Dental Implants - Single Implant

Dental implants are one of the most exciting advances to replace missing teeth. A dental implant is a small screw usually composed of titanium that can be used to support many types of dental restorations. Dental implants can be used to support a single tooth, multiple teeth like a dental bridge, a removable appliance and even a complete set of teeth. They are even being used to help with orthodontic appliances during tooth movement.

    Implant Supported Crown                                                                                                      Implant crown showing Implant location

This patient lost one of her upper right front teeth after being hit with a rock. A single dental implant was placed to support a porcelain crown. The first photo shows the crown supported by the implant, the second photo shows all of the teeth in the front of the mouth with the implant crown on the left in the photo and the third photo shows an image of where the implant is in the smile.

Patient B

                                       Tooth Before Removal                                                                                 Final Restoration in implant

Final Restoration on implant showing                                                                           Final Restoration on Implant - Smiling
Implant Location


This patient fractured her front tooth necessitating its extraction. A single dental implant was used to replace the tooth and support a crown. The before photo shows the fractured tooth before removal. It is the upper front tooth with the red area at the gum line. The after photos show the final crown supported by an implant and the last photo shows where the implant is placed.