Single tooth implant in Sandton
Replacing one tooth with one implant and one crown. Here is how the stages run and how people working in the Sandton CBD can plan around them.
One tooth, several visits
Even a single implant usually takes several appointments: the assessment and scan, perhaps removing the tooth, placing the implant, a review or two while it heals, and then the visits to take a scan or impression and fit the crown. The healing period between placement and the crown is commonly a matter of months.
For people who work in the CBD, the short visits can often be fitted into a lunch hour at a nearby practice. The placement appointment is longer, and you may prefer to take the rest of that day off.
The gap while it heals
If the missing tooth shows when you smile or speak, ask what you will wear in the meantime. Options include a small removable tooth, a temporary tooth bonded to the neighbours, or in some cases a temporary crown on the implant itself. Which is possible depends on the case and is decided by the treating dentist.
For a back tooth that does not show, some people go without a temporary. Ask whether that affects chewing or the neighbouring teeth during healing.
Costs to expect on the plan
- Assessment and imaging.
- Extraction, if the tooth is still present.
- Grafting, if the bone at the site needs it.
- The implant and abutment.
- The temporary tooth.
- The final crown and its laboratory work.
See the general single tooth implant page and the Sandton area page.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a single implant take from start to finish?
Often several months, mostly healing time. Grafting or an extraction can add more. The treating dentist can give a timeline for your case.
Can I go back to work the same day?
It depends on the procedure and on whether sedation is used. Ask the practice what to expect for your appointment.
Do you recommend a Sandton practice for single implants?
No. We do not recommend, rank or book practitioners.