A single missing tooth throws off your bite more than most people expect, putting extra strain on the teeth around it. Dr. Tapia replaces individual missing teeth with a single implant and crown — no altering the healthy teeth next door.
The process starts with the implant post, given time to integrate with the jawbone, then a custom-shaded crown that's matched to your surrounding teeth. Many patients say they forget which tooth was ever missing.
Compared to a traditional bridge, a single implant preserves the structure of your adjacent teeth and helps keep the jawbone in that area healthy and stimulated for the long term.
