What a single tooth implant is made of
A single tooth implant has three parts. The implant is a titanium post set into the jawbone, acting as a new root. The abutment is a small connector that rises just above the gum. The crown is the visible tooth, shaped and shaded to match the teeth beside it.
Once the bone has bonded to the implant, the tooth is anchored the way a natural one is. You brush and floss it like your other teeth, and there's nothing to remove at night.
Implant vs. traditional bridge for one missing tooth
The traditional alternative is a three-unit bridge: the teeth on either side of the gap are filed down and crowned, and a false tooth hangs between them. It works, but it puts two healthy teeth to work for the missing one, and it's harder to floss under.
An implant leaves the neighbors untouched, and because it sits in the bone, it helps keep that part of the jaw from shrinking after the tooth is gone. A bridge can still be a good choice when the neighboring teeth already need crowns, or when an implant isn't possible, and we'll lay out both options honestly.
Implant bridges for several missing teeth
You don't need one implant per tooth when several are missing side by side. An implant-supported bridge typically uses two implants at either end of the space to hold a bridge that replaces three teeth.
This approach uses fewer implants than replacing each tooth individually, involves no natural teeth, and gives you a fixed row of teeth that you chew on normally. For a full arch, see our dental implant options, including All-on-4.
Getting a Single Tooth Implant Howell: step by step
Here's how treatment usually unfolds at our office on US-9:
- Consultation — exam, digital X-rays to check the bone, and a 3D scan of your teeth and bite to plan where the implant and crown will sit.
- Bone grafting if needed — if the bone has thinned, we rebuild it with a bone graft in our own office.
- Placement — the implant is placed under local anesthesia; sedation options are available if you're nervous.
- Healing — over a few months, the bone fuses with the implant. In some cases a temporary crown can be placed; your dentist decides based on how stable the implant is.
- Abutment and final crown — the connector is attached and your custom crown is fitted and adjusted to your bite.
Who will treat you
Dr. Abraham Y Husney holds a Diplomat Certificate of Completion from a Dental Implant Surgical Seminar, and his training covers complex extractions and implant surgery. If a failing tooth needs to come out first, the extraction, any grafting, the implant and the crown can all be done here by the same team.
Our practice is rated 5.0 stars from 537+ Google reviews by patients from Howell, Freehold, Jackson, Farmingdale and Lakewood.
Cost, financing and recovery
Your fee depends on whether grafting is needed, how many implants are involved and the type of crown or bridge. We give you a written, itemized estimate after your consultation; our implant cost page explains what drives the price. Some insurance plans cover part of the treatment, and in-house and third-party financing is available.
Most people return to normal routines within a day or two of placement. Expect some tenderness and minor bleeding at first, and call us if bleeding is heavy or pain gets worse instead of better. Book a consultation online or call (732) 751-4028.
Single Tooth Implant Howell: frequently asked questions
Single Tooth Implant Howell: how long does an implant last?
Do I need an implant for every missing tooth?
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Close the gap for good
Book an implant consultation online or call (732) 751-4028. We'll show you your options on a 3D scan and give you a written estimate.