Single-Tooth Implants in Mount Kisco, Kent and Stamford

What it is

Two parts, one natural tooth.

A single-tooth implant has two parts. The first is a small titanium implant, placed in the jawbone where your tooth used to be. The second is a custom ceramic crown, attached to the implant once it has healed.

The crown is made the way a traditional crown is, but instead of sitting on a filed-down natural tooth, it uses the implant as its anchor. It is the simplest implant restoration and the most common one we place. It looks natural, feels natural, and is cared for like a natural tooth.

Is it right for you?

A single-tooth implant is usually a good option if you have a healthy mouth and enough jawbone to hold the implant. Gum disease or bone loss does not always rule it out, but may need treatment first.

Only an exam and 3D imaging can show what is right for you. Dr. Kwon will tell you plainly whether an implant is the right choice, or whether another option suits your tooth better.

Placed by someone who teaches it

Dr. Kwon is an implant surgeon with a Master's degree in Dental Implantology, and he teaches implant surgery to other dentists.

Meet Dr. Kwon

Why choose one

Why patients choose implants over bridges.

A bridge or a partial denture can fill a gap. An implant does a little more.

Looks natural

The crown is shaped and shaded to match the teeth around it, so the gap simply disappears.
Protects your jaw

Like a natural root, an implant carries chewing pressure into the bone, which helps keep it strong after tooth loss.
Leaves other teeth alone

A bridge needs the neighboring teeth reshaped to hold it. An implant stands on its own.

The process

Step by step.

Consultation
We examine your mouth, take imaging and talk through your options. If an implant is right, planning begins right away.
Placement
A few weeks later, the area is cleaned and numbed, the implant is placed in the bone, and the site is closed with stitches. You go home to heal.
Healing
The implant needs about three to six months to bond with the jawbone. You return for follow-up visits so we can check healing and take impressions for your crown.
About 3 to 6 months
Your crown
When your mouth has healed, the custom crown is attached to the implant and your bite is checked.

Recovery

1 to 2 weeksMost people heal from the placement visit in this time.
3 to 6 monthsThe implant keeps bonding to the bone before the crown goes on.
Every 6 monthsAbout how often regular cleanings keep it healthy.

While you heal

We give you detailed recovery instructions. Following them closely is the surest way to protect your result. Let the implant finish bonding to the bone before the crown is attached.

After healing

Brush and floss as you normally would, and keep up regular cleanings.

For estimates and insurance, see our insurance and financing page. The price depends on your case, and we give you a written plan before treatment begins.

Real patients

Before and after.

Before: a gap where a tooth was missing — A missing tooth replaced with an implant crown.

After: the gap filled with an implant crown — A missing tooth replaced with an implant crown.

See more smiles

An implant and crown for a front tooth

Humberta C., Kent: a front tooth implant

In their own words

Two of our patients on a single front tooth implant. One video is in Spanish.

Single-tooth questions.

Does getting a single implant hurt?

The area is numbed, and most patients find the visit more comfortable than they feared. We explain what to expect during healing and how to stay comfortable.

How long will my implant last?

With healthy bone and good home care, an implant is meant to last many years, often decades. The crown on top may eventually need replacing.

Do I need a bone graft?

Sometimes. If the bone where the tooth was lost has thinned, a graft may be recommended first. Your imaging shows whether it is needed.

Will anyone be able to tell it is an implant?

The crown is custom made and matched to your neighboring teeth in shape and shade. It is meant to be indistinguishable from the rest of your smile.

Can I get a single implant if I have gum disease?

Gum disease usually needs to be treated first, because healthy gums protect the implant while it heals. Your exam will tell us where you stand.

How do I care for it?

Brush twice a day, floss daily, avoid chewing ice or hard candy, and keep up regular cleanings, about every six months.

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