Single Tooth Implants

A single tooth implant is a single implant used to replace one missing tooth. The dental implant dentist attaches a titanium post into the jawbone of the missing tooth as a replacement for the lost tooth’s root. Following that, a dental crown is attached over the titanium post.

• Dental implants replace the lost tooth’s root structure, thus becoming a fixed part of your body.
• They look and feel just like real teeth.
• Since they’re fixed and rooted in place, they don’t move around or slide in your mouth.
• You don’t have to worry about them while eating or speaking.
• After a while, you don’t even feel the dental implants.
• Dental implants last a lifespan.
• You don’t have to do anything extra to maintain them — regular oral hygiene is enough.
• Dental implants improve your confidence and self-esteem because they look great, and there’s no risk of them coming off or being visible.
• People won’t even know you have dental implants.

• Endosteal Dental Implants: These are the most popular teeth implants. The titanium post is placed inside the jawbone of the missing tooth.
• Subperiosteal Dental Implants: These dental implants are placed between the gums and the jawbone.

• The screw-shaped titanium dental implant that’s placed within the jawbone.
• The titanium, gold, or porcelain abutment connects the implant to the crown.
• The dental crown, i.e., the tooth-shaped cap for the implant, is usually made of porcelain-fused-to-metal. This is the visible part of the entire structure.

• Initial Consultation: During the initial consultation, the dental implants specialist will examine your teeth and gums to determine if your jawbone is prepared to receive the single tooth implant. You need sufficient bone structure to accommodate the dental implant. If you don’t have sufficient bone structure, the dentist may recommend a bone graft before the dental implants.
• Dental Implant Placement: The dental implants dentist will cut into your gum tissues and drill a hole into your jawbone to attach a titanium post, which will serve as the tooth’s root. The crown won’t be attached for another 3 to 6 months, which is the amount of time necessary for your jawbone to heal and grow around the titanium post.
• Abutment Placement: The dentist will attach the abutment to the titanium post after your jawbone heals and secures the post.
• Dental Crown Placement: Finally, the dentist will take impressions of your teeth and send an order to a dental lab for a dental crown. Once the dental crown returns, the dentist will attach it over the titanium post. The dental crown is made of porcelain-fused-to-metal because porcelain resembled enamel in color and texture.