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Dr. Elliott Ostro, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Elliott Ostro is a Dentist serving the New York area for more than 18 years. Dr. Ostro is experienced in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a professional member of the American College of ...
41 years
Experience
Dr. Elliott Ostro, DMD
- New York, NY
- Washington University School Of Dental Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Do you use dissolving stitches for implant surgery?
No, I do not I like to have control of the healing! I prefer to watch the area close rather than risk it opening too early.
How long after jaw surgery will I look normal?
The initial healing process will depend on age and what exactly is done (
What goes on top of an implant?
If you presently have a dental implant, an abutment would be screwed into the threaded internal part of the implant fixture. Either custom shaped or from stock, this titanium “post” READ MORE
If you presently have a dental implant, an abutment would be screwed into the threaded internal part of the implant fixture. Either custom shaped or from stock, this titanium “post” should allow enough space for a properly sized crown to be constructed.
Elliott Ostro, DMD
Elliott Ostro, DMD
Is sinus lift surgery safe?
The response is not a simple one. There are multiple factors in deciding the safety of sinus surgery. It is a safe procedure relative to a particular patient's health, specifically READ MORE
The response is not a simple one. There are multiple factors in deciding the safety of sinus surgery. It is a safe procedure relative to a particular patient's health, specifically sinus
infection related issues. In other words, if a patient has no sinus pathology or issues, then the procedure is predictably safe.
E. Ostro, DMD
infection related issues. In other words, if a patient has no sinus pathology or issues, then the procedure is predictably safe.
E. Ostro, DMD
Can bone regenerate after periodontal disease?
Yes. But only to a limited extent.
