Single Tooth Dental Implant – Addison, TX
Strong and Attractive Tooth Replacement That Lasts
While it may seem that only missing one tooth isn’t that big of a deal, the reality is that, unaddressed, it can cause issues with your oral health. If the tooth is left missing for too long, it can encourage the surrounding teeth to tilt and the opposing tooth to protrude from the gums. Not only can this lead to malocclusion (a poor bite), but it can also leave you more susceptible to gum infection. If you’d like to prevent these problems and have your smile restored to normal, contact our Addison office today to request a visit!
Your Single Tooth Replacement Options
The following are the two methods available for replacing a single missing tooth:
- Fixed Bridge – An above-gum route for tooth replacement, a fixed bridge consists of a replacement prosthetic tooth and crowns that fit over the adjacent teeth. The three components are permanently bonded to each other to fill the vacated space.
- Single Tooth Implant – A single tooth implant provides the utmost in security by your dentist attaching the titanium post to the jawbone. Over a period of three to nine months, the implant fuses with the bone bed to form a solid and lasting foundation. The stability that it provides is only rivalled by the original tooth root itself. After the healing and fusion are complete, we’ll add an implant-retained crown to leave your smile fully restored.
The Advantages of Receiving an Implant-Supported Crown
By attaching to the jawbone, dental implants are unlike any other form of tooth replacement. In addition to providing a level of security that is unmatched, here are their other benefits:
- By attaching beneath the gum line, dental implants closely mimic the appearance of your natural teeth.
- Thus, you can look forward to having a gorgeous smile.
- Patients who receive a fixed bridge have to settle for a sharp decline in bite power.
- With dental implant placement, though, you can regain up to 95% of your original chewing capacity.
- For the fixed bridge procedure to be completed, the adjacent teeth must be altered.
- There’s no need for this with a single dental implant, as the fixture is completely self-sufficient.
- With proper care, which includes brushing and flossing at least two times a day, monitoring what you eat and visiting us semi-annually for cleanings and checkups, your implant can very well last for a lifetime.
All Your Needs Met Under One Roof
When you visit us for dental implant placement, you won’t have to worry about working with any other practice to have the procedure completed. At Addison Family Dentistry, we perform the implant insertion process from start-to-finish. We also provide restorative care for implants.
So to have your missing tooth replaced and your life restored to normal, don’t hesitate to contact us to get the expert care you need!
