What is a Single Tooth Implant?
Who Can Benefit from Single Tooth Implants?
A single-tooth implant is a suitable option for anyone who has lost a single tooth anywhere in the jaw and would like a permanent replacement. However, an essential requirement for dental implants is having sufficient jawbone tissue available to support the implant. But there is no need to worry! If someone does not have enough healthy jawbone available due to bone disease, diabetes, radiation therapy, or any other systemic disease, our dentist will replenish the lost bone tissue with a bone grafting procedure. So, if you’re healthy and have no underlying chronic dental disease, you are a candidate for single implants.
How Can I get Single Tooth Implants?
The next step is implant placement. At Camden Family Dental, we use custom-made implant guides that help us place the implant precisely at pre-determined positions and angulations. This helps enhance the longevity of the implant and its supported crown. Once the implant has been inserted, we will place a healing collar over it to ensure uninterrupted healing. We will also attach a temporary crown over the implant to restore your facial aesthetics. However, you should not use this prosthesis for chewing as the implant site needs time to heal.
Are Single Tooth Implants a Good Tooth Replacement Option?
When it comes to replacing single misisng teeth, there is no option better than implant-supported dental crowns. Why? Because other options have many drawbacks. For example, conventional dentures are fracture- and staining-prone and cause bone resorption when worn. Similarly, dental bridges require sacrificing healthy tooth structure for their attachment to the supporting teeth. So, dental implants are the best option for you.
Even a single missing tooth can affect one’s smile and personality. So, don’t let your missing teeth affect your self-confidence! Book an appointment with us today and get a beautiful smile with implant-supported crowns.