SINGLE TOOTH DENTAL IMPLANTS
Replace one missing tooth, with a dental implant.
If one missing tooth or one tooth that can no longer be predictably maintained is affecting how you eat or smile, a dental implant may provide a fixed replacement. We’ll help you compare it with the alternatives and understand whether an implant is the right choice for that particular tooth.
WHO ARE THEY FOR?
For one missing tooth, or one tooth that can no longer be maintained.
You may already have a gap, or you may have been told that one tooth has a poor long-term outlook and needs to be removed. The missing tooth might be noticeable when you smile, affect how you eat, or simply be something you would like to replace with a fixed option.
A single tooth implant uses one dental implant to support a replacement crown. Unlike a conventional bridge, the implant supports its own replacement tooth rather than depending on the neighbouring teeth for support.
HOW COULD THEY HELP?
Replace one tooth with a fixed restoration that stands independently.
A single implant may be worth considering when the rest of the mouth is generally healthy and one tooth is the main problem. It can be discussed after a tooth has been lost or before a failing tooth is removed, so you understand the replacement options in advance.
An implant is not automatically the best choice for every gap. Your clinician will assess the site, the surrounding gum and supporting tissues, the neighbouring teeth and your bite, then explain how an implant compares with alternatives such as a bridge, denture or leaving the space as it is.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
What could a single tooth implant change for you?
Replace the gap with a fixed tooth
The completed crown is designed to stay in place for normal everyday eating, speaking and cleaning.
Avoid relying on neighbouring teeth for support
The implant supports its own crown rather than using the teeth either side of the gap to carry the replacement.
Plan the new tooth around your smile and bite
The crown is designed around the available space, the surrounding teeth and the way your teeth meet.
Understand how to care for it long term
You’ll be shown how to clean around the implant and crown and what ongoing reviews are recommended.
THE PROCESS
What does replacing one tooth with an implant involve?
You can start with a free consultation at a Unity Dental practice that works for you. From there, the process is planned around the tooth, the space and the health of the surrounding area.
HELPFUL ANSWERS
Questions about single tooth implants?
These are some of the questions people commonly ask when they are considering an implant to replace one missing or failing tooth.
No. Depending on the position of the gap and the condition of the surrounding teeth, alternatives may include a bridge, a removable denture or in some situations leaving the space as it is. Each option has different advantages and implications. Your clinician can explain the choices so you understand why an implant may or may not be the most appropriate option for you.
A single dental implant supports its own crown, so it does not normally depend on the neighbouring teeth for support. Those teeth still need to be checked because their health, position and the way your teeth bite together all affect the overall plan.
Yes. If you know that a tooth may need to be removed, discussing replacement options beforehand can be useful. Your clinician can assess the area, explain whether an implant may be suitable and talk through the likely sequence, including whether a healing period or other preparation may be needed.
The crown is planned around the size and shape of the space, your bite and the surrounding teeth. The aim is for the replacement to sit appropriately within your smile, although the exact result depends on your individual starting point. Your clinician can explain any aesthetic considerations that are particularly relevant to the tooth being replaced.
The cost depends on the treatment required in the area and the final crown being planned. A proper assessment is needed before a meaningful quotation can be provided. Once your needs are clear, the team can explain what is included, the likely total cost and any confirmed payment options.
The timescale varies according to the condition of the site, when the tooth was or will be removed and the healing required before the final crown can be fitted. Once the area has been assessed, your clinician can explain the expected stages and any temporary arrangements that may be relevant while treatment is completed.
PATIENT FEEDBACK
START YOUR JOURNEY
Start with a free consultation.
If you’re living with missing teeth, failing teeth or dentures, or you’re simply looking for a more secure way to restore your smile, a free implant consultation is a chance to understand your options. We’ll talk through the treatments that may be suitable, likely costs and timescales, and what could offer the best outcome for you.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
That’s completely fine. Tell us what’s affecting you and we’ll help you understand where to start.
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