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If you lose or break a tooth, a single tooth dental implant procedure may be the best option you have for restoring your smile. Single tooth dental implants are effective in both replacing a lost tooth and still maintaining a natural-looking smile. Our dedicated team at DC Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry is here to help you learn more and discover if a single tooth implant is the right solution for you!

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How Does Implant Placement Work?

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First, your dentist will perform surgery to place the metal implant in your jaw. Next, the surrounding bone will heal via a process called osseointegration, during which the bone grows around the implant to hold it firmly in place. Once this healing process is complete, your dentist will place an artificial tooth, or crown, on the implant post, which resembles your natural teeth and completes your smile.

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What Are The Benefits Of A Single-Tooth Implant?

There are several benefits to getting a single tooth dental implant, including but not limited to: 

Increased comfort levels. Say good-bye to any feeling of discomfort or pain that you may have due to gum exposure.

Better oral health. Boost your oral health and self-esteem with a healthy, white smile that will last for years to come and help keep your jawbone strong.

More functionality. Enjoy an enhanced ability to eat, chew and speak normally and without pain.

Beautiful aesthetic. Single-tooth implants look and feel 100% natural, so no one will be able to tell which tooth is the implant!

Eligibility to Receive a Single Tooth Implant

Your health plays a vital role in qualifying you for this procedure. Other conditions that would affect whether or not you eligible to receive an implant would be:

Smoking or history of smoking

Medical issues, heart issues

Gum disease or cancer


Dental bridges that have already been inserted

Poor/weak bone structure or bone loss

The length in which your tooth or teeth have been missing

How Long Does Implant Placement Take?

Once the implant placement surgery is completed — usually in an hour or two — the healing process begins, and this can take as long as six months. Additionally, the fitting of the permanent replacement tooth is usually accomplished in one to three weeks. Your dentist may provide you with a temporary replacement to help you eat and speak normally until the permanent replacement is ready. If your bone structure is strong enough, however, your dentist may be able to place the implant and replacement tooth in one visit.

What Can I Expect After a Single Tooth Implant?

Most patients will adjust to implants immediately. Some people may feel slight discomfort or notice differences in their chewing or speech, but these symptoms are usually temporary.

Caring for a Dental Implant

A major reason some implants fail is poor hygiene. It’s important to care for implants as you would for natural teeth– brush implants at least twice a day, and floss daily. Attend regular dental exams and cleaning appointments as necessary. For some people, this may be the traditional twice a year schedule, for others, as many as four dental cleanings per year may be necessary to maintain gum health.

Contact Us Today for an Implant Consultation

Give us a call to schedule a single tooth implant consultation in Washington, DC. We'll ask you a series of questions that will help us better understand your overall health condition. During your consultation, you will be able to speak to Dr. Shukoor and the team regarding any questions or concerns you may have about the procedure. Contact DC Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry today to get started!

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For more information on single tooth implants or to schedule an appointment, call us at (202) 363-2810 or visit our contact page.

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