Dental Implant; Single Tooth Restoration

Now you can have an implant instead of a bridge

Years ago if you lost a single tooth, a fixed bridge was your only option. The teeth on each side of the missing tooth were ground down and prepared for crowns, the missing tooth was connected to the crowns and the fixed bridge was cemented to place. Now, thanks to advances in modern dentistry, a dental implant may be the best, strongest and simplest way for you to replace that missing tooth. The teeth on each side of the space no longer need to be destructed and prepared for crowns. The implant looks, feels and functions like the natural tooth it replaces.

Single Tooth Replacement Procedure:

The procedure is relatively simple. A small hole is precisely drilled into the bone at the location of the missing tooth. A small titanium implant is placed into the prepared site. The implant is allowed to heal for 4-5 months. During this time, you can wear a temporary tooth replacement. You won't even know the implant is there. After healing is complete, the implant is uncovered and the final crown is placed.

The result is esthetically pleasing, remarkably strong and durable, and surprisingly economical. Ask Dr. Goff for more details about single tooth replacements with dental implants!

Click the links for more information if you need to replace more than one missing tooth or would like to anchor your dentures with dental implants.