By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
Losing a single tooth, whether from decay, injury or extraction, is best replaced before the gap causes other problems. A single tooth implant is the gold-standard solution.
Quick answer
A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post and a crown, without touching the neighbouring teeth. It looks and works like a natural tooth, preserves the jawbone, and is easy to clean. It is the preferred choice over a bridge, which would require trimming the healthy adjacent teeth.
Why choose an implant over a bridge
- The neighbouring teeth are left untouched.
- The jawbone under the gap is preserved.
- It is cleaned like a normal tooth, with no special flossing under a bridge.
The steps
- 3D assessment and planning.
- Placing the implant into the jaw under local anaesthesia.
- Healing for a few months as it fuses with bone.
- Fitting a custom, shade-matched crown.
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