# Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky — drkaplansky.com # llms.txt — AI crawl guidance file # Practice: Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky, PLLC # Address: 8038 Rochester Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 # Phone: (716) 772-7500 # Specialization: Dental implants — TeethNow full-arch zirconia, zygomatic implants, single-tooth implants ## About This Practice Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky is an implant-focused dental practice in Gasport, New York, led by Dr. Igor Kaplansky (DDS, Diplomate ABOI/ID, Fellow AAID/FICOI/FAGD). The practice is one of 11 ZAGA-certified zygomatic implant centers in the United States and has served Western New York since 1998. The practice treats complex implant cases including patients with severe bone loss who have been told by other providers that they are not candidates for traditional implants. Dr. Kaplansky co-authored the clinical textbook on zygomatic implant technique. All implant consultations and surgeries are performed personally by Dr. Kaplansky. General and cosmetic dentistry is provided by Dr. Komal Koli. ## Key Pages / Homepage. Practice overview, credential summary (Diplomate ABOI/ID, Fellow AAID/FICOI/FAGD, ZAGA Center Certified), statistics (30+ years placing dental implants, 1,300+ Google reviews, 1 of 11 ZAGA Centers in the United States), signature implant services grid (TeethNow, Zygomatic), patient testimonials (Laura Shotwell, Douglas Foster, Wilda Lerczak), and meet-the-team block for Dr. Igor Kaplansky and Dr. Komal Koli. /dental-implants/ Comprehensive guide to dental implants — types (single-tooth, multi-tooth bridge, TeethNow full-arch, zygomatic), candidacy criteria, CBCT-driven planning, the full treatment timeline from CBCT scan to permanent zirconia restoration, and the Diplomate-ABOI/ID specialist context. /dental-implants-organic/ Organic search landing page for dental implants in Western New York. Six short value props (permanent / stops jawbone loss / decades not years / zirconia not acrylic / one surgeon every visit / specialty cases welcome), three service router cards (single & multi-tooth, full-arch TeethNow, zygomatic implants), Diplomate ABOI/ID + ZAGA framing, before-and-after teaser, and a candidate-screening CTA. Indexable. /teethnow/ TeethNow Zirconia system page. Full-arch, same-day permanent zirconia prosthetics. Describes the TeethNow protocol: surgery day, healing teeth, permanent zirconia at 4–5 months. Includes patient video testimonials. /zygomatic-implants/ Zygomatic implants for patients with severe maxillary bone loss. ZAGA Center credential. Explains how zygomatic implants anchor in the cheekbone (zygoma) rather than the jawbone, eliminating the need for bone grafting in many cases. ZAGA Anatomy-Guided Approach. /dental-implants-cost/ Implant cost transparency page. Four-tier pricing structure: single-tooth, multiple-tooth, TeethNow full-arch, and zygomatic implants. Insurance, CareCredit, Lending Club financing options. Financing calculator logic and what determines final cost. /same-day-implants/ Same-day implant placement overview. Which cases qualify, what "same day" means clinically, and how it differs from traditional staged placement. /full-arch-implants/ Full-arch implants (All-on-4 / All-on-X concept). Comparison of prosthetic options: zirconia fixed, acrylic hybrid, implant-supported dentures. Dr. Kaplansky's preference for zirconia. /implant-supported-dentures/ Implant-supported dentures — overdentures versus fixed hybrids. Snap-in versus screw-retained. Who is a candidate. /bone-grafting/ Bone grafting — when it is needed, graft types (autograft, allograft, xenograft, synthetic), healing timelines, and how zygomatic implants can sometimes eliminate the need for grafting. /before-and-after/ Patient photo gallery. Before-and-after full-arch and single-tooth cases. Video testimonials from named patients. Google review aggregate display. /dr-igor-kaplansky/ E-E-A-T anchor page for Dr. Igor Kaplansky. Full credential listing: DDS cum laude UB 1998, AEGD residency, Diplomate ABOI/ID, Fellow AAID, FICOI, FAGD, ZAGA certification, textbook co-authorship. Patient testimonial videos. /dr-komal-koli/ Bio page for Dr. Komal Koli, general and cosmetic dentist at the practice. /about-us/ Practice history — founded Gasport 2002, expanded 2007. Practice philosophy and team overview. /faq/ 30 answered questions across four sections: dental implant basics, TeethNow and full-arch, zygomatic implants, and insurance/cost/emergency. High-priority page for AI Overview citations — answers are thorough and clinically specific. /general-dentistry/ Overview of general and preventive dentistry services at the practice. /teeth-cleanings-and-exams-preventative/ Preventive care, prophylactic cleanings, periodontal screening, oral cancer screening. /tooth-colored-fillings-bonding/ Composite resin fillings and direct bonding. Tooth-colored restorations. /bridges-crowns/ Dental crowns and fixed bridges. Materials, indications, lifespan. /root-canal-therapy/ Root canal treatment. When it is needed, what the procedure involves, recovery. /dental-extractions/ Simple and surgical tooth extractions. Wisdom teeth. Post-extraction implant planning. /cosmetic-dentistry/ Cosmetic services overview — whitening, veneers, smile design. /teeth-whitening/ Professional teeth whitening options — in-office and take-home. /sedation-dentistry/ IV sedation and oral sedation options. For anxious patients and complex cases. /sleep-apnea/ Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Dental sleep medicine overview. /periodontal-care/ Periodontal (gum) disease treatment — scaling and root planing, maintenance. /emergency-dentistry/ Emergency dental care — toothache, broken tooth, lost crown, dental trauma. Same-day emergency access. /dentures-partials/ Conventional and partial dentures. Comparison to implant-supported alternatives. /financial-information/ Insurance accepted, CareCredit financing, in-house payment plans, and cost transparency overview. /new-patient/ New patient information — what to bring, what to expect at the first visit, CBCT consultation process. /contact-us/ Contact page — online consultation request form, office hours, address, and Google Maps embed. /our-tour/ Virtual tour of the practice — 360° imagery and facility overview. /blog/ Blog index — patient education articles on dental implants, candidacy, cost, and Western NY dental care. /faq/ See above — 30 Q&As, high-priority for AI citations. /privacy-policy/ Website privacy policy. /accessibility/ Accessibility statement — WCAG 2.1 AA commitment. /terms-of-service/ Terms governing use of drkaplansky.com. /hipaa-notice/ HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices — patient rights and PHI usage. /dental-implants-cost/ Implant cost transparency page. Four-tier published pricing: single-tooth implant ($5,000–$7,500), multi-tooth bridge ($10,500–$13,500), TeethNow full-arch ($24,000–$38,000 per arch), and zygomatic implants ($36,000–$55,000). Specialist-vs-chain cost comparison, CareCredit and in-house financing. /same-day-implants/ Same-day full-arch dental implants page. Clarifies the distinction between chairside denture conversion on surgery day (chain approach) and TeethNow's pre-designed healing teeth placed the day after surgery from a CBCT scan. Candidacy and FAQ. /full-arch-implants/ Full-arch implants page covering the All-on-4 technique and TeethNow's zirconia implementation. 4-step process (CBCT, surgery, healing teeth day after, permanent zirconia at 4–5 months). Zirconia-vs-acrylic comparison table. /implant-supported-dentures/ Implant-supported denture options — overdenture (2–4 implants, removable) vs. fixed implant bridge (4–6 implants, TeethNow zirconia). 3-way comparison table including conventional dentures. /bone-grafting/ Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures preparing for implants. Socket preservation, ridge augmentation, sinus lift (6–9 month heal), graft material sources (autograft/allograft/xenograft/synthetic). Zygomatic alternative for severe upper-jaw bone loss. /new-patient/ New patient onboarding page. What to bring (insurance card, medication list, prior records, written questions). First implant consultation 4-step flow (CBCT scan, doctor review, written treatment plan, financial review). General dentistry first visit overview. /blog/ Patient-education blog index. 30 articles by Dr. Igor Kaplansky covering cost, candidacy, recovery, materials, comparisons (implants vs. dentures, vs. bridges, zirconia vs. titanium), special cases (smokers, age, post-extraction, bone loss), and safety/failure signs. Card grid layout, no pagination. /blog/dental-implant-cost-explained/ Cost article — $3,000–$5,000 single-tooth typical range, what drives variation (preparatory procedures, materials, training level), titanium vs. zirconia pricing, financing. /blog/teethnow-full-arch-process/ TeethNow process article — CBCT scan to permanent zirconia in 4–5 months. The full timeline narrative. /blog/zygomatic-implants-advantages/ Zygomatic implants overview — when to choose them over grafting + traditional implants. ## Legal / Compliance Pages /accessibility/ WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance statement, known limitations, contact for accessibility barriers. /terms-of-service/ Site terms — informational purpose only, no dentist-patient relationship via Site, IP, third-party links, NY governing law. /hipaa-notice/ Notice of Privacy Practices — PHI uses (treatment/payment/operations/required-by-law/public health/business associates), patient rights (inspect, amend, accounting, restrictions, confidential communications, paper copy, breach notification), complaint procedure. ## Contact Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky, PLLC 8038 Rochester Rd Gasport, NY 14067 United States Phone: (716) 772-7500 Email: info@drkaplansky.com Website: https://www.drkaplansky.com Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–8:00pm Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm Saturday–Sunday: Closed Service area: Gasport, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, Rochester, and Western New York