What it is
A single-tooth implant replaces the root of a single missing tooth, providing the base for the final crown that will do its job, within our dental implants area.
Why replace a missing tooth
Beyond the aesthetic improvement, replacing the tooth is key to keeping the mouth’s structure intact: if it isn’t replaced, the neighbouring teeth start shifting to fill the empty space, complicating chewing and future treatment. If you’d rather not wait the two months for bone integration, ask about the immediate-loading protocol.
- Loss of a single tooth from decay, trauma or periodontal causes
- Healthy neighbouring teeth that shouldn't be shaved down to support a bridge
- Enough bone in the area, or the possibility of regenerating it beforehand
What the process of Single-Tooth Implants looks like
- Initial assessment 3D X-ray and intraoral scan to plan the exact position of the implant.
- Placing the implant Surgery under local anaesthesia to anchor the implant in the jawbone.
- Final crown Once the implant has integrated, the final crown is screwed or cemented in place, matching the shape and colour of the natural tooth.
Frequently asked questions about Single-Tooth Implants
Why not replace the tooth with a bridge instead of an implant?
A bridge requires shaving down the two healthy neighbouring teeth to act as support. A single-tooth implant avoids that wear, since it's self-supporting in the bone.
What happens if I don't replace the missing tooth?
The neighbouring teeth tend to shift into the empty space over time, which can alter your bite and complicate future treatment.
How long until I have the final tooth?
The standard protocol waits about two months for bone integration. If you'd rather not wait, we assess whether your case is suitable for immediate loading.
Treatments related to Single-Tooth Implants
Immediate-Loading Implants
Removal of damaged teeth and placement of implants and fixed teeth in a single day, without waiting for the two months of bone integration required by the standard protocol.
View treatment →Full-Arch Implants
Restoring a whole dental arch with a small number of implants that support a full fixed prosthesis, without needing one implant per missing tooth.
View treatment →Pterygoid Implants
An advanced implant technique that anchors the implant in the pterygoid bone, at the back of the palate, for patients with little jawbone, without needing a graft.
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