Single tooth dental implants are the most natural and lasting replacement for a missing tooth. Dental implants are designed to provide patients with long-term benefits. These benefits can improve their oral health and quality of life. Prosthodontist Dr. David Weinstock can treat patients with one missing tooth using a single dental implant in his Philadelphia, PA, office.
Dr. Weinstock offers comprehensive dental implant services tailored to each patient’s needs and dental concerns, including implants. He focuses on restoring the function and comfort of the mouth with custom-made implants.
Single Dental Implant in Philadelphia, PA
Even just one missing tooth can impact your oral health. Left untreated, a missing tooth can jeopardize the integrity of your jaw bone, increase the likelihood of additional tooth loss, and the risk of developing gum disease.
Replacing the missing tooth as soon as possible stabilizes the bone and prevents teeth from shifting. This prevents the need for more restorative dental procedures in the future. When treated early, we can insert the implant post into the missing tooth’s socket. This method allows for predictable, sturdy, and natural-looking results.
Single Dental Implants Can:
- Support bone retention
- Prevent shifting of teeth
- Help deter infection
- Restore function to bite
- Restore aesthetics to smile
- Improve the quality of life
The dental implant procedure will require a few visits to our Philadelphia area dentist’s office. Your first visit will be a personalized consultation with Dr. Weinstock, in which you will discuss your oral health and cosmetic concerns.
Dr. Weinstock will take the time to listen to you and help you build a dental implant treatment plan that will restore your oral health and increase your confidence in your beautiful smile. Dr. Weinstock provides comprehensive implant services for quality and consistent results.
The Parts of a Dental Implant
A single dental implant consists of three parts:
- Implant post: An oral surgeon places this artificial tooth root in the jaw bone. The implant post is made from titanium, the same material used for artificial joints. Because of this material, the post will fuse with the jawbone naturally.
- Abutment: After your implant post fully heals, we place the abutment. This piece will connect the post to the crown. Abutments can use ceramic or metal materials.
- Crown: A dental crown is a cap that acts as your new tooth. Our office provides tooth-colored crowns that color match the rest of your natural teeth. We will also take impressions and measurements for a custom fit.
Process for Single Dental Implant in Philadelphia, PA
The dental implant procedure will require a few visits to our Philadelphia area dentist’s office. Your first visit will be a personalized consultation with Dr. Weinstock, in which you will discuss your oral health and cosmetic concerns.
Exam
Dr. Weinstock will thoroughly examine your mouth with X-rays to see the teeth, gums, and jaw. If you have problems like cavities or gum disease, we will need to treat those problems first.
Dr. Weinstock may also recommend bone grafting if you do not have enough jaw bone to support the implant post. Building up healthy jaw bone tissue will ensure
Treatment Planning
Dr. Weinstock will listen to you to help you build a dental implant treatment plan. This plan will restore your oral health and increase your confidence in your beautiful smile. Dr. Weinstock provides comprehensive implant services for quality and consistent results.
Placing the Implant
Dr. Weinstock will insert the small titanium post into your jawbone to begin implant treatment. He usually fits you with a temporary crown so you may eat and speak easily. The implant will take about three to eight months to heal fully.
As the dental implant heals, it fuses with bone, creating a permanent bond. Then, Dr. Weinstock will custom-design a dental crown that will attach to your implant. Your crown will match the color of your teeth and blend in with your natural smile. After taking dental impressions, we place the abutment.
Final Restoration
After the abutment is placed, your gums will need a short period to heal before the custom-made crown is attached. Once healed, you will return for your final crown. We will double-check your crown’s color and shape before placing your final restoration.
How to Care for a Dental Implant
While dental implants are highly resistant to discoloration and decay, they depend on healthy bone and gum tissue to succeed. Practice daily oral hygiene care to help maintain the health of your teeth, natural or prosthetic.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently brush all sides of your dental implant. Make sure to clean around the implant and the gum line. Floss around your implant to remove food and plaque between your teeth. If needed, use special floss or a water flosser designed for dental implants.
Dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings two times a year can also help keep your gums and teeth healthy for years to come.
Single Dental Implant FAQs
Learn more about single dental implants in our Philadelphia, PA office with answers to these common questions:
What is a dental implant?
Dental implants are small titanium screws that a dentist must surgically insert into the jaw bone to simulate the natural tooth root. They will replace a missing tooth and restore function and aesthetics to the smile. Once it heals, the implant is capped with a custom dental crown for natural and seamless results.
Am I a good candidate for dental implants?
With advancements in dental technology, more patients than ever before can receive dental implants. They are the best method to replace missing teeth due to their wide range of long-term health benefits.
Restore your missing tooth as soon as possible to avoid bone deterioration. Dental implants depend on healthy gum and bone tissue to succeed. Dr. Weinstock may suggest bone grafting if the bone has already been compromised.
Is the dental implant procedure painful?
Many patients are shocked at how comfortable and easy dental implant surgery is. Dr. Weinstock and our dental care team will support you through the implant process. We also provide sedation options for your comfort and ease. Dr. Weinstock will discuss your sedation options before treatment to ease your dental anxiety.
Restore Your Teeth
Restore a lost tooth with a single dental implant in Philadelphia, PA. Call Dr. Weinstock’s dental office at (215) 857-8054. You may also schedule a dental appointment with Dr. Weinstock online.