Single Tooth Replacement

Single Tooth Replacement

Benefits of an all-ceramic crown on an implant

When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions like a natural tooth.

In this case, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are installed as a single unit, resulting in teeth that are immediately fully functioning, a shorter treatment time, and minimal pain.

  • Immediately functioning teeth
  • Excellent esthetic result
  • Life long, stable solution

Course of treatment

This procedure normally includes four visits to the dentist. You should expect to be able to work the day after having the implant installed.

Installing the new tooth: step-by-step

  1. Before the procedure - Your dentist will make an initial examination and take one or more X-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.
  2. Installing the implant - The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that will allow you to eat and function like normal almost immediately.  The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.
  3. Attaching the new crown - The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed for life. No additional treatment is needed.
  4. End result - You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Perform your usual dental hygiene routine to keep the tooth and gum around the implant clean and healthy.

Alternative to an all-ceramic crown on implant

  • Tooth-supported fixed bridge - A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorption in the edentulous area and the sacrifice of healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge.
  • Removable partial denture - This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic—a material that cannot create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist: adjacent teeth will not be affected. The implant is easily and quickly installed and relatively inexpensive.
  • Resin-bonded bridge - This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well, and offers a high esthetic result as it is made of ceramic. In addition, natural, healthy teeth will not be affected. However, it is not permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off, most likely after only a few years, and will then need to be reinstalled.

Contact us for dental implant restorations in Mill Valley

The team at the dental office of Dr. Gabriela Garcia-Rojas, DDS, welcomes the chance to help you maintain a great smile.

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I am thrilled to have Dr. Gabriela Garcia - Rojas as my dentist. She fulfills all my requirements and expectations. Her expertise, consideration for comfort, and security of her patients, her responsible attitude towards treatment of wastes, her utmost respect for others makes her the best around. Her staff is top-notch, always smiling, and giving consideration to the patient. Her devotion to a painless appointment is highly regarded. I refer all my clients and friends to Dr. Garcia Rojas and am confident that I will never be disappointed. We are so fortunate to have her. 

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