Single Tooth Replacement
Permanent Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
At The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego, we will help determine the right type dental implant for your restorative needs. Single dental implants are popular because they offer a long-term restoration solution for patients who are missing a single tooth or a few teeth. You can have a dental implant placed anywhere a tooth is missing in your mouth. Dental implants are so versatile, they can replace any tooth, including front teeth and molars.
If you’re missing several teeth beside one another in the dental arch, a bridge may be the right choice to restore your smile. Traditional bridges sit on top of the bony ridge in the mouth, providing no stimulation to the jaw bone underneath. A single tooth replacement bridge is a prosthesis that relies on adjacent teeth for support. Traditional bridges can be removable or fixed, and while they may cosmetically make your smile complete, they do not prevent bone loss. Implant-supported restoration, however, is the healthiest way to replace a missing tooth because a dental implant replaces all parts of a natural tooth—the post acts as the tooth’s root and the crown replicates the strength and appearance of a natural tooth’s crown.
Immediate Dental Implants
Adult teeth are meant to last forever, but orthodontic needs, severe decay and infection, or facial trauma may require a tooth to be extracted. If you need to have a tooth removed, our board-certified oral surgeons can place a dental implant post on the same day. This is called immediate or same-day dental implants, and this treatment reduces the total numbers of appointments needed to restore the missing tooth.
The benefits of replacing a tooth immediately include preventing the jaw bone from weakening, keeping nearby teeth in their proper position, and cosmetically restoring your smile instantly. If you do not replace an adult tooth, the jaw bone will deteriorate over time and can lead to facial sagging or dental misalignment. For patients with a weakened jaw, a bone graft can be placed into the empty socket to help regrow the bone.
Can I Get a Dental Implant Years After an Extraction?
You can receive a dental implant at any age, regardless of how many years have passed since the adult tooth fell out or was extracted. There must be enough jaw bone to support the implant. If you had a tooth extracted long ago, the jaw bone has likely weakened in the area of the missing tooth. Thanks to bone grafting, we can place a bone graft into the missing tooth area. The graft serves as a framework for new bone to grow around, creating a stable foundation for a dental implant.
There is no age limit for dental implants. If you are in need of a missing tooth and have adequate jaw bone to support it, you are an ideal candidate for a dental implant. You deserve to feel confident about your oral health, and if you or your family are missing any teeth, we encourage you to contact the oral surgeons in San Diego who specialize in implant dentistry. Dr. Koshgerian and Dr. Shelton will design a custom treatment plan for every patient and help you achieve a healthier smile that you can be proud of.
Find Us in San Diego
We have an office in Coastal San Diego near Pacific Beach and another office in East San Diego near La Mesa, CA. Both of our offices proudly serve the San Diego community and these surrounding areas:
Coastal Office
3737 Moraga Ave, Ste B-216
San Diego, CA 92117
- Oceanside, CA
- Carlsbad, CA
- Escondido, CA
- Encinitas, CA
- Solana Beach, CA
- Del Mar, CA
- Poway, CA
- National City, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
East Office
6386 Alvarado Ct, Ste 110
San Diego, CA 92120
- La Mesa, CA
- El Cajon, CA
- Santee, CA
- National City, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
Types of Anesthesia
The right anesthesia will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your level of anxiety.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Single Tooth Replacement in San Diego, CA and other procedures.
"My name is Allan, and I am from Lemon Grove, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth taken out. My overall experience has been awesome. Starting with the staff and the doctors, they care about you, and they really want to make your experience well. The practice was clean, very inviting, and friendly. The doctors here were very thorough and explained everything to me and put my mind at ease. After the procedure, I’m feeling great. The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego sets the bar on their friendliness and professionalism in the industry."
"My name is Igor from La Jolla, and I had a biopsy with Dr. Koshgerian. I think the office is great. From the minute I walked in the door to the minute I left, I just felt a sense of courtesy and efficiency. Dr. Koshgerian is, first, extremely competent. The way he performed the procedure and instructions and things that I got and so forth were excellent. He has a team that respects him and works together with him. And then, as a person, he's just a very nice person and very reassuring, very friendly. The procedure went very well. I had a great experience. For my friends and family in La Jolla and San Diego, I highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I'm Andrea and I'm from El Cajon. We came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have my daughter's wisdom teeth extracted. When we walked into the office, the first thing I noticed was how friendly everybody was. They made us feel safe. These doctors are our experts—very gentle, humorous. The procedure was great. The recovery was so much easier than I thought it would be, but the more important thing is the contact that this staff made with us to make sure she was okay. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to anyone."
"Hello, my name is Angel and I’m from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. My overall experience here was awesome. When I came in for this procedure, I was a little bit nervous, but the doctor makes you feel very comfortable instantly. The doctors and staff do a very good job at letting you know exactly what’s going to happen. The procedure went very well. I feel awesome and very comfortable now that the procedure is done. I’m so glad I got my wisdom teeth removed here. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to anybody."
"Hi, I'm Asante and I'm from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first came here, I had felt very welcomed. I love the decor of the office and the staff was very friendly and made me feel super comfortable. The doctors here are very welcoming, awesome, and amazing at their job. It feels great. I mean, your teeth are such an important aspect of your face, and if you have a beautiful smile, you're beautiful automatically. My experience here was wonderful. I would totally come back for any surgery. I would recommend this practice because I felt very safe, and they made wisdom teeth removal a fun process."
"Hello, my name is Ashlynn, I’m from Clairemont, San Diego, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. This practice has a lot of great people, super nice. Everyone made me feel comfortable, and they’re very reassuring. The doctors here are very caring. I do remember getting videos before the procedure about what to expect. Receiving those messages from the practice really improved my experience. I feel one hundred percent better after this procedure and to any of my friends that need their wisdom teeth removed, I would absolutely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I’m Aurora from Santee, California, and I had my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Koshgerian. The office here, they’re very nice. I really like it here. The staff here, they’re very friendly. Made me feel extremely comfortable right off the bat, and very helpful too. Dr. Koshgerian—he’s very nice. It’s easy to talk with him. I could be, like, comfortable around him. The surgery went well. It was really fast. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Dr. Koshgerian."
"Hi, I'm Belinda from Spring Valley. I came to the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialist of San Diego for an extraction and an implant. When I walked through that door, it's upbeat, there's music playing in the background, people are smiling. Dr. Shelton is one of the most wonderful doctors I have ever met in my life. The quality of life has definitely improved. It turned into the most wonderful experience I ever had. I would recommend the singing surgeon, Dr. Shelton, to everybody and anybody. Dr. Shelton, he's fantastic."
"Hi, my name is Andrea. I’m from La Mesa. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for help reinforcing my dental implant. My experience here was great. I met with the doctor so that we could talk about everything that was going to happen. That definitely helped with alleviating the fear that I did have. My procedure went really well and I’m feeling really good. Everything’s healed very well. I’m already recommending The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego. Out of five stars, I’m giving them ten!"
How Can We Help?
If you have questions, would like to learn more about a procedure, or wish to schedule an appointment, give us a call. Our board-certified surgeons and attentive team are here to help.