Our Single Tooth Implant Crowns in Riverview

IMPLANT CROWNS

Are you missing a single tooth? Do you need to replace just a few teeth throughout your mouth? If so, a single dental implant and crown are likely your best option. Unlike other types of tooth replacement alternatives, a single-tooth dental implant stands by itself and functions like a new artificial tooth. 

model of dental implant with a crown on top

What Are Dental Implants (With Crowns?)

Dental implants are hypoallergenic, biocompatible tooth replacements that mimic the functions of an anatomical tooth root. Once the implant is installed, your body will naturally fuse the implant's titanium roots and it will become a permanent part of your smile. After integration is complete, a crown is attached to the top of the implant. 


Implants are so successful that they are now considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. An implant that is properly integrated can last for life and is usually stronger than natural teeth.


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Benefits of Dental Implants and Crowns

Dental implants and crowns are more convenient than having to alter neighboring teeth to install a traditional bridge, or wear a removable partial. Implants can be placed without the need for additional extractions, and they can have a smaller impact on your smile because of their independent nature. Since implants help reinforce the alignment of other teeth, this procedure can reduce the number of dental treatments you require over time. 


A single dental implant and crown can be placed anywhere a tooth is missing.


Dental implant crowns last a long time. In fact, it’s estimated that 98% of implants last for the rest of your life when cared for properly. Good dental hygiene and regular checkups are essential. Because implants fuse with the bone in your jaw, they’re like having “real” teeth all over again.


Understanding the Benefits of Dental Implants

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model of dental implants showing how they work

Getting Dental Implants and Implant Crowns

Our Best Value Dentures and Implant dentist will numb your gums and access the jaw bone at the implant installation site. This involves making a small opening in the gum tissue. Then, we carefully insert a small, tapered drill into the bone to create an opening similar to a tooth socket. Since bone tissue doesn’t have nerve endings, this process is practically painless. After creating the opening, the sterile implant is placed within the socket. The threads on the new artificial root help to secure it within the bone and provide added surface area for new bone to fuse around it. 


Your body will naturally form new bone around the threads as it heals, and the implant may take up to 4 months to fully integrate. To ensure everything is moving smoothly, you will need to periodically return to our Riverview dentist's office for follow-up appointments. Our dentist will then create a crown to cover the top of your implant, which will look and function like a natural tooth whenever you smile or eat. 

Caring For Dental Implant Crowns

To get the most out of your investment every day, you will need to take good care of your dental implants. Implant maintenance is similar to the preventative steps that you take for your natural smile, including:

  • Brush your gums and the area around your dental implants two times daily with a soft toothbrush.
  • Daily flossing around and between each implant, paying close attention to the gumlines.
  • Schedule routine preventative cleanings and checkups every six months.
  • If bruxism (grinding/clenching) is a concern, wear a protective nightguard whenever you sleep.
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guy standing outside subtly smiling showing his teeth

Dental Implant Crowns Are Cost Effective

If cared for properly, implants can be expected to last for a lifetime, making them an excellent investment for anyone with a missing tooth. Although the crowns that cover implants may wear down over time, they’re extremely easy to replace. The implant itself is unlikely to need to be replaced.

It's Time to Take Back Your Smile

Contact Best Value Dentures and Implants in Riverview, FL today to schedule a consultation. Be sure to ask about our affordable financing options. 

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