Single tooth implant in Bedfordview
How a single implant replaces one missing tooth, and how to plan the visits if you live in Bedfordview, Edenvale, Germiston or Bruma.
Counting the visits
A typical single implant involves an assessment, the placement, at least one review while it heals, and two or more visits for the crown. If a tooth has to come out first, or bone has to be added, there are more. For people travelling in from Edenvale or Germiston, it helps to see the full list of appointments before agreeing to a plan.
Ask which appointments are short checks and which are long, and whether any can be combined.
Temporary teeth and daily life
During healing, you may have a removable temporary tooth, a bonded temporary, or no temporary at all if the gap is at the back. Ask how the temporary affects eating, speaking and cleaning, how long you will wear it, and what happens if it breaks between visits.
Ask too who to contact if you have a concern after hours, and whether that means a trip back to Bedfordview or a phone call first.
Cost factors to check
- Whether the scan is done at the Bedfordview rooms or elsewhere.
- Extraction and grafting, if needed.
- The implant, the abutment and the crown.
- The temporary tooth and any repairs to it.
- Your medical aid's rules for each procedure code.
See the general single tooth implant page and the Bedfordview area page.
Frequently asked questions
How many appointments does a single implant need?
Usually several, over months. Extractions and grafting add more. Ask for a full list before you agree.
What if my temporary tooth breaks?
Ask the practice in advance what to do and whether repairs are included in the quote.
Do you recommend a Bedfordview practice?
No. We do not recommend, rank or book practitioners.