Single-Tooth Dental Implants Cary

Single-tooth dental implants are the best way to restore your mouth if you’re missing one or several teeth. Each implant consists of two basic parts.

The implant itself is a piece of titanium that’s shaped like a screw. This implant is surgically placed into the gum and jaw tissue where your missing tooth used to be. Over time, it heals and permanently bonds with the jaw bone, becoming a natural part of your mouth.

The second part of a single-tooth implant is a dental crown. This is a false tooth that’s made out of porcelain, and is designed to screw onto your implant using a special attachment called an “abutment.” The implant functions as a tooth root and the crown functions as an artificial tooth, providing you with a dental restoration that looks and feels completely natural.

Having a single-tooth implant placed by Dr. Chad Pastoor or Dr. Tim Barlow typically requires several appointments spread out over a period of 3-6 months. After a thorough oral exam to confirm your candidacy, we will schedule your implant surgery.

During the appointment, your mouth will be numbed and carefully place the implant according to the placement plan. The area will then be cleaned, sutured, and you will be sent home to heal.

Over the next few months, you will have follow-up visits to ensure proper healing. Dental impressions and images will be taken and sent to a dental lab to create your dental crown.

Once your mouth has healed and the implant has bonded to your jaw bone, an abutment will be attached and your dental crown will be secured, completing the procedure.