Single Tooth Implants
A seamless solution for a single missing tooth.
A dental implant is a titanium root or screw that is placed into the jaw. Usually to replace a single tooth, a single titanium implant is placed and after integration is achieved (around 3 months), a crown/tooth is screwed down on top of the dental implant.
This crown is usually made of ceramic and looks and feels just like a natural tooth. It is fixed in the mouth and you are able to floss and clean around it just like a natural tooth.
It’s the most stable, long-term way to restore your smile, protecting neighbouring teeth, preserving bone, and blending so naturally that it’s indistinguishable from your real teeth.
At Altura, every implant is planned digitally for precision and crafted to integrate seamlessly with your smile, restoring not just a tooth, but your confidence and comfort.
Benefits of a Single Tooth Implant
1. Natural Look and Feel
Your implant crown is colour-matched, shaped, and contoured to blend perfectly with surrounding teeth.
2. Long-Term Stability
Implants replace the missing root, preventing bone loss after function, and maintaining facial structure. With good care, the implant can last for decades.
3. Preserves Neighbouring Teeth
Unlike traditional bridges, an implant doesn’t rely on or damage the teeth beside it, preserving your natural enamel.
4. Restores Function and Comfort
Eat, speak, and smile normally again. An implant feels and functions like a natural tooth.
5. Gives back chewing capacity
Dental implants bring back a missing tooth so neighbouring teeth don’t tilt into the missing gap and reduce the detriments of missing teeth.
6. Low Maintenance
Cared for like a natural tooth with regular brushing, flossing, and check-ups.
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See how we’ve helped patients regain their confidence through personalised, high-quality treatment outcomes.
Results vary between patients. A consultation with a registered dental practitioner is required to assess suitability, discuss risks, and set realistic expectations based on your circumstances. For more treatment and risks information, please visit:
https://altura.com.au/treatment-and-risk-information/
The Single Tooth Implant Process
Treatment begins with a full examination and 3D X-ray to assess bone and gum health, followed by a custom digital plan for optimal implant positioning. A small titanium implant is then placed under local anaesthetic or sedation, replacing the missing tooth root. Over 3–4 months the implant fuses with the bone, with a temporary tooth provided during this time.
Once healed, a digital impression is taken and a ceramic crown crafted to match your natural teeth and secured to the implant. Regular reviews and maintenance ensure long-term health and success.
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Single Tooth Implant FAQ’s
Single tooth implants are generally preferable to bridges as they stand independently without reshaping adjacent teeth, while also preserving the jawbone. The procedure is painless under local anaesthetic or sedation, with mild tenderness afterwards managed with over-the-counter medication.
A temporary restoration is provided during the 3–6 month healing period. Bone availability is assessed via 3D X-ray, with bone regeneration performed if needed. Each crown is digitally designed to match your natural teeth seamlessly, and with daily brushing, flossing, and regular check-ups, implants can last well beyond 10 years.