A single-tooth implant in Salt Lake City replaces one missing tooth with three parts: a titanium post that fuses to the jawbone, an abutment that connects it, and a crown you see and chew with. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons says one implant generally replaces one tooth.
Why Not a Bridge?
A traditional bridge is anchored to the teeth on either side, and the American Dental Association notes that a bridge removes good tooth structure from those neighbors. AAOMS says implants likely won't affect neighboring healthy teeth or lead to bone loss in the jaw.
How Long It Takes
After the implant is placed, healing while it fuses with the bone (osseointegration) can take up to a few months. With enough bone density, a temporary or permanent crown can sometimes go on at surgery or soon after.
What It Costs
AAOMS says a single implant "can start as low as $1,500." Bone grafting, imaging and the crown can add to the total, so ask for an itemized quote. See dental implant cost in Salt Lake City.
Who Is a Good Candidate
The American Dental Association says your health matters more than your age. Uncontrolled diabetes and tobacco can slow healing, and a meta-analysis of 107 studies found 6.35% of implants failed in smokers versus 3.18% in non-smokers.
Ready to talk about a single-tooth implant in Salt Lake City? Call (385) 213-6277, or compare all dental implant options.
Sources: AAOMS: parts of an implant, AAOMS: how implants work, American Dental Association (MouthHealthy), American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, meta-analysis of 107 studies on smoking and implants.