A dental implant is a small post that we place in your jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. We then attach a crown on top, so the new tooth looks and works like your natural teeth.
This patient was missing a tooth in the back of the mouth, and the neighboring tooth was damaged. We replaced the missing tooth and restored the area so the bite looks complete. In the after photo, the back teeth sit together evenly and fill the gap.
Replacing a back tooth can help you chew comfortably and keep nearby teeth from shifting into the empty space. Most patients need enough healthy bone and gums for an implant, and we will check this at your consultation. With good home care and regular checkups, implants can last many years.
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