Treatment
Single-Tooth Dental Implants
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up — preserving jawbone, protecting neighboring teeth, and supporting a crown that works like your own.
- Preserves the jawboneThe implant acts like a natural root, carrying chewing force into the bone so it keeps the stimulation it needs to stay strong. Bridges and dentures replace only the visible tooth and do not do this.
- Protects neighboring teethUnlike a traditional bridge, an implant does not require grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
- Fixed, natural functionAn implant-supported crown stays in place. You brush and floss it like a natural tooth — no adhesives, no nightly removal.
- Built for the long termLong-term studies report implant success rates above 90% at ten years in healthy patients with good home care. The crown on top commonly lasts around 10–15 years before it may need replacement.
A single-tooth dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up. A small post, usually titanium, is placed in the jaw where the root used to be; once the bone has bonded to it, an abutment connects the post to a custom crown matched to your natural teeth.
Because the implant replaces the root — not just the visible tooth — it does something no bridge or partial denture can: it keeps stimulating the jawbone when you chew, which helps prevent the bone shrinkage that follows tooth loss. It also stands on its own, so the healthy teeth beside the gap stay untouched.
Our $699 dental implant offer applies to this treatment. $699 covers the titanium implant post, the implant consultation exam, and X-rays; the CT scan, abutment, crown, and sedation are priced separately and are quoted in writing at your consultation before any treatment begins.
How it works
Consultation and imaging
An exam and CT imaging let us evaluate bone volume, nerve position, and sinus anatomy — and confirm an implant is the right choice for this tooth before anything else is scheduled.
Preparation, if needed
A damaged tooth may need to be extracted first, and some patients need a bone graft to rebuild support. Any preparatory work is explained and priced separately before treatment begins.
Implant placement
The implant post is placed in the jaw under local anesthetic, with sedation available as an option. A healing cap protects the site while the bone heals around the implant.
Healing (osseointegration)
The bone gradually fuses to the implant surface. Everyday soreness usually settles within the first week; the deeper bone healing continues quietly beneath the surface.
Abutment placement
Once the implant is solid, the healing cap is replaced with the abutment — the small connector that will hold your crown.
Crown attachment
We take an impression and fit a custom permanent crown, screwed or cemented to the abutment and matched in shape and shade to your smile.
Who it's for
Good candidates have healthy gums, enough jawbone to anchor the implant, and general health that supports routine oral surgery. If a tooth has been missing for a while, some bone loss is normal — bone grafting can often rebuild the site first.
Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, and heavy tooth grinding all raise the risk of complications, so we review your medical history and habits before recommending treatment. CT imaging at your consultation shows how much bone is actually available — many patients told elsewhere that they lack the bone for an implant turn out to have workable options.
Read more in our candidacy guide, or schedule a consultation for a definitive answer about your own mouth.
Recovery
Expect tenderness, swelling, and sometimes minor bruising for the first few days. Cold compresses, rest, and medication keep most patients comfortable, and many return to work and normal routines within a few days.
Stick to soft foods for the first week and avoid chewing directly on the implant site while it heals. Even after your mouth feels normal, the bone is still integrating with the implant for several months — your follow-up visits confirm when it is ready for the final crown.
Our recovery and aftercare guide walks through the typical healing timeline week by week.
Honest limitations
Dental implants are among the most studied treatments in dentistry and succeed for the large majority of patients, but no surgical procedure is risk-free. The honest factors to weigh:
- Infection (peri-implantitis). The gum and bone around an implant can become inflamed or infected, especially without consistent brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings. Untreated, it is the most common cause of late implant loss.
- Failed osseointegration. In a small percentage of cases the bone does not fully bond to the implant during healing, and the implant must be removed and the site allowed to heal before trying again.
- Bone requirements. Implants need adequate bone volume and density. If bone is insufficient, grafting or a different treatment design is required first, adding time and cost.
- Smoking and vaping. Nicotine restricts blood flow and healing, and smokers have a substantially higher implant failure rate. We recommend pausing nicotine use around surgery and healing.
- Grinding and bite stress. Heavy clenching or grinding can loosen components or fracture the crown. A nightguard is often recommended to protect the restoration.
We review your individual risk factors at the consultation and will tell you plainly if an implant is not the right choice for you.
Talk through your options with an implant specialist
A consultation covers your exam, imaging, and a written treatment plan with clear pricing — so you can decide with complete information.