Implant Dentistry
Single tooth dental implants in Markham
The established first choice for replacing a single missing tooth: natural appearance, natural function, no damage to the teeth beside it, and an expected lifespan measured in decades.
Why an implant for one tooth
Natural Appearance & Function
The crown is matched to the shade, shape, and translucency of your own teeth. You chew on it normally and clean it normally.
No Damage to Adjacent Teeth
Unlike a bridge, nothing is done to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. They stay exactly as they are.
25+ Year Lifespan
Well-maintained single implants routinely last twenty-five years and beyond. The post itself is designed to be permanent.
Bone Preservation
The implant loads the jawbone the way a natural root does, preventing the resorption that follows tooth loss.
The implant process
Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment including CBCT imaging to evaluate your bone structure, nerve position, and the space available.
Surgery
Computer-guided placement to micron-level precision, transferring the digital plan to your mouth exactly. Average placement time is around forty-five minutes.
Osseointegration
Over three to six months the implant fuses with your jawbone. This is biology, not waiting for convenience — it is what makes the result permanent.
Crown Fabrication
A custom restoration designed and milled in our in-house lab using CAD/CAM technology, matched to the shade and contour of your natural teeth.
Delivery
The final restoration is fitted and adjusted until it functions like a natural tooth — because functionally, that is what it now is.
How it compares with a bridge
A traditional bridge is quicker and cheaper at the outset. It also requires cutting down two healthy teeth, does nothing to preserve the bone beneath the gap, and typically needs replacing after ten to fifteen years.
Over a twenty-five year horizon, the implant is usually both the more conservative and the more economical choice. We will show you the comparison honestly for your specific case — including the situations where a bridge genuinely is the better answer.
Ready to explore dental implants?
Book a consultation, call (905) 479-7777, or request an appointment online.