Single Tooth Implant
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Not sure an implant is right for you? We'll talk it through first.
For one missing tooth, replaced without touching the teeth beside it.
Looks and feels like your own tooth
Neighboring teeth left alone
Ceramic option available
What's included
- A consultation and 3D CBCT scan
- Implant planning, with a surgical guide when needed
- The implant post that replaces the root
- The abutment and your custom crown
- Follow-up visits and cleanings
Is an implant right for me?
If you have lost a tooth to decay, injury, gum disease or a failed root canal, an implant is usually the best way to replace it. A 3D scan shows whether there is enough bone; if not, bone grafting can rebuild it first.
Healing and aftercare
The implant needs at least 6 to 8 weeks to bond with your jawbone before the crown goes on. Often the implant can be placed at the same visit the tooth comes out. Care for it like a natural tooth, with regular cleanings.
A tooth you'll forget is an implant
An implant replaces the whole tooth, root and all, and is just the size of the tooth it replaces. It can't decay, and it doesn't rely on the teeth beside it.
Benefits
One tooth, replaced the right way.
Looks like your own tooth
A custom porcelain crown, shaped and shaded to match the teeth around it.
Leaves your other teeth alone
Unlike a bridge, nothing is shaped down on the healthy teeth on either side.
Protects the jawbone
The implant replaces the root, which helps keep the bone from shrinking where the tooth was lost.
Can't get a cavity
Implants don't decay, and they seem far less affected by gum disease than natural teeth.
Built to last
With good planning and care, an implant can last a lifetime.
Real stories, real smiles
Spread the cost
Monthly plans through CareCredit and Cherry. Checking your options doesn't affect your credit score, and both give an instant decision.
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Planned on a 3D scan, placed with a guide
Every implant starts with a careful look at your bone.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS, ICOI Fellow, reviews a 3D CBCT scan to check the quality and amount of bone, then can design a guide that places the implant exactly where the plan says.
3D CBCT scan
A dental CT scan shows whether there is enough bone, and where the implant should go.
Surgical guide
For guided implant surgery, a custom guide places the implant exactly as planned.
Sized for you
Implants come in specific lengths and widths, chosen for your mouth and the tooth replaced.
Titanium or ceramic
Titanium is the most common and proven; ceramic (zirconia) implants are available for patients who want a metal-free option.
Your dentist.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS
DDS cum laude, 1987, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. A master implantologist, Dr. Haywood has helped thousands of patients with dental implants over the past 25+ years, planning each one on a 3D scan.
How it works
Consultation and 3D scan
Dr. Haywood examines the area, takes a CBCT scan and plans your implant.
Implant placement
The implant post is placed, often at the same visit the tooth is removed, with numbing or sedation.
Your new crown
After 6 to 8 weeks or more of healing, your custom crown is attached.
Smile Guide
Plain answers about dental implants.
Frequently asked questions
Can a single tooth implant be done in one day?
The implant itself is placed in one visit, often the same day the tooth comes out. The whole process takes several months, because the implant needs time to bond with the bone before the crown goes on.
Is getting an implant painful?
The area is fully numbed, and sedation is available. Once the numbness wears off, most people notice only mild soreness.
How long does placing the implant take?
Placing a single implant takes about 30 minutes to an hour. That is one step in a process that can take several months, depending on your mouth.
How long do implants last?
Implants may last a lifetime with good planning and care. They fail in about 2% of cases, usually early while healing, and are somewhat less successful in smokers.
Can front teeth be replaced with an implant?
Yes. Implants are one of the best ways to replace a missing front tooth.
What does a single tooth implant cost?
There's no such thing as a cheap dental implant, and ceramic implants cost more than titanium. Even so, a bridge in our office usually costs more than most implant work. You get an exact plan and cost at your consultation, and monthly payment plans are available through CareCredit and Cherry.
Answers to common questions about single tooth implants in Shrewsbury, PA.
Every mouth is different. Your treatment plan, timeline and cost are set at your consultation. Results vary from person to person.