Single Tooth Dental Implants in Downtown Chicago
If you’re missing just one tooth, a single tooth dental implant is often the most conservative and long-lasting way to restore your smile. At S.R.B. Dental, P.C., a single implant replaces the missing tooth root with a titanium post, topped with a custom crown that blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
Because a single tooth implant stands on its own, it doesn’t require reshaping or relying on the healthy teeth next to the gap, which sets it apart from a traditional bridge.
Why Choose a Single Tooth Implant
Replacing a single missing tooth with an implant helps preserve the surrounding jawbone and keeps neighboring teeth from shifting out of place over time. Once the implant post has healed and fused with your jawbone, we attach a custom porcelain crown designed to match the size, shape, and shade of your natural teeth for a seamless result.
Single tooth implants are one part of our broader approach to dental implants at S.R.B. Dental, P.C.. If you’re missing more than one tooth, our team can also discuss whether multiple single implants, an implant-supported restoration, or options like dentures or denture partials may be a better fit.
After placement, ongoing implant restoration care and your regular cleanings and exams will help keep your new tooth, and the implant supporting it, healthy for years to come. We also accept CareCredit financing to help make treatment more manageable.
Call (312) 663-1890 to schedule a consultation and find out if a single tooth implant is right for you.
Single Tooth Dental Implant FAQs
What is a single tooth dental implant?
A single tooth dental implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post topped by a custom crown, without altering the neighboring healthy teeth.
How is a single tooth implant different from a bridge?
A bridge relies on the teeth next to the gap for support, often requiring them to be reshaped, while a single tooth implant stands independently and doesn’t affect adjacent teeth.
Is a single tooth implant a good option after a tooth extraction?
Yes, a single tooth implant is often an excellent way to replace a tooth that has been extracted or lost due to injury or decay.
How long does it take to get a single tooth implant?
The full process, from placement to final crown, often takes a few months to allow the implant to properly fuse with the jawbone before the restoration is attached.
Will a single tooth implant match my other teeth?
Yes, the crown placed on top of the implant is custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your surrounding natural teeth.
Is getting a single tooth implant painful?
Most patients experience only mild discomfort after placement, which is typically manageable with over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication.
How do I care for a single tooth implant?
Brush and floss around the implant just as you would a natural tooth, and continue attending your regular cleanings and exams so we can monitor the surrounding gum and bone health.