AboutZev Kaufman, D.D.S. Expertise I can answer any question from simple routine dentistry to very complex dentistry with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. My expertise is in co-ordination of very complex treatment plans with other dental specialists or as a one-man-team, since I have extensive training in Prosthodontics, Surgical Implantology, and orthodontics.
Experience Over a decade in private practice of Surgical Implantology and Prosthodontics. Founder and owner of Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery of Manhattan, PC.
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Post-Graduate Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry.
Lecture weekly since 1999 on advanced Implant Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Program in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.
Former clinical assistant professor of Dental Radiology at the NYU College of Dentistry.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at Lincoln Hospital, Dental residency program.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx, NY) dental residency program.
Lecture nationally on Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Organizations Memeber of the American College of Prosthodontics.
Memeber of the Acacdemy of Osseointegration.
Member or the Omikron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honors Dental Society.
Member of the American Dental Education Association.
Education/Credentials Graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry.
Post-Graduate training and certificate in the specialty of Prosthodontics.
Post-Graduate training and ceritificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry.
Honors-program in Comprehensive and Applied Practice Management.
Honors-program in Orthodontics.
Awards and Honors NYU Cervice award to the community.
OKU honor society.
National Dean's List.
National Who's Who.
Question Dear Dr. Kaufman,
On June 19, my end molar had a root canal. After the root canal, it was discovered the tooth is fractured. Now the dentist suggest to have the tooth extracted. He doesn't think the crown would help much. The tooth next to it has a crown and the tooth diagonally below also has a crown & root canal. I was wandering if an implant should be placed there because of this and to prevent the bottom tooth from moving upward?
Also, why would the tooth still be sensitive.,sore after the root canal?
Thank you,
G. Seto
Answer Dear Grace:
You should definitely consider getting an implant to replace a missing tooth, if there is an opposing one. The teeth will start drifting to close a space.
However, prior to getting your tooth extracted, I would recommend going to both an Endodontist (specialist in root canal treatment) and a Prosthodontist (the specialist in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry) for a second opinion. It is well worth the time and expense, since getting an implant in that area could present problems.
It is not uncommon for teeth to be sensitive after root canal therapy, but the pain should be going away. If it does not, the treatment should be re-evaluated. This is also a question to ask the Endodontist who is in much better position to answer then me on this limited forum.
Best wishes,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
www.aae.org for an endodontist near you.
www.prosthodontics.org for a prosthodontist near you.
