Restorative Dentistry · St Albans
Dental implants have transformed the way we replace missing teeth. A single tooth implant gives you a permanent replacement that looks, feels and functions just like your natural tooth — without affecting any of the teeth on either side. Speak to our implant dentist in St Albans to find out if implants are right for you.
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone to take the place of the root of a missing tooth. Once it has integrated with the bone, the implant supports a custom-made crown, giving you a fixed, natural-looking replacement.
Unlike a bridge or denture, a single tooth implant is completely self-supporting — neighbouring teeth don't need to be cut down or used as anchors.
Most healthy adults are suitable candidates for dental implants. Ideally you should have:
One of the major advantages of implants over bridges or dentures is that no adjacent teeth need to be prepared or affected to hold the replacement tooth in place.
A single tooth implant is made up of three precisely engineered parts:
Once placed, your implant looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth — and you care for it in exactly the same way, with regular brushing, flossing and check-ups at our St Albans clinic.
Dental implants have an extremely high success rate, but as with any surgical procedure there are small risks to be aware of. Implant failure is uncommon but can occur due to infection, poor oral hygiene, smoking, uncontrolled grinding, or insufficient bone support.
Before placing any implant we use 3D CT scans and X-rays to plan the position precisely, avoid nerves and sinuses, and give you the very best chance of a long-lasting, trouble-free result.
Your Treatment Journey
We assess your jawbone with a CT scan and plan the exact position of your implant.
Under local anaesthetic, the titanium implant is placed gently into the jawbone.
Over 3–6 months the implant fuses with the bone, creating a strong foundation.
Once healed, the abutment and custom crown are fitted to complete your new tooth.
Questions
Enquire about Single Tooth Implants
Send us your details and our friendly St Albans team will be in touch to arrange a consultation, answer your questions and discuss your treatment options.
01727 833 418
54 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, St Albans, AL4 9RD
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