Single Tooth Replacement

An implant may be used to replace almost any missing tooth, provided there is adequate bone at the site. If not, modern procedures can usually be performed to regenerate enough bone to safely place an implant.

The implant is placed in the bone below the gum tissue. A temporary abutment may be placed on the implant until the healing phase is complete. A cosmetic temporary crown can often be made to fill the missing space.

After healing, the abutment is attached to the implant. It will hold a custom-made crown that the dental laboratory will mold and match to your existing teeth.

In the final step, the custom crown is cemented onto the abutment. The tooth has been replaced without disturbing the healthy teeth next to it and bone loss has been eliminated.

Step by Step Replacing one tooth Step 1 The need to replace a missing tooth could be the result of an accident or because there was no predisposition for a tooth at birth.         Step 2 The dental implant is installed in the jawbone. No healthy teeth are affected or damaged. With other replacement solutions, adjacent teeth might need to be ground down to support a bridge.       Step 3 The abutment is attached to the dental implant. A crown is then placed on the abutment, fitting perfectly at the edge of the gum.           Step 4                                                                        The new tooth is now complete and it is virtually impossible to see the difference between the existing teeth and the new tooth.