Single Tooth Implant
Introduction
If you are missing a single tooth, one dental implant and a crown can replace it. A single tooth implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root, and it provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options.
Overview
A single tooth implant is titanium cylinder (screw) that is surgically placed into the jawbone where tooth is missing. Once in place, it allows the dentist to mount replacement teeth onto it. The new tooth, a crown, will look and feel similar to real teeth.
For some people, ordinary bridges and dentures are simply not comfortable or even possible due to the lack of adequate bone or tooth support, poor oral hygiene, discomfort, or gagging. In addition, standard bridges must attach to the teeth on either side of the space left by the missing tooth.
benefits of single tooth implant procedure
The benefits of single tooth implant procedure are as follows:
• Improved dental health:
Choosing tooth implants can benefit your current and future oral health, too.
• Prevent bone loss:
A single tooth implant can provide the stimulation your jaw needs to help prevent future bone loss.
• No restrictions:
Since single tooth implants provide stability, you should have an easier time chewing particular foods, too. The implant will fill any gaps in your smile. You can resume normal eating habits without issues as a result.
• Not difficult to maintain:
Don’t worry; crowned dental implants are low maintenance. You can maintain a single tooth implant by brushing and flossing daily.
• Long-lasting:
A single tooth implant is long-lasting, allowing you to reap these benefits long-term.
prepare for single tooth implant procedure
To having a single tooth implant, your jawbone needs to be strong enough to support the implant. The surrounding tissue and nearby teeth have to be in good health. If there is not enough bone to hold it, additional bone can be added through bone grafting.
It’s essential the dentist performs a thorough review of your medical history and conducts an exam. Some medical problems could eliminate a candidate for dental implants, such as diabetes, liver disease, or a severe bleeding disorder.
steps of single tooth implant procedure
The steps of single tooth implant procedure are as follow:
Step 1-Implant placement:
First, the implant, which looks like a screw or cylinder, is placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implant and the bone are allowed to bond together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth.
Step 2-attach an extension:
The temporary healing cap completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure.
There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your dentist will advise you on which system is best for you.
Step 3-Creating a tooth called a crown:
Finally, a replacement tooth called a crown will be created for you and attached to a small metal post, called an abutment. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak
single tooth implant aftercare
A single tooth implant is permanently fixed into place in the mouth and it can be cared for in the same way as your other remaining teeth, with thorough brushing and cleaning the spaces between your teeth.
The single tooth implant is kept in place with a stable foundation, allowing for natural comfort whilst eating and speaking.
risks and complications of single tooth implant
The risks and complications of single tooth implant are as follow:
• Infection:
Dental implants involve surgery and, as with any surgical procedure, there is the potential for infection. Proper pre-and post-operative care can help to minimize this risk, but it still exists. Signs of infection may include redness or swelling in the area around the implant, tenderness when biting down, fever, and pain that persists after a few days.
• Nerve damage:
It’s also possible that the implant could come into contact with a nerve during the surgical process, which can cause temporary or permanent numbness in the area around the implant.
• Implant failure:
In rare cases, an implant may not integrate properly with the bone and could eventually become loose or fall out. This is usually due to inadequate bone structure or improper placement of the implant by a surgeon.
What is a single tooth implant?
A single tooth implant is titanium cylinder (screw) that is surgically placed into the jawbone where tooth is missing. Once in place, it allows the dentist to mount replacement teeth onto it. The new tooth, a crown, will look and feel similar to real teeth.
How to prepare for a single tooth implant surgery?
To having a single tooth implant, your jawbone needs to be strong enough to support the implant. The surrounding tissue and nearby teeth have to be in good health. If there is not enough bone to hold it, additional bone can be added through bone grafting.
It’s essential the dentist performs a thorough review of your medical history and conducts an exam. Some medical problems could eliminate a candidate for dental implants, such as diabetes, liver disease, or a severe bleeding disorder.
How to care after a single tooth implant?
A single tooth implant is permanently fixed into place in the mouth and it can be cared for in the same way as your other remaining teeth, with thorough brushing and cleaning the spaces between your teeth.
The single tooth implant is kept in place with a stable foundation, allowing for natural comfort whilst eating and speaking.
Can the single tooth implant cause infections?
Dental implants involve surgery and, as with any surgical procedure, there is the potential for infection. Proper pre-and post-operative care can help to minimize this risk, but it still exists. Signs of infection may include redness or swelling in the area around the implant, tenderness when biting down, fever, and pain that persists after a few days.
Can an implant cause numbness in the mouth?
It’s also possible that the implant could come into contact with a nerve during the surgical process, which can cause temporary or permanent numbness in the area around the implant.
What is implant failure in dental implants?
In rare cases, an implant may not integrate properly with the bone and could eventually become loose or fall out. This is usually due to inadequate bone structure or improper placement of the implant by a surgeon.
Results
The main advantage of opting for a single tooth implant is that it does not impact on any of your neighbouring teeth, ensuring their wellbeing is maintained. As the implant replaces both the natural tooth and the root, it also allows for the bone in the gums to be better preserved.
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