If you’re missing a tooth, you may be self-conscious about the gap in your smile. But more than that, missing a tooth can affect your ability to chew and talk, and can also impact the health of the adjacent teeth. A single dental implant is a safe, permanent way to restore your missing tooth with a prosthetic tooth that looks, feels, and behaves just like your natural tooth.
How a single implant works.
1 Titanium implant
This titanium post is a strong, non-toxic metal that acts just like a natural tooth’s root in the jawbone.
2 Abutment
The abutment permanently attaches to the implant and provides support for a dental crown.
3 Crown
An artificial tooth (crown), custom-molded to match your natural teeth, is permanently fitted to the abutment.
The steps in a single tooth implant procedure.
Your single dental implant treatment is an in-office procedure that’s conducted in several stages—not all of which will apply to all people. Adequate time between stages is important—you may get teeth in a day, but the final restoration may involve several months of healing.
Consultation
This is your chance to ask any questions you might have, and Dr. Berzin’s opportunity to learn more about your needs and make an informed recommendation for treatment.
Preparation
For those who need it, we’ll remove the damaged or unhealthy tooth and/or perform a grafting procedure to create a more suitable implant site. We offer PRF Treatment which can aid in healing.
Placement of the dental implant
After using our Cone Beam CT scanner to find exactly the right spot in your jaw, we place the implant in a simple surgical procedure. Sedation dentistry options are available.
Placement of abutment
After the bone has grown and healed around the implant, we can then attach the abutment to the titanium implant post.
Placement of artificial tooth
We design and create a dental crown that’s molded to match your natural teeth, and permanently attach it to the abutment. Your new implant is now complete!
If you’re missing multiple teeth, check out the implant-supported dentures or fixed implant dentures pages.
The health and lifestyle benefits of your new single implant.
A natural-looking front tooth.
Single implants are a good way to replace a missing front tooth. Your crown is custom-made and colour-matched to your surrounding teeth, so it's designed to blend in with your smile.
Less damage to surrounding teeth.
Dental bridges are an alternative to a single tooth implant which require you to anchor the replacement tooth to the surrounding teeth. By contrast an implant allows the tooth to be replaced individually, without relying on the surrounding teeth for support.
Often placed the same day as your extraction.
If your tooth needs to come out, the implant can often be placed in the same appointment, saving you an extra surgery and healing period.
Prevent bone loss.
When a tooth is missing, the surrounding bone gets weak and loses mass. An implant stimulates the bone to keep it strong.
It’s cost-effective.
Though a bigger investment upfront, in the long-term implants may cost less than bridges that need to be replaced every 5-15 years
It’s easy to care for.
Treat your implants similarly to your natural teeth when brushing and flossing. No special equipment necessary.
Dr. Berzin is an easy choice if you need single implants.
Dr. Berzin could be one of the most experienced, educated, and celebrated implant doctors in Toronto. With more than twenty years of implant experience, an always-growing list of industry accolades and awards, and an approach that puts patients at ease, he and his staff are well-respected in the field of implant dentistry. Getting implants is a big decision. With Dr. Berzin, your due diligence is rewarded.
Medical Information Reviewed by Dr. Lion Berzin, October 2026
