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What are Single Tooth Implants & Bridges?
Explore single tooth implants and bridges – the ideal solution for localized tooth repair. Restore function and aesthetics with durable, natural-looking options. Learn more today!
- Natural Appearance: Seamlessly blend with your existing teeth.
- Solid, Natural Chewing: Enjoy reliable and comfortable chewing functionality.
- Attached Securely and Permanently: Provides a stable and long-lasting solution.
- Reduces Bone Loss: Minimizes bone loss after the removal of natural teeth.
- Preserves Adjacent Teeth: No negative impact on neighboring teeth, unlike traditional bridges.
How it Works
A dental implant is a titanium screw that acts as the foundation for replacing a tooth or teeth.
There are 3 key parts to a dental implant:
- Implant Post (or Body): This is the foundational component, placed in the jaw to serve as the anchor.
- Abutment: This piece connects the implant post to the crown.
- Crown: The visible portion in the mouth, which can also be an implant bridge spanning multiple implants.
Dental Implant Timeline
The process typically takes 5-6 months from start to finish.
1
Insert the implant body and allow it to integrate into the jawbone for a period of four months. This healing process, known as osseointegration, ensures that the implant becomes securely anchored in place, providing a strong foundation for the final restoration.
2
Expose the implants and allow the gums to adapt to the proper shape over a two-week period. This healing phase ensures that the soft tissue forms around the implants, creating a natural appearance and preparing for the final restoration.
3
Take impressions and send them to an external lab for the fabrication of the abutment and crown. This process typically takes 3 to 4 weeks, during which the lab will create custom pieces that fit perfectly with your dental implants and match the appearance of your natural teeth.
4
Attach the abutment and place the crown. This final step completes the dental implant process, restoring both the function and aesthetics of your smile with a secure and natural-looking tooth replacement.