Replace one missing tooth with an implant and crown that blends in so well you'll forget which one it is.
A single-tooth implant replaces both the root (a titanium post) and the crown of a missing tooth. Unlike a bridge, it doesn't touch the healthy teeth next door, and it stops the bone loss that follows a missing tooth. Placed and restored by Dr. Tan Khuu in Garden Grove.
For a front tooth, Dr. Khuu strives to send you home with a temporary tooth during the healing months whenever possible — so you're rarely left with a visible gap. In some cases the implant is best protected and allowed to heal beneath the gum (often when bone grafting is needed), and a temporary isn't advisable; he'll tell you which applies to your case at the consultation. Placing an anterior temporary involves some added lab and chair time, which is reflected in your plan.
An implant doesn't grind down the neighboring teeth, preserves bone, and typically outlasts a bridge — but a bridge can be faster and initially cheaper. See our bridges vs. implants comparison, or ask at your consultation.
The crown is custom-shaded and shaped by the lab to blend with your natural teeth.
Sooner is easier — bone shrinks after a tooth is lost. But even long-gone teeth can usually be replaced with grafting first if needed.
Your $100 consultation with a 3D scan gets you a real answer and an honest, all-in quote — and the $100 goes toward your treatment.