Single Tooth Implant Replacement Gainesville, FL

Dentist offering dental implants in Gainesville, FL. Single-Tooth Implants – devices, usually alloplastic, surgically inserted into or onto the jawbone, which support a single prosthetic tooth and serve either as abutments or as cosmetic replacements for missing teeth.

Loss of a tooth is an unfortunate situation, but not an uncommon one. According to an estimate, about 180 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. So, don’t worry, you’re not alone! We have good news for you! at Smart Smile Dentistry in Gainesville, we offer multiple tooth replacement options to our esteemed patients, so that they can get back their smile and perform oral functions without difficulty.

Titanium implants have another special advantage – that of osseo-integration. Surrounding bone grows onto the surface of the titanium implant, forming a very strong natural bond. Osseo-integration gives strength and stability to the implant, and makes as good as a natural tooth root.

Dental implants are currently the preferred option for replacement of single teeth. Following are some of the reasons.

• Long life – Implants are a lifetime solution. Other tooth replacement options need replacements and repairs quite often.
• Permanent and firmly rooted – the replacement tooth is permanently and firmly rooted into the jaw bone. It is contrast with the partial denture and the bridge which do not get as firm a support.
• No need to remove – the denture has to be removed for cleaning, and to allow “breathing” to the gum. The implant supported tooth is permanent and remains in place all the time.
• Natural – the implant supported tooth feels, functions and looks like a natural tooth.
• Smile – your original smile is restored or even improved.
• Cost – dental implants at Smart Smile Dentistry are affordable.
• Upfront cost of dental implants puts some people off. However, the benefits of the implants far outweigh the extra cost

Dental implant placement is a staged process that can take several months. Once you are deemed a good candidate for the procedure, our dentist will map out a treatment plan using radiography, special computer software and templates to help us choose optimal placement in the alveolar bone. The implant, which is a small titanium cylinder, is placed in the bone under local anesthesia. The gum tissues are then sutured around the implant, and you must wait six weeks or longer for osseointegration to happen. This is the process of the jawbone tissues healing and adhering to the titanium implant, which the body eventually accepts as a natural body part.

An abutment is an attachment placed on top of the implant that holds your tooth restoration in place. The abutment can be placed at the time of implant surgery or after the implant is firmly anchored to the bone. After a successful osseointegration, we will attach a custom-made, natural-looking crown to your abutment, and you’ll walk out of our office will a fully functional bite and aesthetically pleasing smile.