A single tooth implant puts a tooth back with an artificial crown supported by an artificial root, the neighboring teeth are left alone and unchanged.

While it is the modern, preferred, and premium means of putting back a single missing tooth, there are some drawbacks that you should know about

• It takes time for your body to heal to the implant. Typical is 4-6 months from the time a tooth is diagnosed as doomed until the final restoration is complete. If the tooth is already missing this time can often be cut in half.
• Dental implants are expensive and dental benefit coverage is hit-or-miss.
• Not every person, mouth, and site is a good candidate. Health and bone quality must allow placement of the implant.

Contact us to find out if a dental implant is right for you.