Restore Your Smile with Single Tooth Implants

Replace Missing Teeth with Single Tooth Implants in Lacey, WA

Why Choose a Single Tooth Implant?

Losing a single tooth can impact your chewing, speech, and smile confidence. A single tooth implant replaces it without affecting adjacent teeth, unlike a bridge. It’s the gold-standard solution: strong, natural in appearance, and long-lasting.
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At Lacey Smiles, we specialize in customizing single-tooth implants that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Dr. John Hodges brings surgical and restorative synergy to every implant case. Need to replace multiple teeth? Learn more about implant dentures.

Our Single Implant Process

Initial Evaluation & Imaging

We evaluate surrounding bone, gums, and adjacent teeth. A CBCT scan helps us plan placement depth, angulation, and prosthetic design.

Tooth Extraction (if needed)

If the natural tooth is still present, gentle extraction is performed, preserving bone and soft tissue when possible (socket preservation).

Implant Placement

A titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone. Sometimes, a healing abutment is placed immediately.

Healing Period (Osseointegration)

Over 3–4 months, the implant fuses to bone. During this time, you’ll follow precise care instructions.

Restorative Phase

After integration, we place the abutment and custom crown. The crown is designed to match neighboring teeth in shape, color, and alignment.

Advantages of Single Tooth Implants

• Conserves adjacent healthy teeth (no drilling)
• Maintains bone and jaw structure
• Looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth
• Durable — many last decades with proper care
• Easier to clean than dental bridges

Am I a Good Candidate?

Single tooth implants may be ideal when:

• You have one or a few missing teeth
• You have good bone or are willing to have a graft
• Your gums are healthy
• You have good general health (or controlled conditions)
• You commit to excellent oral hygiene

If bone is insufficient or the site is complex, Dr. Hodges and our team will present grafting, sinus augmentation, or alternative restorative options. Do you want to learn more? See answers to common implant care and healing questions.

Dr. John Hodges: Precision & Aesthetic Focus

Dr. Hodges brings refined surgical technique and artistic restorative insight to every implant case. His commitment to aesthetics ensures that your crown not only functions well but looks natural and seamless.

Single Implant FAQs

Ready for a Natural Replacement?

A missing tooth doesn’t have to mean a compromised smile. Contact Lacey Smiles today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hodges. Let us help you restore your smile naturally, one tooth at a time.