A missing tooth
The aim is to replace a tooth that is already missing or cannot be predictably restored. Keeping a repairable natural tooth remains part of the conversation.
Dental Implants / Treatment guide
Single Tooth Replacement
A single implant can replace a missing tooth without using neighboring teeth for support. The replacement has a foundation in the jaw, a connecting piece and a custom-made crown above the gum.
Explore your options with our Atlas Dental team. Ask who would provide your treatment and whether a specialist referral is needed.
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How one tooth is replaced
An implant in the jaw supports a connector and a custom crown to replace one missing tooth.
- 01Implant support
- 02Connecting piece
- 03Custom crown
The animation brings the components together. Placement, healing and the final crown may involve separate stages.
Understanding your care
One space. A considered replacement.
Start with the purpose of treatment, then explore what matters for your own care.
Independent support
An implant-supported crown obtains support from the jaw rather than adjacent teeth. Space, root positions and bone shape influence whether that approach is appropriate for you.
A coordinated fit
Appearance matters alongside bite, gum shape and access for cleaning. The crown and implant position are planned together, rather than treating them as separate decisions.
From questions to a plan
What care can involve.
The details and sequence depend on your assessment and individual treatment plan.
Assess the space
An examination and appropriate imaging evaluate neighboring teeth, the bite, gum health and bone. Your medical history is part of the planning discussion.
Plan the foundation
The clinician discusses implant placement, any preparation needed and temporary tooth options. Bone grafting may be considered when the available foundation is insufficient.
Place and review
The implant is placed according to the plan. Healing is reviewed before the connector and final crown are completed; the sequence varies between patients.
Fit and maintain
The crown is fitted and the bite assessed. A personalized cleaning approach and ongoing professional reviews support care of the implant and surrounding tissues.
Before you decide
A plan that makes
sense for you.
An implant involves surgery and may not be the best answer for every missing tooth. Bone availability, gum health, smoking and medical factors influence planning and healing. Complications can include infection, damage to nearby structures or loss of implant support. Alternatives may include a bridge, a removable replacement or accepting the space after a clinical discussion.
Does every missing tooth need an implant?
No. The decision depends on the position of the space, the remaining teeth, your priorities and clinical findings. A bridge or removable replacement may be another suitable route.
Is the crown fitted at the same visit?
Sometimes a temporary restoration is possible, but immediate teeth are not suitable for everyone. Implant stability, bone conditions and the bite help determine the safest sequence for your situation.
Can an implant get a cavity?
The artificial components do not develop tooth decay, but the surrounding gums and bone can develop disease. The crown or connection can also need repair, so ongoing care remains important.
A place to begin
Bring your questions.
We’ll start there.
Talk through your priorities, alternatives and who would provide your care. An assessment helps clarify the next step.
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About this guide & educational sources
The treatment images and animations in this guide illustrate examples of care. They are not Atlas Dental patient results, personal treatment recommendations or statements about an individual clinician’s scope. Your assessment and care plan determine which options are appropriate for you.