The things people actually ask.

A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has completed three additional years of full-time hospital residency after dental school, devoted entirely to replacing and rebuilding teeth. It is one of only twelve dental specialties formally recognized in the United States.

It matters because any licensed dentist may place implants or rebuild a bite without any specialty training at all. When the work is complex — a full arch, a worn-down bite, restorations that keep failing — the depth of that training is what determines whether the result lasts.

No. Call the office at 212-874-1700 and book directly.

Some patients are referred by their own dentist or an oral surgeon, and many find us independently. Both are equally welcome.

Yes, for both routine general dentistry and specialty treatment.

Yes. The practice has cared for Upper West Side families for over thirty years, and in many cases we now see three generations of the same family.

He continues to see patients. The practice is transitioning gradually to his son, Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz, but this is a deliberate handover within the family rather than a sale to an outside group.

The same staff, the same office, and the same standard of care — with the addition of specialty prosthodontic training that was not previously available here.

Almost certainly not. There is no upper age limit, and we routinely treat patients in their seventies and eighties.

General health and gum condition matter far more than age. In practice older patients often benefit most, since the alternative — adapting to a removable denture — tends to be harder the later in life you begin.

This is one of the most common reasons people seek a second opinion, and it is frequently solvable. Bone grafting, sinus lifts, and modern implant designs make many previously untreatable cases straightforward.

A 3D scan shows exactly what is available. It is worth finding out from a specialist before accepting that implants are not possible for you.

Yes, and a meaningful share of the work in this practice is exactly that.

We will diagnose what went wrong, explain whether the cause is still active, and lay out the options honestly — including telling you when the existing work is fine and the problem lies elsewhere.

If an implant is loose, painful, or the gum around it is swollen, please do not wait. Bone loss accelerates once it starts.

Modern local anesthetic is very effective, and most procedures — including implant placement and root canal treatment — are not painful while they are being done.

Recovery varies. Most implant patients report less discomfort than they expected and manage with over-the-counter pain relief. We will tell you honestly what to expect before any procedure.

The implant post itself is designed to be permanent, and studies following implants over ten years and longer report survival above ninety-five percent when well placed and well maintained.

The crown on top is a wearing part and may need replacing after fifteen to twenty years.

An implant replaces the root of a single tooth and does not involve the neighbouring teeth. A bridge spans a gap by crowning the teeth on either side, which means reducing them in size. A denture is removable and rests on the gums.

Each has a place. An implant is usually the best long-term choice for a single gap between healthy teeth, but not always — and cost is a legitimate factor in the decision. We will walk you through the comparison rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.