{"id":369,"date":"2017-10-15T14:03:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-15T14:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=369"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:58:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:58:01","slug":"single-tooth-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/single-tooth-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"For a Missing Tooth, There\u2019s Single Tooth Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\"singleJust lost a tooth? We\u2019ll start off with the good news: you\u2019re not alone. In fact, the majority of people in the United States over the age of 35 are missing at least one according to the <\/span>American College of Prosthodontics<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\n\n\n\nAnd now we\u2019ll give you the other news: that tooth needs to be replaced ASAP. It may not seem like that big of a deal right now, but you need a complete smile to enjoy continued oral and overall health. <\/span>\n\nFortunately, a <\/span>single tooth implant<\/span> can come to the rescue. <\/span>\n

Effects of Missing Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\nThe side effects of missing teeth are significant. When you have lost any number of teeth, your jawbone lacks the stimulation it needs to remain healthy and strong. That\u2019s the case after you\u2019ve lost just one tooth, too. The tooth\u2019s root brings necessary blood flow and nutrients to the area. Without it, the jawbone will lose its volume and you will be at a higher risk of losing even more teeth. <\/span>\n\nDepending on where the gap is located, you may also find it more difficult to eat and speak correctly with a missing tooth. A lisp or whistle may develop in your speech. You may start to eat a softer, less nutritious diet. <\/span>\n\nYes, the impact of even \u201cjust one\u201d missing tooth are far-reaching. Don\u2019t wait to seek an implant solution to complete your smile with maximum success. <\/span>\n

How a Single Tooth Implant Works<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people who have lost just one tooth are eligible for a <\/span>dental implant<\/span><\/a>. You may need to have a bone graft procedure done first if the jawbone is weak or if there is not enough room to support a dental implant. <\/span>\n\nTo place a single tooth implant after any necessary preparatory procedures are complete, your implant dentist or oral surgeon opens the gum tissue and inserts the titanium implant post beneath. A temporary tooth may be placed while the jaw bone heals together with the implant over a period of months. <\/span>\n\nOnce this healing process (known as osseointegration) is complete, a connecting abutment is placed on top of the implant. After one more brief recovery, a prosthetic crown is affixed to the implant. The end result is natural-looking, sturdy, and can be expect to last for a lifetime. <\/span>\n

Benefits of a Dental Implant<\/span><\/h2>\nCompared to a fixed bridge, the other common option for a single missing tooth, the dental implant offers a number of benefits. <\/span>\n\nSome of the advantages of a single dental implant include:<\/span>\n