Single Tooth Dental Implants in Surfside
Replace one missing tooth from the root up with a natural-looking crown — without touching the healthy teeth around it.
A gap that affects more than your smile.
Losing a single tooth — whether from an accident, decay or a failed root canal — can make you self-conscious about your smile and cause neighboring teeth to shift. A single tooth implant replaces the missing tooth from the root up with a natural-looking crown, without touching the healthy teeth around it.
Why choose a single tooth implant?
- Protects your healthy teeth. A traditional bridge requires reshaping the teeth on both sides of the gap; an implant stands on its own.
- Looks and feels natural. Your crown is custom-made to match the shade and shape of your other teeth.
- Prevents bone loss. The implant stimulates the jawbone where the tooth was lost.
- Long-lasting. With good care, a single implant can last for many years, often decades.
From consultation to your new tooth.
After a consultation and 3D imaging, the implant is placed under local anesthesia, with sedation available. While it heals and fuses with the bone over a few months, a temporary tooth can fill the space. Then your permanent crown is attached.
If the tooth still needs to be removed, we can often preserve the bone at the time of extraction to prepare for the implant.
Questions patients ask
Is a single implant better than a bridge?
For most patients, yes, because it does not require reshaping healthy teeth and it protects the jawbone. Your dentist will explain which option fits your case.
Can a front tooth be replaced with an implant?
Yes. Front tooth implants are carefully planned so the crown and gum line blend naturally with your smile.