Single Tooth Replacement

1: Initial Examination Your dentist conducts a thorough examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to plan your procedure.

2: Implant Placement The implant is placed and a temporary tooth is provided, allowing you to eat and function normally almost immediately. The implant needs several months to integrate with your jawbone before the next step.

3: Crown Attachment The final step involves placing your permanent ceramic tooth. Your new tooth is installed for life with no additional treatment needed.

4: Final Results Your new tooth will fit and function exactly like a natural tooth. Maintain your usual dental hygiene routine to keep the tooth and surrounding gum clean and healthy.

Tooth-Supported Fixed Bridge A traditional bridge requires grinding down adjacent teeth for support. While it provides a stable solution with good appearance and function that's relatively easy to install, it has two major drawbacks: ongoing bone loss in the missing tooth area and sacrificing healthy teeth to support the bridge.

Removable Partial Denture This is not a permanent tooth replacement. It's unstable and loosely attached, affecting both function and comfort. Made from plastic, it cannot achieve the same aesthetic result as a ceramic crown. The few advantages include: no impact on adjacent teeth, quick and easy installation, and relatively low cost.

Resin-Bonded Bridge This option offers clear advantages: quick installation, good function, and excellent aesthetics since it's made of ceramic. Additionally, healthy natural teeth remain unaffected. However, it's not permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually detach – typically after just a few years – requiring reinstallation.