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Replacing missing teeth can be a stressful process for many patients. Dr. Adrian Guerra at AMG Dental Group leads an experienced staff who are dedicated to helping each patient achieve a healthier and more beautiful smile. Leaving missing teeth untreated, you are at a higher risk of developing an infection, gum disease, tooth decay and bone loss.

SINGLE TOOTH DENTAL IMPLANT

If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root. Over the course of a few months, the dental implant will begin to fuse into the jawbone creating a strong foundation to support the final restoration. For those patients replacing a single tooth, the final restoration will be a dental crown.

ADVANTAGES OF A SINGLE-TOOTH IMPLANT OVER A BRIDGE?

A dental implant has several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. The other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.

Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to deteriorate. Dental implants help to keep the bone healthy and intact. In the long run, a single implant can be more esthetically pleasing and easier to keep clean than a bridge.