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About Zev 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.

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Dentistry - Crown on implant

Expert: Zev Kaufman, D.D.S. - 11/9/2009

Question
QUESTION: My dentist put a crown on implant about a month ago and I still feel the numbness , don't feel that tooth at all.
Is it posiable that implant is damaged when dentist was pushing the crown to sit better ?

ANSWER: Dear Nebojsa:
I need more information in order to answer your question. Were you numb after the implant was placed?
Placing a crown on a properly integrated implant should be a painless procedure.
You cannot have any sensation in the implant itself, since it have no nerves. However, you should feel nothing when you touch it or chew on it. It should feel like your own tooth. That is different than numbness. Numbness can be caused by an injury to your nerves ( on the bottom jaw) during surgery.
I am waiting for more information from you...
Sincerely,
Dr. Zev Kaufman

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QUESTION: My apologies, I was not precise! I had implant done about 13 months ago, and only a month ago I have decided to put a crown (number 2, up, right). While trying to put crown to sit properly, dentist was pushing implant at the same time. I had an x-ray done, just to check it, but dentist told me that everything looks OK. I still feel a bit of numbness, especially when tap crown gently with my nail. I am thinking to visit specialist who put the implant to be sure that everything is right.

Thank you ,

Nebojsa

Answer
Dear Nebojsa:
It sounds as if the implant and restoration are done properly. The implant cannot have feeling since it does not have a nerve.
Going to the surgeon who placed the implant for a check up is in order and I agree with you.
I hope that the specialist finds that the implant is just right.
Best of luck,
Dr. Zev Kaufman

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