Single Tooth Dental Implants Amherst, NY

Replacing a missing tooth is important for many reasons, including maintaining a functional smile in the long run. Even “just one” missing tooth can have a detrimental effect on the health and function of your smile. As teeth begin to shift, it affects the jaw and changes the bite.

Dr. Karl Neuhaus provides comprehensive dental implant services to restore a beautiful, comfortable smile. Whether your missing tooth results from an accident, disease, or genetic, a dental implant can provide a permanent and secure replacement that will look, feel, and function like your remaining teeth.

Dental Implant vs. Dental Bridge

single tooth implant amherst nyA single dental implant is now considered the standard of care for those missing a single tooth. Unfortunately, most dentists are not trained in the placement of dental implants, so the most commonly used solution is a fixed dental bridge. This approach involves filing down the two surrounding teeth – which are usually healthy – so that dental crowns can strengthen them as they act as anchors for the bridge. The three-unit bridge will consist of two dental crowns, which go over the supporting tooth and a prosthetic tooth in the center to replace the missing tooth.

The damage to the structure of the surrounding teeth is permanent. Further, statistics reveal that these damaged teeth eventually fail due to the stresses placed on them by the bridge. The result is the eventual loss of those teeth and an even longer bridge. As additional teeth are affected and lost, your oral health can decline and complex problems may begin to affect your daily quality of life. Dental implants provide the most natural, “tooth-like” replacement option and enable you to speak and eat normally and support healthy bone structure in the jaw.

Try Single Tooth Implants in Amherst, NY

Dr. Neuhaus is highly trained in implant dentistry and is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He has years of experience placing dental implants for patients. Dr. Neuhaus can help you achieve a new, comfortable smile that also improves your daily quality of life. Call out Amherst dentist office at 716-691-8394 or schedule your appointment online.