Single Tooth Replacement
When you lose a tooth, you want to replace it, right? But many patients avoid replacing teeth that don't show when they smile. Though aesthetics are a main concern when providing a tooth-replacement, your health is also a major focus for Dr. Nguyen. As an implant dentist, he knows that any missing tooth can have a negative impact on your self-esteem, oral health, and even your overall health.
When you chew, healthy teeth keep the bone tissue in your jaw healthy, much like running or lifting weights keeps the muscles in your body in shape. Losing a tooth means the jaw bone mass deteriorates, and healthy teeth shift into position towards the gap left by the missing tooth. This creates both an occlusion problem (how your teeth fit together) and a functional problem, since the impact on surrounding muscles and joints could result in head and neck pain.
A single-tooth implant can preserve oral function and health.
To restore your quality of life, Dr. Nguyen can replace individual missing teeth with a single dental implant and attractive ceramic crown. The crown is the portion above the gumline that resembles natural tooth structure in appearance and function. It is individually matched to the contour and shade of your existing teeth, so no one will be able to tell you have replaced a tooth.
All Dr. Nguyen does to replace your individual tooth is precisely place an implant post into the socket left by your missing tooth. This implant is made of biocompatible titanium, so the surrounding bone will incorporate it would a tooth's root. When you chew, that force will be stimulating bone health in your jaw, just like natural teeth. After the healing process is complete, Dr. Nguyen will attach a permanent, custom dental crown onto the implant post. With this solid foundation, you won't need any adjustments or refits after placement, and your new replacement tooth can last a lifetime.
Your Perfect Smile
Our mission is to get you the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve, and our highly qualified staff provides a wide variety of services to make your dreams a reality. Call our modern dental office in Plano, TX today to schedule your free cosmetic dentistry assessment and consultation with Dr. Vi Nguyen or Dr. Cory Nguyen. The experienced team at our Plano location also serve patients from Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, Las Colinas, and many surrounding areas.
