Single Tooth Implant Treatment
A much more effective solution
Replacing a missing or failing tooth with a single-tooth implant is a much more effective solution than other options, such as a bridge or denture.
In most cases, the treatment is very quick (usually taking less time in the chair than a crown or root treatment), is virtually pain-free, and the recovery is normally simple and straightforward. Most patients report less discomfort after an implant is placed than following an extraction by their dentist.
You do not have to be left with a visible gap during any stage of your treatment, and we will discuss your options for filling these gaps carefully with you at your assessment.
The outcome will be a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like one of your own teeth. You simply must clean it using standard tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
There is no reason why a successful, well-maintained implant should not last a lifetime. The titanium structure and design of the implants we use are especially strong in order to withstand the forces of chewing
In contrast, a conventional dental bridge would be attached to the teeth either side of the gap. This means that your dentist would have to cut down the teeth to make room for the bridge, and the load on these adjacent teeth is increased. The lifespan of a bridge is much shorter than an implant, and when a bridge fails, one or both supporting teeth also usually fail, leading to an ever-widening gap.
Similarly, a denture is rarely an ideal replacement for missing teeth. Dentures are often uncomfortable, can also damage the adjacent teeth and gums, and will usually become loose over time as your gums continue to shrink beneath them. In addition, dentures need to be removed at nighttime.
It is important to replace missing or failing teeth, as with fewer teeth on which to chew, the stress on the remaining teeth increases and reduces their lifespan. Unopposed teeth can change position and interfere with the way you bite and chew, causing further damage in the future.
Dr Sally Rayment, Restorative Dentist at The Implant Centre, talks about the ‘single tooth implant treatment’.
Our patient Charlotte talks about her experience having two ‘single tooth’ implants placed here at The Implant Centre and the impact it’s had on her life.
