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Advanced Implant Dentistry
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All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsSame-Day / Immediate Load Implants
Crescent Prosthodontics: Nicholas Ruggiero, DMD
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsSame-Day / Immediate Load ImplantsPeriodontics & Implant PlacementSedation & Sleep Dentistry for ImplantsProsthodontics & Implant Restoration
- Services
- All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants, Same-Day / Immediate Load Implants
- Reviews
- 113
What recent reviews say
Dr. Ruggiero and his team earn consistent praise for prosthodontic skill, clear communication, and genuine care. Patients report rapid response to urgent needs and thoughtful treatment planning. The rare negative accounts describe serious implant failures, unresponsive follow-up when complications arose, and staff rudeness during schedule conflicts.
Work quality spans dentures, bridges, implant restorations, and corrections of prior damage. Staff members including Doctor Rucker and Mandy are named for professionalism. Patients travel long distances and defer procedures elsewhere for this practice. When problems do occur, the gap between routine care and crisis response becomes stark.
Praised for
- expert prosthodontic work
- thorough explanations and transparency
- responsive emergency care
- friendly and professional staff
- genuine patient investment
Watch-outs
- poor post-complication follow-up
- rude receptionist behavior
- rushed adjustment appointments
- implant infection and bone loss
- staff dismissiveness of patient concerns
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Best for: Patients needing complex denture, bridge, or implant restoration with transparent planning and financial flexibility.
Think twice if: Implant complications may result in slow response; staff can be dismissive during scheduling conflicts or follow-up concerns.
Strengths
- skilled implant and denture restoration
- same-day appointment availability for emergencies
- flexible payment plans for fixed-income patients
- named staff professionalism
Worth knowing
- Dr. Nicholas Ruggiero and Doctor Rucker named for prosthodontic expertise
- Staff member Mandy and office manager Jamie mentioned in reviews
- Accommodate urgent appointments (8am to 10am same-day scheduling noted)
- Work with fixed-income and VA patients on affordability
- Denture adjustments and implant restorations are core services
- One patient reported severe implant infection with bone loss and lack of responsiveness to multiple follow-up calls
What reviews say by service
- Prosthodontics & Implant Restoration
- Dentures, bridges, and implant restorations praised for fit and durability; one severe infection complaint with poor follow-up.
- All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
- Full upper denture work noted; extensive restoration praised for comfort and durability when executed properly.
- Single Tooth Implants
- Implant failures and infections reported in one case; X-ray-only monitoring cited as missing gum tissue pathology.
- Same-Day / Immediate Load Implants
- No specific evidence in reviews for same-day implant delivery.
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.78 average across the 14 prosthodontics & implant restoration businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 86
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
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Common questions
- Can I get an urgent appointment if I call in the morning?
- Yes. One patient called at 8am and was offered a 10am slot the same day.
- Do you work with patients on a fixed income or limited budget?
- Yes. The practice has worked with patients to stagger denture work and offered affordable payment plans, including VA patients.
- How long do adjustments usually take?
- Some patients report adjustments take only 5 minutes, though Dr. Ruggiero may spend longer on initial restorations. One patient's denture took longer than expected but fit well and required minimal further adjustment.
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