 6 months from start to finish. After the initial consultation and implant placement, the post requires 2 to 4 months to fully fuse with the jawbone during osseointegration.
Once healing is confirmed, the abutment and final custom crown are placed, completing your restoration. For select cases, same-day implants shorten the visible portion of that timeline significantly. During your consultation, Dr. Cameron Lewis will give you a precise timeline based on your specific case.
Smile Lab Dentistry in Union Square is one of the best dental implants providers in Manhattan and greater NYC. Dr. Cameron Lewis, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over a decade of specialized implant experience, leads a team that has successfully placed implants for hundreds of patients across New York City.
With state-of-the-art surgical technology, the full range of implant options (from single tooth to All-on-4) under one roof, and a 4.7-star rating across more than 1,400 reviews, Smile Lab Dentistry is the team Manhattan trusts for permanent tooth replacement.
The three main types of dental implants are single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges for multiple missing teeth, and implant-supported dentures for full-arch or full-mouth replacement. A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post and a custom crown. An implant-supported bridge replaces several consecutive missing teeth using implants at either end as anchors.
Implant-supported dentures, also called implant dentures or All-on-4 / All-on-6, provide a fully permanent, stable solution for patients missing all or most of their teeth, replacing the need for traditional removable dentures. During your consultation at Smile Lab Dentistry, Dr. Cameron Lewis will assess your situation and recommend the implant type that best fits your needs, jawbone health, and goals.
Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes both lower implant success rates, but neither is an automatic disqualifier. During your consultation, Dr. Lewis will assess your specific situation and, if needed, coordinate with your primary care physician to stabilize any underlying conditions before surgery.
Many patients successfully receive implants after cutting back on smoking, improving glycemic control, or adjusting the timing of the treatment plan.
Don’t spend another day hiding your smile or struggling with temporary solutions. Dr. Cameron Lewis and the team at Smile Lab Dentistry in Union Square are ready to give you a permanent result that looks completely natural — and lasts a lifetime.
No referrals across the city, no conflicting treatment plans. Tell us what you need, and we’ll get you in.
