Dental Implants · Shepperton
Single Tooth Implant in Shepperton
Missing or broken tooth? A single tooth implant is the most natural, permanent way to restore it. At Confident Smile in Shepperton, we place a titanium implant into the jawbone to work exactly like a real tooth root — no drilling of neighbouring teeth.
A permanent fix, not a compromise
One tooth. Replaced properly, for good.
If you're looking for a single tooth implant, Confident Smile Dental Practice in Shepperton can help. A single tooth implant is the best solution to fix a missing or broken tooth permanently — a small titanium post is inserted into the jawbone to function as your replacement tooth root.
Dental implants are small rod-like posts that act as a base for replacement teeth. The implant screw fits into the bone and has a clip (abutment) that a custom porcelain crown fits onto. Titanium is used because it has no ill effect on the body and bonds readily with new bone, which penetrates its surface. Look after them well, and your implant should last a lifetime.
Rooted like a natural tooth
A titanium post fuses with your jawbone to act like a real root.
Neighbours untouched
Unlike a bridge, we don't drill down the healthy teeth either side.
Built to last
Well cared for, a single implant can last a lifetime.
Natural-looking crown
A custom porcelain crown, shade-matched to your smile.
The Process
Your single tooth implant journey, step by step
The tooth replacement process is thorough — designed to give the implant the best possible foundation. Every stage is explained clearly before we begin.
Assessment & scan
We check bone integrity, gum health and the size of the socket to plan your implant safely.
Extraction (if needed)
The failing tooth is removed and the socket cleaned so it's free from infection and debris.
Implant placement
A titanium fixture is placed into the jawbone — often on the same day as extraction (immediate placement).
Osseointegration
Over about 2–3 months the implant bonds with the bone. Grafting extends healing if needed.
Crown fitted
Once the bond is strong, a custom porcelain crown is fitted to the abutment — your new tooth.
Your options explained
Three ways we place a single tooth implant
Immediate placement
The implant is placed at the same time as the failing tooth is extracted — often the most efficient option. The titanium fixture then heals under the gum for around three months (longer if grafting or tissue reconstruction is needed) before the crown is fitted.
Immediate loading
If enough stability is achieved during surgery, we can sometimes attach a temporary tooth to the implant straight away. Osseointegration still takes 2–3 months and biting pressure is kept light during that time — your final porcelain crown goes on once the bond is complete.
Earlier extraction
If your tooth was removed some time ago, the same process applies. Your dentist in Shepperton assesses the risk factors and whether grafting is needed. In many cases an immediate crown can be fitted with the new implant.
Bone & gum grafting
When grafting supports your implant
A bone or gum graft may be necessary when other factors could affect the outcome of your implant. If the outer aspect of the bone socket is fragile after extraction, or if the socket is larger than the titanium fixture, bone grafting is used to build the site up.
The residual gap is filled with bovine bone minerals to thicken the bone. A gum graft may be recommended for thin, transparent or dark gums — thickening the tissue and improving its resistance. Wherever possible we address this during a single visit to our Shepperton dental practice, because these treatments cannot be undone easily.
Good candidates usually have
- One missing or failing tooth
- Healthy gums and general oral hygiene
- Enough jawbone (or willingness to graft)
- A non-smoking or reduced-smoking routine
Related treatments
Explore your implant options in Shepperton
A single tooth implant is one of several ways we restore missing teeth — from multiple implants to full-arch solutions.
Your questions, answered
Single Tooth Implant in Shepperton — FAQs
Take the first step
Book your Single Tooth Implant in Shepperton
For more information on single dental implants with our implantologist in Shepperton, or to find the best options for a smile makeover, book an appointment with Confident Smile Dental Practice. Call 01932 227 349 or request an appointment.
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