A single dental implant is the most advanced solution for replacing a single missing tooth. Unlike a traditional bridge, it does not need support from or to wear down healthy neighbouring teeth: the implant is anchored directly into the bone, replicating the exact function of the natural root of the missing tooth. It is the only solution that replaces the tooth from the root, not just the visible part.
The ceramic crown placed on the implant is custom-made using a digital scanner: same colour, same size, same morphology as the adjacent tooth. The result is so natural that even patients themselves cannot remember which tooth is the implant. Chewing, phonetics and tactile sensation are identical to a natural tooth.
Leaving a missing tooth untreated starts a chain of consequences: the bone in the area begins to resorb within weeks, neighbouring teeth migrate towards the empty space and the bite is progressively compromised. Acting within the first few months simplifies treatment and preserves the available bone capital.