Replacing a Single Tooth
If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural root and its natural crown. A porcelain crown over an implant can mimic your teeth in the most natural way.
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What are the advantages of a single-tooth implant over a bridge?
A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. With a bridge, the most common optional treatment, the adjacent teeth must be shaved down to support the cemented bridge; a procedure that compromises and weakens the adjacent teeth.
A dental implant will replace your tooth root and ensure the integrity of the bone. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
In the long term, a single implant can be more esthetic and easier to keep clean than a fixed bridge. As the implant tooth is not connected to the adjacent teeth, dental floss can be used and the health of your gums can be maintained.
Due to the difficulty in keeping a dental bridge clean, gums can recede around a bridge, leaving a visible defect. Resorbed bone beneath the bridge can lead to an unattractive smile. A good dental implant will maintain its beauty for many years. In many cases the patients forgets which tooth is the implant and which is natural.
Call us today for your free no obligation consultation to find out if you are a good dental implant candidate.