Single Tooth Replacement

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A one-piece implant is a natural-looking solution to damaged teeth and roots. In conjunction with a porcelain-ceramic crown, implants can be installed in a single unit, giving you immediate full functionality of the teeth, minimized pain, and a short treatment time.

A single tooth replacement procedure can also provide you with excellent esthetic results and life-long, smile stability.

INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP

Course of Treatment for a Single Tooth Replacement

On average, this procedure takes four visits to the dentist’s office. There are many different treatment options available, but the most common treatment at our office is described here.

1st Visit: The Consultation

First, the dentist, Dr. Shahin, will take an X-ray of the area of the missing tooth to make sure there is enough bone for an implant.

2nd Visit: The Surgical Placement of the implant

The dental implant is then surgically placed into the jawbone. This procedure is not a painful procedure, and local anesthesia is more than enough. You should expect to be able to work the day after the procedure.

3rd Visit: Scanning the Implant for the Porcelain Crown

Over the next few months, the mouth will heal and the implant will integrate into the jawbone. Once the implant is ready, the doctor will scan it, and send that scan to the lab. It takes about a week for the lab to fabricate the crown.

4th Visit: The End Result

The doctor will place the crown on top of the implant. We encourage you to visit our Instagram Profile where we have posted hundreds of videos of these steps. You should expect the new tooth replacement to function just like a natural tooth would. Regular dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean is paramount for the long-term success of any dental implant

How Do I Start the Process of Getting an Implant?

How Much Is a Dental Implant
&
Does My Insurance Cover It?

  • If you are paying out of pocket, a dental implant is $1,925, and the crown that comes on it after a few months is another $1,925.
  • If you have 1199 dental insurance, the cost of the implant placement is usually covered as long as you have not reached your plan benefits maximum. A consultation is required for a detailed explanation of benefits.
  • If you have a PPO plan that we accept, it usually covers a portion of it. Please feel free to contact us for details of your specific plan as each plan is unique.
  • If you make the payment for both parts at the same time, the cost will be 10% less, and it would be $3,465 for the entire tooth.
  • Book your consultation online or over the phone. The doctor will go over your medical history, x-rays, and all your options and schedule the surgical placement on that day.

Alternatives to All-Ceramic Crown on Implant in Brooklyn, NY

Alternatives to this procedure include tooth-supported fixed bridges, resin-bonded bridges, and removable partial dentures.

Tooth-supported fixed bridge

These are stable traditional bridges that permanently provide you with good esthetics. They are fairly easy to install but involve grinding adjacent teeth for bridge support.

The main disadvantages of this procedure are sacrificing healthy teeth for the bridge and continuous bone resorption in the edentulous area.

Removable partial denture

These are a non-permanent, plastic solution to missing teeth. They can be quickly and easily installed and are relatively cheap. Surrounding teeth are not affected during treatment.

Removable partial dentures give low esthetic results because of their material. They also attach loosely, which can negatively affect the wearer’s comfort and level of function.

Resin-bonded bridge

These are non-permanent ceramic bridges that function well, give a high esthetic result, and can be quickly installed. Healthy teeth are not affected by this procedure.

The disadvantage of resin-bonded bridges is that they will come off after a few years and must be reinstalled.

If you have questions or concerns about single tooth replacement treatment options, please contact our Brooklyn Dentist.