Single Tooth Replacement
Single Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
When you’re missing a single tooth, dental implants offer the most natural-looking and long-lasting solution available in modern dentistry. At Bundall Dental and Implants, we specialize in single tooth implant procedures that restore both function and aesthetics to your smile.
Why Choose a Single Tooth Implant?
Single tooth implants have become the gold standard for replacing individual missing teeth on the Gold Coast. Unlike traditional options such as dental bridges or removable partial dentures, dental implants don’t require altering adjacent healthy teeth. This preservation of your natural tooth structure is one of the key reasons why patients increasingly prefer implants over conventional methods.
A dental implant consists of a titanium post that is surgically placed into your jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant integrates with your bone through a process called osseointegration, a custom-made crown is attached to complete your tooth replacement. The result is a restoration that looks, feels, and functions just like your natural teeth.
The Single Tooth Implant Advantage
Compared to bridges and partial dentures, single tooth implants offer distinct benefits:
- No damage to adjacent teeth: Unlike bridges that require grinding down healthy neighboring teeth
- Prevents bone loss: Implants stimulate your jawbone, maintaining facial structure
- Superior comfort: No slipping, clicking, or removal required
- Long-term durability: With proper care, implants can last decades
- Easy maintenance: Clean them just like natural teeth with regular brushing and professional cleanings
Frequently Asked Questions
Single tooth replacement is a dental procedure to replace a missing tooth using a dental implant, bridge, or removable partial denture. It restores function and appearance.
A single tooth dental implant is a durable and natural-looking option for replacing a missing tooth. It consists of three main components:
- Titanium Implant Post: This acts as an artificial tooth root and is surgically placed into the jawbone.
- Abutment: A connector piece that attaches to the implant post.
- Crown: A custom-made porcelain crown that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
Unlike bridges or dentures, a dental implant doesn’t require altering adjacent teeth and can help preserve jawbone health, making it a comprehensive long-term solution for many patients.
With proper care, a single tooth implant can last 15–25 years or more, making it a long-term tooth replacement solution.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. The dental implant procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring you feel no pain during the treatment. For patients who feel anxious, sedation options are also available to help you feel more relaxed. After the procedure, some mild discomfort or swelling may occur, but this can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relief and usually subsides within a few days.
You can eat soft foods within 24 hours. Avoid hard or sticky foods until the area fully heals, usually in a few weeks.
Replacing a missing tooth improves chewing, speech, and facial appearance. It also prevents bone loss and shifting of nearby teeth.
Yes, in some cases, immediate dental implant placement is possible after tooth extraction, depending on bone health.
A dental implant replaces only the missing tooth without affecting nearby teeth, while a bridge requires grinding adjacent teeth for support.
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