Single Dental Implants in Champaign

You have one or two missing teeth. You’re only concerned about one of them because the gap is in your smile line. Not so fast!

Tooth replacement is about more than aesthetics. We strongly encourage you to replace all missing teeth, even at the back of the mouth. A full smile prevents shifting and misalignment, future tooth loss, and even jawbone deterioration.

Of course, only dental implants preserve your jawbone because they replace the entire anatomy of your lost tooth—from root to crown. It is the valuable root that guards against jawbone loss.

If you have one or more missing teeth, we urge you to schedule a tooth replacement consultation.

What Are Individual Dental Implants in Champaign, IL?

Single dental implants include:

• A titanium tooth root replacement
• An abutment (connector)
• A custom dental crown

Individual dental implants mean we surgically insert a replacement root into your smile gap. This titanium post integrates into the bone like a natural tooth root. When integration is complete, we cap the root with an abutment (connector) and a dental crown. The crown acts as your new tooth.

Our Champaign dentists use only the finest materials to fabricate your dental implant crown and rely on the latest image-guided technology for meticulous root placement.

Dental implants offer many benefits, including unique advantages you’ll not find in other tooth replacement options.

• Jawbone Support: Jawbone loss is a natural part of tooth loss. When the bone deteriorates, you’re left with a sunken appearance in the lower face.
• Tooth Migration Prevention: When teeth are missing, remaining teeth slowly shift toward these openings. This leads to misalignment, tooth wear and tear, and even future tooth loss.
• Tooth Replacement Longevity: Most tooth replacement options have a limited lifespan. However, dental implants can last decades or even a lifetime.
• No Eating Restrictions: Your dental implant never rocks, tilts, or needs a reline to remain stable. You can enjoy a diverse diet.
• Easy Maintenance: Single dental implants in Champaign, IL, don’t require additional oral hygiene steps or special products. Treat them like natural teeth and keep smiling!

First, we have you come in for a consultation with the implant dentist. If you’re a candidate for implant dentistry, we schedule your implant surgery. This is not a painful undertaking because your dentist uses powerful local anesthesia for your single implant placement. However, if you feel anxious, talk to us about our sedation dentistry options.

For the procedure, your Champaign dentist inserts the replacement root in your jaw, and it integrates with the jawbone over time. When integration is complete, it is time for your new tooth, which tops your implant. The replacement tooth is also called a dental crown. This crown sits above your gumline and is not distinguishable from your natural teeth.

What If I've Lost Most or All of My Teeth?

For individuals who have lost a significant number of teeth or all of their teeth in an arch, All-on-X dental implants offer a revolutionary solution. Instead of replacing each tooth individually, All-on-X involves strategically placing a small number of implants (typically four, but sometimes more, hence the "X") into the jawbone. These implants then serve as anchors for a full arch of prosthetic teeth, providing a stable, permanent, and highly functional replacement for an entire set of teeth. This innovative approach offers a fixed and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence, all while preserving jawbone health.

Your Home for Single Tooth Dental Implants in Champaign, IL

For more information or to schedule an implant evaluation with the dentist, contact a dental team member today at (217) 356-7334.

We work with CareCredit financing.