Replace One Tooth, Naturally and Permanently. A seamless restoration that looks, feels, and functions like your own tooth.
Losing a single tooth can disrupt your bite, affect your speech, and make you feel self-conscious about your smile. At Hometown Dental Howell, we provide single dental implants as the premier solution for single tooth replacement.
A single dental implant consists of three parts: a small titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to act as a root replacement, an abutment that connects to the post, and a custom-crafted porcelain crown that sits on top.
Unlike a traditional dental bridge, which requires grinding down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap to support the restoration, a single implant is entirely self-supporting. This preserves your natural, healthy tooth structure while providing a restoration that is virtually indistinguishable from a real tooth.
A single implant is the closest thing modern dentistry offers to growing a new natural tooth.
The titanium post stimulates the jawbone just like a natural root, preventing the bone loss that naturally occurs after a tooth is lost.
Because the implant is self-supporting, we do not need to alter or damage the healthy neighboring teeth, unlike a traditional bridge.
The custom porcelain crown is color-matched and shaped to blend perfectly with your surrounding teeth for a seamless smile.
Implants provide the same biting and chewing strength as natural teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods without worry.
Our experienced team ensures precise placement and comfortable care throughout your treatment.
We take 3D digital scans to assess your jawbone density and precisely plan the exact angle and depth for the implant placement to ensure optimal results.
During a minimally invasive procedure, the titanium post is placed into the jawbone. We offer sedation options to keep you completely relaxed.
Over 3 to 6 months, the implant fuses with the surrounding bone (osseointegration). We can provide a temporary tooth during this time for aesthetics.
Once fully healed, you return to have your custom-crafted, permanent porcelain crown securely attached to the implant post, completing your smile.
The initial surgical site heals within a week or two, but the crucial process of osseointegration (where the bone fuses to the implant) typically takes 3 to 6 months before the final crown can be placed.
Absolutely. The crown attached to your implant is custom-crafted from high-quality porcelain to match the exact shade, shape, and translucency of your surrounding natural teeth.
You care for a single implant exactly as you would a natural tooth! Brush twice a day, floss daily, and maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings at our office.
If you have suffered bone loss due to missing a tooth for a long time, you may still be a candidate! We can perform a simple bone grafting procedure to build up the area and create a strong foundation for the implant.
Schedule your single implant consultation today and get back to smiling with confidence.
