Single Tooth Dental Implants

Single Tooth Implant

If you only have one bothersome gap in your smile or in the back of your mouth, a single tooth implant may be just the thing to replace that missing tooth. Implants are the most durable and longest-lasting solution for missing teeth. While implants are the most durable and longest-lasting solution for missing teeth, we also offer comprehensive options for multiple missing teeth, including full mouth dental implants, denture implants, and the popular all on 4 dental implants procedure. At Atlas Park Dental in Glendale, NY, the doctors will find just the right size, shape and color of implant to complement your natural appearance. And at this prominent Queens family dentistry practice, your oral health and general well-being always come first.

Dental implant procedures are often performed to replace multiple teeth. It’s not unusual and just as effective, however, to replace a single tooth. Whether you’ve lost that tooth due to disease, injury or decay, an implant may perform better than a dental bridge, especially if the lost tooth is located near the front of your mouth. Working to replace just one tooth often lends itself to an implant procedure. When you rely on the doctors at Atlas Park Dental in Glendale, NY, some of the benefits of a single tooth implant include: No adjacent healthy teeth require reshaping, as is the case with dental bridges. Strong, secure support for the abutment and crown. A natural look and feel of your new tooth. Preservation of your natural face shape. Ensuring that you have sufficient jawbone density. Customization of the crown look, length and shape to match your existing teeth.

The Parts and Process of a Single Tooth Implant

A single tooth implant consists of three distinct pieces: The implant itself is also called a screw, post or fixture. Usually made of titanium, this is the part of the implant that’s placed below the gum line while you’re under general or local anesthesia. After removing the rest of the remaining damaged tooth and root, the doctors at Atlas Park Dental, expert family implant dentists, drill a small hole into your jawbone to seat the screw. The abutment sits just above the gum line. Your dentist screws the abutment into the fixture. It’s made of strong material, such as metal. This is the connector between the implant and the crown or top piece. Occasionally, the fixture and the abutment are one piece, which helps reduce the number of sessions needed to achieve the perfect replacement tooth. The dental prosthesis or crown is made of composite resin, porcelain fused to metal, zirconia or pure porcelain. The crown is custom-made to your mouth’s size and the surrounding tooth color for a natural-looking replacement. Your dentist attaches the crown to the abutment with dental cement, snap-on socket or a screw. Once fixed, it’s permanent.

The Requirements for a Single Tooth Implant

The doctors at Atlas Park Dental, your experienced Glendale, NY implant dentists, examine your teeth. They check to ensure that you have a sufficient amount of bone density to support a single tooth implant. If you’ve lost the tooth due to injury or decay, you don’t normally have a significant loss of bone. If, however, your single tooth loss occurred due to periodontal disease or if you lost the tooth many years before, you may need other procedures to restore your bone density. These procedures include a bone graft, augmentation or sinus lift. For some cases with limited bone, mini dental implants may also be a viable option, providing a less invasive alternative. Enough bone support gives your implant the best chance of success.

Your Single Tooth Implant Procedure

Your Glendale, NY family cosmetic and implant dentist takes a medical history to assess your eligibility for a single tooth implant. Discuss any osteoporosis or diabetes diagnoses you’ve received. Your dentist then conducts a thorough oral exam to check the health of your surrounding teeth and gums. Since your gums need to rebound and grow around the base of the crown, they have to be in the best health possible. Next, the doctors at Atlas Park Dental take images of your mouth, often through 3D imaging options such as a CT scan or a 3D cone beam scan. These images provide the best picture of the density of your jawbone at the location that the fixture will be held in place. If your jawbone is strong enough, the procedure occurs in one day with placement of the fixture and abutment. You may receive a temporary crown while you heal and the permanent crown is made. You return for the permanent prosthesis in several weeks. If you don’t have sufficient bone or stability for the single tooth implant, your Glendale, NY family implant dentist may suggest placing the fixture and closing the gums with sutures for two to six months, allowing the bone to heal and grow around the screw. When you return, your dentist reopens the gum and adds the abutment and crown.

Caring for Your Single Tooth Implant

Maintaining excellent oral hygiene after your procedure is essential. Once the permanent crown is in place, continue brushing, flossing, and attending regular dental checkups. When you choose Atlas Park Dental, you benefit from a team experienced in implant dentistry, helping you avoid complications and enjoy long-term success.

The technology behind single tooth implants continues to improve, offering a secure, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. Replacing a single tooth helps you eat comfortably, maintain jawbone strength, and smile with confidence. If a missing tooth is affecting your quality of life, contact Atlas Park Dental in Glendale, NY to explore one-day implant solutions.