A prosthodontist completes an additional accredited residency beyond dental school — the American College of Prosthodontists notes it typically adds three additional years of training — focused on restoring and replacing teeth. There is already a genuine prosthodontist-led practice on the Upper East Side, so this isn’t a category with no specialist nearby. What’s different at Dental West NYC, just across the park at Central Park West near Columbus Circle, is that Dr. Leora Walter personally plans, places, and restores implants herself; many prosthodontists plan and restore but refer the surgical placement elsewhere. The practice is also fee-for-service and transparent about it upfront — an itemized estimate before treatment, claims prepared for out-of-network reimbursement, rather than pricing explained only after the fact.
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Getting Here
Patients from the Upper East Side typically cross via the 66th, 79th, or 96th Street transverse, with the M66, M79, or M96 bus connecting to Central Park West near the 1, A, B, and C trains, and a second opinion on a case already recommended elsewhere is a common reason to make the trip.
What Affects the Cost
Whether the case is a single crown or a full-mouth rebuild, cost depends on how many teeth are involved, the materials used, and whether implant surgery is part of the plan. Because the practice is fee-for-service and out-of-network with all insurance and PPO plans, you’ll see a written, itemized estimate before treatment begins, and claims are prepared for out-of-network reimbursement either way.
One Prosthodontist, Every Step
Every cleaning afterward includes a complimentary fluoride treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Walter place implants herself, or refer that part out?
She’s surgically trained and places implants herself, then restores them — no referral for the surgical portion.
Can I bring a case here for a second opinion?
Yes — a common reason patients cross the park, particularly for implant or full-mouth cases already recommended elsewhere.
What is full-mouth reconstruction and when is it needed?
Full-mouth reconstruction rebuilds a bite affected by extensive wear, damage, or multiple missing teeth, when several teeth need attention rather than just one.
Do you accept PPO or concierge medical plans?
We’re out-of-network with all insurance plans, including PPO and concierge memberships. We prepare your claim so you can pursue out-of-network reimbursement.
Are you accepting new prosthodontic patients from the Upper East Side?
Yes, a short crosstown trip via the 66th, 79th, or 96th Street transverse.
See our full prosthodontics page, our Dental Implants in Upper East Side page, or return to the Upper East Side hub.
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