Single tooth implant

Replacing one missing tooth with one implant and a crown.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Broneil Ishaya, DDS (CA license #105491) · Oct 2026 · Written by the Turlock Dental Studio team

What is it and how does it work?

One implant post is placed in the jawbone where the root used to be. After it heals, an abutment and a custom crown are attached. Neighboring teeth are not reshaped to support it, unlike a traditional bridge.

Who is a good candidate?

Adults missing one tooth (or about to lose one) who have healthy gums and enough bone, or who can have bone rebuilt with a graft. Smoking and uncontrolled health conditions can affect healing.

What happens during treatment?

• Consultation with 3D imaging and an exam
• Extraction and/or bone graft, if needed
• Implant placement, usually under local anesthesia
• Healing, often several months
• Final crown

How much does it cost?

Your cost depends on your treatment plan. You get an itemized estimate after your exam, before any treatment.

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Key facts

• Replaces one tooth without using neighboring teeth as anchors
• Has three parts: implant post, abutment and crown
• Healing commonly takes several months
• Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes can affect healing
• A bone graft may be needed if bone is thin

How long do dental implants last?

With good home care and regular checkups, implants can last many years, but no result is guaranteed. Gum disease, smoking and some health conditions raise the risk of problems.

Whether this treatment is right for you can only be decided after an exam. Every case differs, and results vary.