What is a single tooth implant?
A single dental implant is the best way to replace one missing tooth. It fills the gap with a permanent, natural-looking tooth without touching the healthy teeth on either side. At Bayview Dental in Claremont, a single tooth implant restores your smile and your bite as if the tooth had never been lost. A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with three parts: a titanium implant that acts as the root, an abutment, and a custom crown on top. Unlike a bridge, it stands on its own and does not rely on grinding down the neighbouring teeth for support.
Why choose an implant over a bridge?
For most people replacing one tooth, an implant is the healthier long-term choice.
- It protects your other teeth: a bridge requires filing down the two adjacent healthy teeth; an implant leaves them untouched.
- It preserves bone: the implant stimulates the jawbone like a natural root, preventing the bone shrinkage that happens under a bridge or gap.
- It lasts longer: implants routinely last decades, while bridges often need replacing within 10 to 15 years.
- It is easier to clean: you brush and floss around an implant like a normal tooth.
How much does a single tooth implant cost in Perth?
A single tooth implant with a crown at Bayview Dental starts from $4,000. This typically includes the implant, the abutment and the custom crown. If you need a bone graft or extraction first, that is quoted separately and clearly. You receive a fixed written quote with no surprises.
Interest-free payment plans are available. See our dental implant cost page for the full breakdown and finance options.
How long does a single implant take?
From placement to final crown, a single tooth implant usually takes three to six months, most of it healing time at home. In selected cases where the bone is strong, a same-day temporary tooth is possible.
The single implant procedure
Assessment and 3D scan
Placing the implant
Healing
Fitting the crown
Single tooth implant FAQs
How much is one dental implant in Perth?
A single tooth implant with a crown at Bayview Dental starts from $4,000, typically covering the implant, abutment and crown. Extras such as bone grafting are quoted separately.
Is a single implant better than a bridge?
For most people, yes. An implant does not require cutting down the healthy teeth beside the gap, it preserves the jawbone, and it usually lasts far longer than a bridge.
Does getting a single implant hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic and most patients find it comparable to, or easier than, a tooth extraction. Any soreness afterwards settles within a few days with ordinary pain relief.
What if I have been missing the tooth for a long time?
That is very common. If the bone has shrunk, a small bone graft can rebuild the area so the implant can be placed securely. Your 3D scan tells us whether this is needed.
How long will a single implant last?
The implant is designed to last a lifetime with success rates above 95 percent, while the crown may need replacing after 10 to 15 years of normal use.
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