Single tooth implant
One post, one crown. The standard for replacing an individual missing tooth.
Dental implants · Implantes dentales
Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Restore Your Smile
An implant is a titanium post that replaces the root of a missing tooth and fuses with your jawbone. Topped with a custom crown, it looks, bites and lasts like the tooth you lost.
How they work
What are dental implants?
Three parts make up an implant: the post placed into the bone, an abutment connector, and the crown you see and chew with. Over three to six months the bone grows around the post — a process called osseointegration — locking it in place. Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require grinding down healthy neighboring teeth, and unlike a denture it stops the jawbone from shrinking.
- Preserves jawbone where a tooth was lost
- Does not damage neighboring teeth
- Bite strength close to a natural tooth
- Cleaned with normal brushing and floss
- Placed and restored in-house by our doctors
- 3D imaging for precise placement
Options
Types of implant treatment
Implant-supported bridge
Two implants carry a bridge across several missing teeth in a row.
All-on-4 full arch
Four strategically angled implants support a full fixed arch — often the same day.
The process
From consultation to final crown
- 1
Consultation & imaging
3D scan, bone assessment and a written treatment plan with costs.
- 2
Implant placement
The post is placed under local anesthesia in a single appointment.
- 3
Healing
3–6 months of osseointegration, usually with a temporary tooth in place.
- 4
Crown delivery
A custom crown is shade-matched, seated and adjusted to your bite.
Candidacy
Who qualifies for implants?
- Adults with one or more missing teeth
- Healthy gums or treatable gum disease
- Adequate bone — or willingness to graft
- Non-smokers or willing to pause smoking
- Denture wearers wanting stability
- Controlled diabetes is usually fine
What happens if you leave a gap?
The jawbone under a missing tooth begins resorbing within months. Neighboring teeth drift and tilt into the space, the opposing tooth over-erupts, chewing shifts to one side, and the lower face can start to look collapsed. Speech and confidence often follow. Replacing the tooth early keeps the problem small — and cheaper to solve.
Compare
Implants vs. dentures vs. bridges
| Implants | Dentures | Bridges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | Decades to lifetime | 5–8 years per set | 10–15 years |
| Preserves bone | Yes | No | No |
| Affects other teeth | No | No | Yes — must be reshaped |
| Feels fixed | Yes | Removable | Yes |
| Upfront cost | Highest | Lowest | Middle |
| Long-term value | Highest | Repeat replacements | Moderate |
Still deciding? Compare with our dentures options or explore full mouth rehabilitation.
Cost & financing
An investment that stops future dentistry
Written quote
Surgical and restorative fees together, so you know the total before we start.
Insurance applied
We bill any implant or crown benefit your plan includes.
Monthly payments
Financing spreads treatment across the healing timeline.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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