Plantation, Florida

Single Tooth Implants

in Plantation, FL

Replace one missing tooth with a fixed, permanent solution designed to look natural, preserve the bone, and leave neighboring teeth untouched.

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Fixed & Stable

Preserves Bone

Restores Function

Natural Look

What It Is

One tooth replaced
root and all

Diagram showing a dental implant post, abutment, and crown in the jawbone

The anatomyCrown, abutment, and titanium post working together as one fixed tooth.

A single tooth implant is a titanium post placed into the jawbone at the site of one missing tooth. Once it heals and integrates with the surrounding bone, a custom abutment and crown are attached. The finished result is a fixed tooth that sits in the gum and looks like it belongs there.

Unlike a dental bridge, a single implant does not depend on neighboring teeth for support. The two teeth on either side of the gap are left completely untouched. The implant is self-supporting and rooted directly in the bone.

At Dental Implants & Cosmetics in Plantation, single tooth implant planning begins with 3D imaging and a comprehensive evaluation so the implant position, crown proportions, and gum contour are all considered before treatment begins.

Why One Missing Tooth Matters

A gap that looks small
can have large consequences

The jawbone at the site of a missing tooth begins to shrink within months. Over time, this can affect the shape of the face and the stability of neighboring teeth.

Adjacent teeth may slowly drift toward the empty space. Opposing teeth can over erupt. These shifts affect bite, chewing efficiency, and the long term health of the surrounding teeth.

Replacing the missing tooth with an implant preserves bone, stabilizes the bite, and eliminates the space before these changes become more complex to address.

Preserves jawbone

Stabilizes neighbors

Fixed bite alignment

Natural appearance

Front Tooth vs Back Tooth

Front Tooth Implant

Appearance above all

Front tooth implants require precise crown shaping, color matching, and gum contour planning so the final tooth blends naturally with the teeth beside it. The emergence profile, how the crown exits the gumline, is as important as the crown itself. Our cosmetic focus makes this an area of particular strength.

Molar Implant

Function and force

Back tooth implants bear significant chewing forces and must be sized, angulated, and designed to distribute bite load appropriately. A molar implant in Plantation, FL requires planning around bone density, opposing bite, and the width of the crown so function is restored without placing excessive stress on the implant or neighboring teeth.

Find the right option for your situation

Single Implant vs Dental Bridge

Two fixed options.
Very different approaches.

Both a single implant and a dental bridge can replace one missing tooth with a fixed result. The choice depends on the health of neighboring teeth, bone support, timeline, and long term goals.

Factor

Single Implant

Dental Bridge

Effect on neighboring teeth

No alteration to adjacent healthy teeth

Requires reshaping two healthy teeth to support the bridge

Bone preservation

Stimulates bone and helps preserve jawbone volume

Does not address bone loss at the missing tooth site

Longevity

Designed for long term function with proper maintenance

May need replacement after 10 to 15 years

Cleaning and maintenance

Brushed and flossed like a natural tooth

Requires floss threaders or water flossers under the pontic

Appearance

Emerges from the gumline like a natural tooth root

Pontic sits above the gumline; may show a gap over time

Discuss which option is right for you Learn about implant bridges

The Process

What to expect, step
by step

Consultation and 3D imaging

We evaluate the site with cone-beam CT imaging and a clinical exam, reviewing bone volume, gum health, bite, and the position of the missing tooth relative to adjacent and opposing teeth.

Treatment plan and preparation

If bone grafting is needed to support the implant, that is planned first. For many patients, implant placement can proceed directly. Your timeline and expectations are reviewed before treatment begins.

Implant placement

The titanium post is placed with precision, using surgical guides when appropriate. The site is allowed to heal while the implant integrates with the surrounding bone over several months.

Abutment and crown

Once the implant has integrated, an abutment is attached and a custom crown is placed. The crown is designed to match the size, shape, color, and emergence profile of your natural teeth.

We evaluate the site with cone-beam CT imaging and a clinical exam, reviewing bone volume, gum health, bite, and the position of the missing tooth relative to adjacent and opposing teeth.

Is It Right for You

Candidacy is
determined by evaluation

A single tooth implant is appropriate for patients who have lost one tooth due to injury, decay, or extraction, and have sufficient bone volume at the site to support an implant. Patients should be in reasonable general health and committed to long term oral hygiene.

If bone volume is insufficient, a graft may be recommended first. If the tooth was removed recently, healing time affects timing. All of this is evaluated during your consultation with 3D imaging and a clinical examination at our Plantation office.

Start with a consultation

Our Plantation Practice

Dr. Noemi Tisminesky brings a cosmetically aware approach to single tooth implant planning, with particular attention to crown emergence, color, and proportion for front teeth, and bite load distribution for back teeth.

We serve patients from across Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Sunrise, and Cooper City. Payment plans and financing options are available and reviewed at your consultation.

The Experience Meet Dr. Noemi

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