Tooth Replacement · Pikesville, MD
Replace one tooth without touching the others
A single-tooth implant fills the gap left by one missing tooth with a titanium post and a custom crown, so your neighboring teeth are left untouched and your bite and jawbone stay intact.
Single-Tooth Implants in Pikesville, MD
When a single tooth is missing, a dental implant is often the most conservative way to replace it. Unlike a traditional bridge, which relies on grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, a single-tooth implant stands on its own, so your natural teeth are left fully intact.
The implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. Once the bone bonds with the titanium, a custom crown is attached that matches the shape and shade of your surrounding teeth, restoring both the look and the function of the lost tooth.
Many of our Pikesville patients choose a single implant after losing a tooth to injury or a failed root canal. Because we handle both the surgical and restorative sides in house, the implant and its crown are planned together from the start.
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Why patients choose them
The benefits of single-tooth implants
Protects healthy teeth
Unlike a bridge, a single implant does not require grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
Preserves the jawbone
The implant stimulates the jawbone the way a natural root would, preventing the bone loss that follows a missing tooth.
Looks completely natural
The crown is matched to the shape and shade of your surrounding teeth so the replacement is virtually undetectable.
Easy to care for
A single implant is brushed and flossed just like a natural tooth, with no special appliances to remove or clean.
What to expect
The single-tooth implants process
- 01
Evaluation and planning
We examine the site with x-rays and a health history to confirm there is enough bone and that an implant is the right choice.
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Implant placement
A single titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing.
- 03
Bonding period
Over three to six months the implant bonds with the jawbone to form a stable foundation.
- 04
Crown placement
An impression is taken and a custom crown is attached to the implant, completing your restored tooth.
Common Questions
Single-Tooth Implants questions
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Interested in single-tooth implants?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether single-tooth implants are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.